Shop Manager - Newcastle NI (Permanent Full Time) Location: Newcastle, Co. Down Salary range: £27,027 per annmum, paid monthly Experience: 3 Years in customer facing retail environment Closing date: Fri, 20 Feb 2026 Description: SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of volunteers and staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration, and other specialist areas. The Role: We are currently looking to recruit a creative, self-motivated Shop Manager who is passionate about customer service and being part of an organisation that makes a difference in the local community. Our stores have a huge range of stock on display which can include furniture, clothing and bric-a-brac which will bring variety in each sale. The ideal candidate will have solid retail experience and a proven track record in achieving targets by setting high standards. This is a permanent full time contract (37.5 hours per week) and will be joinin g our Retail Division in Vincent's Newcastle, Co. Down. This is a great opportunity to join one of Ireland's largest voluntary organisations and make a difference in your community Candidate Requirements: Education Minimum Leaving Certificate or A Levels education Experience At least 3 years in a customer facing retail environment Experience of managing / working with a diverse team of people Experience of independent working and also working as part of a team Experience of providing and analyzing sales reports Skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, in individual and group situations An ability to establish and foster excellent working relationships with many different people across different functions and locations Excellent organization skills Competent in IT packages - Excel, Word, EPOS, Microsoft 365 A positive outlook with resilience and persistence in the face of barriers and setbacks An ability to display empathy, patience and a well-developed sense of humor Knowledge Commercially aware Full job description for this role and list of associated benefits can be found here: Shop Manager - Job Description 01.2026 I f you meet these requirements and have the desire to join one of Ireland's best known, trusted, and respected not-for-profit organisations please click 'Apply for this job'. PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in being considered for this position, please apply as soon as possible as the role may be closed in advance of the date shown above due to high volume of applications. SVP is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Property Officer - Dublin (Permanent Full Time) Location: Sean MacDermot Street, Dublin 1 Salary range:€48,500 per annum; paid monthly Experience: Building Surveying, Engineering or Architecture qualification Degree. Closing date: Mon, 16 Feb 2026 Description: SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of volunteers and staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration, and other specialist areas. The Role: We are currently looking to recruit a Property Officer (permanent Full Time) to join our East Regional team in SVP House, Dublin 1. The post holder will have responsibility for ensuring that all properties owned or operated by the East Region are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose for volunteers, staff, visitors and the public. Working in support of the Property Services Manager, the post holder liaises with external contractors, contributes to the planning and delivery of renovations and fit-outs, and supports the ongoing maintenance of facilities, including health and safety, fire safety, security and regulatory compliance. The role also involves managing key lease obligations such as renewals, rent reviews and break clauses, conducting property inspections and condition surveys, and assisting in ensuring that all properties are appropriately insured in the best interests of the Society. This is a great opportunity to join one of Ireland's largest voluntary organisations and make a difference in your community. Qualifications Building Surveying, Engineering or Architecture qualification Degree. Minimum two years post qualification experience. Experience At least 5 years' experience in a similar role (with extensive knowledge of conservation or fitout works). Knowledge Knowledge of the Society and of its mission and values. Knowledge of needs and issues of the poor and disadvantaged. Practical understanding of commercial property and lease agreements. Skills Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills. Ability to build working relationships with both fellow team members and external stakeholders. Strong written communication and report writing skills with good attention to detail. Excellent written and spoken proficiency in English to produce reports and respond to external stakeholder requests. Self-motivated with good organisational, communication and report writing skills. Must hold clean full driving licence. Strategic approach to problem solving. Ambitious, motivated, able to work unsupervised and can operate within a close-knit team. Full job description for this role and list of associated benefits can be found here: Property Officer - Job Desctiption 01.2026 I f you meet these requirements and have the desire to join one of Ireland's best known, trusted, and respected not-for-profit organisations please click 'Apply for this job'. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references. Canvassing will not be accepted and may lead to disqualification. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted. PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in being considered for thisposition, please apply as soon as possible as the role may be closed in advance of the date shown above due to high volume of applications. SVP is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Early Years Educator - Ozanam House Dublin (Permanent Full Time) Location: Ozanam House, Mountjoy Square Salary range:€35,109.25 per annum Experience: QQI Level 7 or higher qualification in Early Childhood Care and Education Closing date: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 Description: SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of volunteers and staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration, and other specialist areas. The Role: We are currently looking to recruit a permanent full-time Early Years Educator to join our Children & Family team in Ozanam House, Mountjoy Square, Dublin. The post holder will have responsibility for leading daily activities for pre-school and after-school children, supporting their wellbeing, learning, and development in line with Aistear and Siolta. The role involves planning and delivering creative programmes, building strong relationships with parents and families, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring a safe, caring environment that promotes each child's holistic growth while working collaboratively as part of a dedicated team. This is a great opportunity to join one of Ireland's largest voluntary organisations and make a difference in your community. Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required Qualifications QQI Level 7 or higher in Early Childhood Care Experience At least 2 years of professional experience of working directly with pre-school children in an early years setting Good knowledge of underlying principles in early years education including Aistear and Siolta Experience of working with this age group in a similar setting Experience of working in the community or voluntary sector is an advantage Experience of working with volunteers and students is an advantage Knowledge and Skills Candidates must also have lots of initiative, enthusiasm and an interest in supporting and empowering young children and their families. Being able to demonstrate excellent organisational, communication, interpersonal and listening skills Good ability to work on his/her own initiative Enjoy being part of progressive and energetic team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate empathy for young children and their families The person must also demonstrate the following personal attributes: Be honest and trustworthy Be respectful Be flexible Demonstrate sound work ethics Confidentiality Other Full job description for this role and list of associated benefits can be found here: Early Years Educator - Job Description 12.2025.pdf I f you meet these requirements and have the desire to join one of Ireland's best known, trusted, and respected not-for-profit organisations please click 'Apply for this job'. Appointment is subject to Garda Vetting and satisfactory references. Canvassing will not be accepted and may lead to disqualification. