The ideal candidate will have:
Third level qualification-minimum Level 7 preferably in social care or equivalent and capable of CORU registration.
Availability to work varying shifts including early, late, waking night shifts and sleepovers.
Demonstrate the ability to treat the client group in a non- judgmental way from a trauma informed perspective, which under pins Novas service delivery.
Understanding of a low threshold service and harm reduction model of working
Full driving licence and use of own vehicle
Ability to work on own initiative in a lone working scheme.
Please see attached Job Description and Peron Specification for more information

Closing Date for receipt of completed application forms is 30th January 2021
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 consequence, 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.

Benefits:
Novas full time staff receive 26 days annual leave,Availability to work varying shifts including early, late, waking night shifts and sleepovers.
Demonstrate the ability to treat the client group in a non- judgmental way from a trauma informed perspective, which under pins Novas service delivery.
Understanding of a low threshold service and harm reduction model of working
Full driving licence and use of own vehicle
Ability to work on own initiative in a lone working scheme.
Please see attached Job Description and Peron Specification for more information employer pension contribution after successful probation period, flexible work arrangements, 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.