Supervisor

Salary range: €17,765.28 per annum; paid monthly

Experience: A recognised qualification / experience in Social Care, Social Studies, Community Studies, Community Development, Nursing, or other relevant discipline is required with QQI L5 completed

Closing date: Mon, 03 Aug 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 Supervisor (Permanent Part Time; 18hours per week) to join our Children & Family team in Rathmullan Day Care Centre, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. The post holder will have responsibility for supervising the efficient operation of the Rathmullen Social Activity Daycare Centre, ensuring the delivery of engaging social activities, development of nutritious and appealing menus, provide supervision of scheme participants and volunteers, supervise food preparation as needed. To ensure compliance with health care regulations relevant to the service and in conjunction with the centre committee ensure general administration and financial reporting requirements are completed in line with internal process and procedure and relevant legislation and regulations. 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

Education:

• A recognized qualification in Social Care, Social Studies, Community Studies, Community Development, Nursing, Healthcare, Care of the elderly QQI Level 5 is desirable.

• Valid HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) certification. Or willingness to complete.

• First Aid Responder (FAR) certification.

• Manual Handling and Fire Safety training.

• Safeguarding training for Children and Vulnerable Adults

Experience

• At least 1 years’ experience working in a supervisory or managerial role.

• Experience in a community, social care, or healthcare setting would be an advantage.

• Experience of food preparation and menu planning.

• Experience in managing and organising activities and events.

• Administrative experience including budgeting, record-keeping, and report writing.

Knowledge

• Understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures for vulnerable adults.

• Knowledge of the Society and of its mission and values

• Awareness of risk assessment and health & safety protocol

Skills

• Be highly organised and time efficient individual

• Be a caring individual in terms of how they relate to the service user.

• Be an excellent communicator with highly developed listening, verbal skills and be computer literate.

• Have an ability to display empathy, patience and a well-developed sense of humour.