Service: Bella House
Location: Drumcondra, Dublin 3
Duration: Indefinite Duration Contract x1 and Specific Purpose contract x1
Hours: 40 hours per week
Post Reference No: HR251103
Published: 17th November 205
Application Closing Date: 30th November 2025
Interviews Date: 4th December 2025
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 300 staff, and more than 30 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.
Bella House is one of three dedicated female only NOVAS services in Dublin. The service is located in Drumcondra and provides 24/7 support and services to 23 women who are homeless. In total NOVAS support more than 60 women in dedicated STA services in the capital. The facility offers a range of rehabilitation and stabilisation interventions designed to engage to create sustainable pathways out of homelessness. The service operates a harm reduction policy. It does not put barriers in place for entry and accepts clients as they are.
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 or related allied health professions, minimum level 7 (full major award) or eligibility to register with CORU as a Social Care Worker.
- Experience in working with people who are homeless or with other social care groups.
- Ability to understand complex needs of vulnerable clients and provide services that foster dignity, respect and independence.
- Administration skills for record keeping and report writing and computer literacy.
- Have an understanding of care and case management protocols including care planning, needs assessment, risk management & assessment, incident management & prevention and key working.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people.
We offer a competitive benefit package including 26 days annual leave pro rata, access to further education supports and contributory pension.
If you would like to work for NOVAS, an application form and job description can be found on the careers section of our website www.novas.ie/work-for-us. If you require any further information or wish to submit a completed application form, please email recruitment@novas.ie