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted. PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in being considered for thisposition, please apply as soon as possible as the role may be closed in advance of the date shown above due to high volume of applications. SVP is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Childcare Worker - Waterford (Permanent Full Time) Location: St Jospeh's, Waterford Salary range:€29,581.50 per annum; paid monthly Experience: FETAC Level 5 in Childcare or Early Years Educator is essential Closing date: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 Description: SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of volunteers and staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration, and other specialist areas. The Role: We are currently looking to recruit a Childcare Worker to join our Children & Family team in St Joseph's Childcare Centre, Waterford. T he post holder will have responsibility for providing high-quality early childhood care and education while ensuring a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for all children. Working closely with Senior Childcare Workers, Managers, and other team members, the Childcare Worker plays a key role in supporting individual children and promoting their overall well-being. The role involves assisting in the planning and implementation of age-appropriate, stimulating activities that foster each child's natural development, in line with Siolta, the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education, and Aistear, the National Curriculum Framework. All duties are carried out in accordance with the policies and procedures of St. Joseph's Childcare Centre and relevant regulatory standards to ensure the highest level of care and safety. This is a great opportunity to join one of Ireland's largest voluntary organisations and make a difference in your community. Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required Qualifications Minimum FETAC Level 5 in Childcare or Early Years Educator is essential. FETAC Level 6 in Childcare or Early Years Educator would be an advantage. Experience 1 year of experience in relevant childcare role is essential. Knowledge Knowledge of the Society and of its mission and values. Knowledge of needs and issues of the poor and disadvantaged. Knowledge of Aisteoir, Siolta, Better Start programmes and AIM. Good knowledge of underlying principles in early years education/afterschool Skills Be a strong team player who enjoys being around children. Ability to use initiative. Display enthusiasm and an interest in supporting and empowering young children and their families Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrate excellent listening and supportive skills. Be patient with a well-developed sense of humour. Have a child centred approach to activities, being imaginative and creative in delivering activities. Full job description for this role and list of associated benefits can be found here: Childcare Worker - Job Description 01.2026 St Josephs Full I f you meet these requirements and have the desire to join one of Ireland's best known, trusted, and respected not-for-profit organisations please click 'Apply for this job'. Appointment is subject to Garda Vetting and satisfactory references. Canvassing will not be accepted and may lead to disqualification. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted. PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in being considered for thisposition, please apply as soon as possible as the role may be closed in advance of the date shown above due to high volume of applications. SVP is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Childcare Worker - Waterford (Specific Purpose Full Time) Location: St Jospeh's, Waterford Salary range:€29,581.50 per annum; paid monthly Experience: FETAC Level 5 in Childcare or Early Years Educator is essential Closing date: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 Description: SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of volunteers and staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration, and other specialist areas. The Role: We are currently looking to recruit a Childcare Worker (Specific Purpose contact, 37.5 hours per week 5 over 6 days ) to join our Children & Family team in St Joseph's Childcare Centre, Waterford. T he post holder will have responsibility for providing high-quality early childhood care and education while ensuring a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for all children. Working closely with Senior Childcare Workers, Managers, and other team members, the Childcare Worker plays a key role in supporting individual children and promoting their overall well-being. The role involves assisting in the planning and implementation of age-appropriate, stimulating activities that foster each child's natural development, in line with Siolta, the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education, and Aistear, the National Curriculum Framework. All duties are carried out in accordance with the policies and procedures of St. Joseph's Childcare Centre and relevant regulatory standards to ensure the highest level of care and safety. This is a great opportunity to join one of Ireland's largest voluntary organisations and make a difference in your community. Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required Qualifications Minimum FETAC Level 5 in Childcare or Early Years Educator is essential. FETAC Level 6 in Childcare or Early Years Educator would be an advantage. Experience 1 year of experience in relevant childcare role is essential. Knowledge Knowledge of the Society and of its mission and values. Knowledge of needs and issues of the poor and disadvantaged. Knowledge of Aisteoir, Siolta, Better Start programmes and AIM. Good knowledge of underlying principles in early years education/afterschool Skills Be a strong team player who enjoys being around children. Ability to use initiative. Display enthusiasm and an interest in supporting and empowering young children and their families Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrate excellent listening and supportive skills. Be patient with a well-developed sense of humour. Have a child centred approach to activities, being imaginative and creative in delivering activities. Full job description for this role and list of associated benefits can be found here: Childcare Worker - Job Description 01.2026 St Josephs SPC Full I f you meet these requirements and have the desire to join one of Ireland's best known, trusted, and respected not-for-profit organisations please click 'Apply for this job'. Appointment is subject to Garda Vetting and satisfactory references. Canvassing will not be accepted and may lead to disqualification. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted. PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in being considered for thisposition, please apply as soon as possible as the role may be closed in advance of the date shown above due to high volume of applications. SVP is an Equal Opportunities Employer
