Project Worker - Cloverhill PVC (Specific Purpose Part Time)
Location: Cloverhill, Clondalkin
Salary range: €12,012 per annum; paid monthly
Experience: Leaving Certificate or equivalent education
Closing date: Fri, 01 May 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 Project Worker (Specific Purpose Part Time; 15 hours per week [Monday, Thursday, and Saturday]) to join our Children & Family Services in Dublin PVC - Cloverhill, Clondalkin. The post holder will have responsibility for working as part of the Project Worker team in providing a safe, pleasant, caring and non-judgemental environment to those visiting family in Cloverhill and Wheatfield Prison Visitor Centres. This role is key to the provision of a meaningful service to those visiting the prison complex. 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
• Educated to Leaving Certificate or equivalent is essential.
• FETAC Level 5 Qualification in Childcare is preferable.
Experience
• A minimum of 1 years’ experience required working in front line services.
• Experience of working in the community/voluntary sector is preferable.
• Experience of working in a caring and non-judgemental role is essential.
Knowledge
• Knowledge of the Society and of its mission and values.
• Knowledge of needs and issues of the poor and disadvantaged.
Skills
• Ability to build rapport with both children and adults.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving skills in interpersonal situations both internally and external to the organisation.
• The ability to deal with people in a caring compassionate and pro-active manner.
• Friendly, outgoing and sociable person with the ability to empathise with others.
• Excellent team work skills with the ability to work on own initiative.
• Excellent listening, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer literate
Full job description for this role and list of associated benefits can be found here: Project Worker - Job Desctiption 04.2026 Cloverhill.pdf
If 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 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
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