TEAM LEADER
Service: TEP
Location: Limerick
Duration: Full Time, Specific Purpose Contract
Hours: * hours per week
Published: *th January *
Application Closing Date: 5th February *
NOVAS is a not-for-profit organisation and Approved Housing Body. We
work with single adults, couples and families who are homeless or at
risk of being homeless. We provide a range of support services and
accommodation. We have over * staff, and more
than * services in Limerick, Dublin, Clare,
Kerry, Cork and Tipperary including residential homeless services,
social housing and community-based services for tenancy sustainment,
homelessness prevention, mental health and recovery.
NOVAS Temporary Emergency Provision (TEP) was opened on the **Apply on
the website**th of December *, in collaboration
with the Limerick Homeless Action Team, in response to the increasing
number of adults seeking homeless accommodation in Limerick city. The
service provides temporary accommodation for up to **Apply on the
website** adults, in two separate-site locations. Clients who present
to the service are often at risk of rough sleeping. It provides a
safe, warm and dry place for people to sleep on a nightly basis, while
longer term accommodation in secured.
NOVAS is a Trauma Informed practice organisation, and the principles
of collaboration, diversity, respect and trust are embedded in our way
of working together. Our services are provided through support of our
partners in local government through the Local Authorities, HSE, and
other donors and funders.
Desirable Skills and Knowledge (Please see Job Description for
complete Person Specification)
* Professional Qualification in Social Care, Youth and Community
Work or related Social Science discipline, minimum level 7.
* Experience in working with people who are homeless or other social
care groups.
* Administration skills for record keeping and report writing and
computer literacy.
* Ability to provide services that foster and enhance the dignity,
development and independence of the individual.
* Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people.
* Understanding of the needs of vulnerable people who are homeless,
with focus on the specific needs of women.
* Knowledge of and a commitment to equal opportunities.
* Garda Vetting will be sought for this role
We offer a competitive benefit package including **Apply on the
website** days annual leave pro rata, access to further education
supports and contributory pension.
If you would like to work for, an application form and job description
can be found on the careers section of our website
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
