Job Title: Project Worker

Reporting to: Service Manager

Location: Thurles

Job Type: Full Time, 40 hours per week.

Annual Salary: €33,080 per annum and increasing on a 14 point scale.

NOVAS are seeking an experienced Project Worker to join their Thurles Project team. The Project Worker is responsible for supporting clients, sourcing appropriate housing options and ensuring effective day to day running of the project, all aspects of health and safety, hygiene and physical environment is kept to a high standard at times. The role is situated in the Mitchel Street project, with outreach as part of the role This role includes day and evening work (8-hour shifts), weekend work (8/15 hour shifts) and Sleepover shifts.

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 click apply to view the full 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

Recruitment for the Project Worker position is being managed by Purpose+Impact. We are committed to the principles of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from interested parties regardless of race, national origin, age, disability, relationship status, religion, expression or identity, and are happy to support accessibility needs in our recruitment process.

The deadline for applications is 12pm on Monday, 27th of October 2025

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