Night Worker
Service: STA Limerick McGarry & TEP
Location: Limerick
Duration: Fixed Term (until 31st December 2027)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Post Reference No: HR261007
Published: 12th October 2026
Application Closing Date: 26th October 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 STA Night Worker will report directly to the Service Manager, will be a member of, and work collaboratively with the McGarry House staff team, wider NOVAS services, external service providers and local authorities in the region. The STA Night Worker is responsible for waking night cover, supporting clients, monitoring client wellbeing, liaising with client key workers, responding and managing any incidents that arise. The STA Night Worker will ensure the safe and effective running of the service including keeping all aspects of health and safety, the hygiene and physical environment to a high standard at all times.
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
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
