Project Worker
Service: Prospect House
Location: Nenagh
Duration: Indefinite Duration Contract
Hours: 20 hours per week
Post Reference No: HR261012
Published: 19th October 2026
Application Closing Date: 8th 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 Project Worker is vital to the successful delivery of quality services in NOVAS for our clients. The Project Worker will support the clients of NOVAS Prospect House Service
The Project Worker will report to the Service Manager and will be a member of and work collaboratively with the NOVAS Prospect House service 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 7 Ordinary Degree or higher (National Framework of Qualifications) in Social Care or another allied health profession. Registration as a Social Care Worker with CORU will also be considered.
- 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
- 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