General Operative

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul; Bundoran; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SVP) in Bundoran, Co. Donegal, is seeking a General Operative on a permanent part‑time basis (30 hours/week). The role provides relief cover to the Ozanam House Residential Unit, supporting residents and maintaining a safe, caring environment across day and night shifts.

The ideal candidate will have a Leaving Certificate, QQI Level 5 in healthcare, and strong empathy with the elderly. Garda Vetting required; candidates must be available across 4 days in 7.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Leaving Certificate required.
• QQI Level 5 Healthcarequalification preferred.
• First Aid Training an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Relief cover for Ozanam House Residential Unit staff, including sick/annual leave coverage.
• Support residents’ physical, emotional and intellectual well‑being.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment; assist with daily care tasks.
• Work flexible day shifts and rotate to night shifts as required.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Listening

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Leaving Certificate

QQI Level 5 Healthcare

First Aid Training

Job description

Salary range: €24,024 per annum; paid monthly

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 General Operative (Permanent Part Time - 30 hours per week; minimum 4 days over 7 days per week; day & night shifts) to join our Children & Familyteam in Bundoran - Ozanam House Residential, CO. Donegal. The purpose of this role is to provide relief cover for the SVP Ozanam House Residential Unit staff, covering periods of sick leave or annual leave of staff throughout the year. The overall objective of the General Operative - Relief is to assist and support the residents of SVP Ozanam House Residential Unit, promote the physical, emotional and intellectual well-being of the residents. This job will require flexible day working , and rotation to night shifts as required.

The General Operative will help to provide and maintain the best quality and standard of care possible in accordance with the SVP Ozanam House philosophy. In order that the Management of the SVP Ozanam House Residential Unit may maintain a safe and secure environment for the residents and staff alike, the General Operative will support and assist in the provision of a clean, comfortable, safe and secure environment in the house.

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 minimum education requirement of leaving certificate is essential.
• Additional Training or qualifications in healthcare, social care or care of the elderly such as QQI Level 5 healthcare certificate required.
• Current First Aid Training qualification is an advantage.

Experience

• Experience of working with the elderly or this age group in general would be an advantage.
• Experience of working in the community/ voluntary sector would be an advantage.

Skills

• Be empathic, caring and enjoy working to support the elderly.
• Have great interpersonal skills with the ability to relate well to people.
• Possess good listening and communication skills.
• Be tactful and have the ability to deal with sensitive issues.
• Enjoy working in a team, be supportive and have a flexible approach to your work tasks.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the Society and of its mission and values.
• Knowledge of needs and issues of older members of our community.
• An empathy towards the welfare and wellbeing of the elderly.

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.