Night Support Worker x3
Service: Rathmines
Location: Dublin
Duration: Indefinite Duration
Hours: 20 hours per week
Post Reference No: HR261006
Published: 9th October 2026
Application Closing Date: 1st November 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 Night Support Worker is vital to the successful delivery of quality services in NOVAS for our clients. The Night Support Worker will support the clients of NOVAS Rathmines STA.
The Night Support Worker will report to the Service Manager and will be a member of and work collaboratively with the NOVAS Rathmines STA team, wider NOVAS organisation other external service providers, local authority and HSE teams in the region.
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 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.
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
