The ideal candidate will have:
Third level qualification – minimum Degree at Level 7 on NFQ – in Social Care or related discipline – see job description for details of acceptable related disciplines
One year’s experience working with homeless people / homeless families or other vulnerable groups
Availability to work varying shifts including early, late and waking night shifts
An understanding of the nature of homelessness and the needs of people experiencing homelessness
An ability to work in a service where clients have multiple complex needs
A good understanding of the harm reduction model
A good working knowledge of relevant local services and the welfare benefits system
Good written and oral communication skills
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
Good conflict resolution skills
A commitment to preventing and managing challenging behaviour
A commitment to working from a trauma-informed perspective
Competent IT Skills
An openness to change
Essentials – Full clean driving license
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information. Closing Date for receipt of completed application forms is 30th March 2022.

Benefits:
Access to supports such as Support and Supervision, external supervision if required and Psychological First Aid. Staff receive a wide variety of on-the-job training, with core training including First Aid, Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, MAPA (Management of Actual and Potential Aggression), Overdose Response and Naloxone Administration. They gain a wide range of experience on the front-line- this can act as a springboard for other career opportunities within Novas.

For further information please visit http://www.novas.ie/work-with-us/. Please complete the application form and return it to recruitment@novas.ie Novas is committed to ensuring that children, young people and vulnerable adults are kept safe from harm. As a consequently, Garda Vetting will be carried out for all Novas staff. Garda Vetting is part of the Novas recruitment and selection process and a pre-employment requirement. Please note that Novas intend to form a panel of successful applicants from which to fill future vacancies.