Supervisor - Rathmullan Day Care Centre (Permanent Part Time)
Location: Rathmullan, Co. Donegal
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: Sun, 28 Jun 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:
• Experience in Social Care, Social Studies, Community Studies, Community Development, Nursing, or other relevant discipline is required with QQI L5 completed
• 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.
Full job description for this role and list of associated benefits can be found here: Supervisor - Job Description 06.2026 Rathmullan.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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