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Social Care Worker

NOVAS • Full-time • Tallaght, County Dublin, Ireland • €38.86k - €46.00k / year • 3w ago

Service: Bellevue House

Location: Tallaght, Dublin 24

Duration: Indefinite Duration Contract

Hours: 40 hours per week

Post Reference No: HR250102

Published: 8th January 2026

Application Closing Date: 29th January 2026

Interviews taking place: 4th and 5th February 2026

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.

Bellevue House is a six-bed residential service for unaccompanied minors from outside the EU, seeking international protection, situated in South County Dublin. It is a long-

term children’s service, catering for minors between the ages of twelve and eighteen.

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 working with young people or 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.
Garda Vetting will be sought for this role.

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 https://novas.ie/careers-with-novas/. If you require any further information or wish to submit a completed application form, please email recruitment@novas.ie