Resource Worker

Resource Worker - Mallow (Fixed Term Part Time) Location: Mallow, Co.

Cork Salary range: 9,609.60 per annum, paid monthly Experience: 2 years' experience providing varied administrative support in a busy environment is essential Closing date: Fri, 01 Aug 2025 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 Resource Worker to join our Children & Family Services team in Ozanam Centre, New Road, Mallow.

This role is a Fixed Term of up to 2 years, part-time hours Wednesday & Thursday (9.15am to 2.30pm).

The post holder will have responsibility to provide administration duties to support the efficient operation of the centre and support service users with varying needs and to coordinate the use of the resource centre's facilities by a variety of partner and other organisations and support groups.

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 level is essential.

Qualification in office administration or computer software course is desirable.

Experience Two years' experience providing varied administrative support in a busy environment is essential.

One year's experience handling a diverse range of callers - both in-person and by telephone is essential.

Experience of working in the community/voluntary sector or working with minority communities is desirable.

Experience of working with multiple agencies to help those in the community is desirable.

Knowledge Knowledge of the Society and of its mission and values.

Knowledge of needs and issues of the poor and disadvantaged.

Understanding of minority communities' needs and challenges Skills Excellent organisation and administrative skills.

Excellent communication in person, written and verbal and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team.

An ability to work well under pressure.

Proficient in software packages such as MS Word, Excel, Power Point and CRM database.

An ability to display empathy and be client focused.

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: Resource Worker Mallow - Job Description 07.2025.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 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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