Why join the SVP team?
When you join the SVP team, you will be working for the most diverse charity in Ireland and be provided with a chance to really make a difference. We offer a rewarding career and varied environment which will enable you to fully apply your skills, knowledge and experience in a way that ensures you are contributing to addressing the needs that exist in Ireland.
We offer a range of employment prospects, working in Retail, Social Housing, Resource Centres, Child & Family services, Advocacy, Administration, and Management to name a few. Not only is there a wide array of job roles but there’s also variety within roles, there is always lots going on and plenty of opportunities to get involved in new things and develop new skills.
You will be working with a broad range of people from diverse backgrounds and with interesting life experiences, there will be opportunities to make friends and build strong relationships with co-workers, which can have a hugely positive influence on your career.
SVP takes seriously our duty of care. Safeguarding the people we support and our employees is of paramount importance.
Flexible Working
Careers in the modern world are evolving. We provide employees with an array of flexible working arrangements:
- Work from Home Arrangements
- Flexible working hours
(Not applicable to all roles)
Time Off
We provide enhanced annual leave entitlements and additional discretionary leave for all employees.
Annual Leave
23 days annual leave for all staff; additional day’s leave at 5, 10, 15 & 20 years, with a cap of 27 annual leave days.
Discretionary Days
2 Discretionary days (Christmas Eve & Good Friday) **
Family Policies
We provide employees with enhanced benefits for Maternity, New Parent and Paternity leave once an employee reaches 12 months service.
Maternity / Adoptive Leave
18 weeks full pay (Minus social welfare payment).
Paternity Leave
2 weeks full pay (minus social welfare payment).
- Parents Leave
- Parental Leave
- Adoptive Leave
- Carer’s Leave
(All relevant statutory leave)
Pension
All employees are required to join the pension scheme upon commencement with the Society.
Employees have the option of a 5% or 7% employer contribution from the date of commencement (employee must match contribution provided).
Life Assurance
From the date you begin your SVP career, we will cover you for death in service benefits.
Life assurance
Life assurance gives you peace of mind should the unthinkable happen.
In the event that a payment is due, a lump sum payment of 4 times your annual salary will be made to your next of kin or nominated beneficiaries.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
We provide employees with access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) throughout their employment.
This is a free confidential service for employees which includes:
- 24/7 Confidential Helpline
- Free 1:1 Counselling
- Online Resources
- Manager Support & Guidance
Education Support
We will support employees in covering the cost of further education courses which are relevant to their role.
An additional paid days' leave for study and exam leave may be provided.
Training & Development
We want to help you develop your career. We provide employees with continuous on-the-job training from your first day.
Our training courses are provided both in person and online.
Some examples of our Training include
- Induction Training
- Role Appropriate Training
- GDPR Training
- Health & Safety courses
- Right to Disconnect
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Bullying & Harassment
- Internal Systems Training (CRM/HR)
- SVP Experience Day
(Not all are applicable to every role)
Life Appreciation
We recognise the contribution our people make to the Society in several ways.
Additional annual leave is given as recognition of service to the Society at 5, 10, 15 and 20 Years’ service.
Long Service Award and Voucher is provided to on achieving 25, 30, 35 and 40-years of continuous service as an employee.
Employees who retire with service more than 10 years will receive a gift from the Society.
Tax Saver Schemes
We operate both the travel pass and bike to work schemes which allow us to purchase one of the above on your behalf and deduct the cost from your gross salary over a max 12-month period.
TaxSaver travel pass
This scheme enables you to take advantage of a tax efficient arrangement that applies to the provision of certain monthly and annual travel passes.
Bike to Work
This scheme enables you to request SVP purchase a bicycle and bicycle safety equipment up to a maximum cost of €1,200 (€1,500 Electric bike).
Sick Pay
We operate a very generous sick pay scheme which is in excess of your statutory entitlements with effect from 13 weeks' service.
Christmas Gratuity Scheme
We operate a discretionary Christmas Gratuity Scheme.
All employees with 6+ months service receive this gratuity in December in the form of a Voucher.
Saturday Hospital Fund
We operate two Saturday Hospital Fund Corporate group schemes (Individual & Family). All employees are eligible to join from the date of commencement.
