Support Worker
Service: Prospect House
Location: Nenagh
Duration: Indefinite Duration
Hours: 20 hours per week
Post Reference No: HR260707
Published: 13th July 2026
Application Closing Date: 4th August 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 role of Support Worker is vital to the successful delivery of quality services in NOVAS for our clients. The Support Worker will support the clients of NOVAS Prospect House Service, Nenagh.
The Support Worker will report to the Service Manager and will be a member of and work collaboratively with the NOVAS Nenagh team, wider NOVAS organisation other external service providers, local authority and HSE teams in the region.
The Support Worker is responsible for participating in the duties of the service team to deliver a safe and effective service and responding to requests and concerns of clients of the service. This includes meeting client’s needs in terms of food, hygiene and wellbeing as well as collaborating with Project Workers and Managers to assist with actions in Clients Care Plans where appropriate.
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 Health Care or related allied health professions, minimum level 5 (full major award).
- Experience in working with people who are vulnerable or marginalised.
- 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.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people.
- Experience working on own initiative, lone working, managing one’s own caseload and time management.
- Full drivers’ licence and use of own car.
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
