Service: Ennis Family HUB
Location: Ennis, Co. Clare
Duration: Indefinite Duration
Post Reference No: HR260109
Published: 16th January 2026
Application Closing Date: 31st December 2026
Interviews taking place: Every month
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.
NOVAS’ Ennis Family Hub provides supported temporary accommodation for five families who are experiencing homelessness. With a large garden and living spaces, specially designed with children in mind, families can live here for up to six months. Staff provide support to families including accessing ancillary services, life-skills, advocacy and resettlement. As well as supporting families living in the hub, staff provide outreach and resettlement support to formerly homeless families, living in the community
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 5 Professional Qualification or higher (National Framework of Qualifications) in Social Care or another allied health profession.
- 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
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
