Job Title: Resettlement Officer
Service: Bella House
Location: Dublin
Duration: Indefinite Duration contract
Hours: 40 hours per week
Post Reference No: HR260409
Published: 22nd April 2026
Application Closing Date: 10th May 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.
The Resettlement Officer will report directly to the Bella service managers, will be a member of, and work collaboratively with the Bella staff team and wider NOVAS services and local authorities in the region. The Resettlement Officer is responsible for sourcing appropriate housing options for NOVAS clients Bella service, supporting clients to move into and sustain their accommodation for a period of time. The Resettlement Officer will work with clients and their key workers to identify and develop independent living skills.
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.
- A strong knowledge of housing, welfare benefits, and community support services.
- 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 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
