Service: IFS Limerick
Location: Limerick City
Duration: Specific purpose contract covering maternity leave
Hours: 40 hours per week
Post Reference No: HR251006
Published: 25th November 2025
Application Closing Date: 29th 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.
The Intensive Family Support Service supports families that are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the areas of emergency accommodation provision and placement, prevention, resettlement and tenancy support. The Intensive Family Support Service supports with housing, social welfare entitlements, money management, substance use, health, life skills or any other supports which the family requires.
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)
- A minimum of Level 7 Ordinary Degree or higher (National Framework of Qualifications) in Social Care or another allied health profession. Registration as a Social Care Worker with CORU will also be considered.
- Experience of working with homeless people or similar
- Commitment to low threshold and harm reduction approaches
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to utilise IT systems effectively
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
