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Salary = You will be paid £9.70 per hour (£18,915 per annum)

Working Hours = You will be contracted to 37.5 hours per week over 5 days. This will include working weekends

Location = Maltby

Contract = Permanent

Benefits Package = 33 days holiday (pro rata) per year inclusive of bank holidays increasing to 38 days with service, competitive pension scheme, birthday reward varying each year, enhanced maternity pay, buy/sell holiday schemes and lots more.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Charity Shop Manager to join our fantastic retail division based in Maltby, Rotherham. The large store sells a wide range of clothing, bric-a-brac, furniture, toys and homeware. The ideal candidate will have solid retail management experience and a proven track record in achieving targets by setting high standards.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing a busy charity shop to success
• Leading and managing a team of dedicated volunteers by giving ongoing support, guidance and training
• Developing and delivering on the shops business plan using your entrepreneurial flair to generate stock and donations
• Maximising sales to ensure that targets are met and exceeded consistently including shop income and gift aid
• Identifying items to sell on eBay/Depop/Etsy etc. then listing and managing transactions
• Delivering outstanding customer service to ensure regular custom
• Maintaining excellent merchandising standards
• Creating social media content
• Networking with local businesses and other organisations
• Developing links with the local community, including hosting and promoting activities instore

The successful Shop Manager will have experience working in a retail management role ideally from a charity background. It is essential for the candidate to demonstrate the following –

• Great communication and people skills to deliver excellent customer service
• Good standard of numeracy, literacy and IT skills
• Experience managing staff and volunteers
• Passion to achieve and exceed sales targets
• Good organisational and time management skills working in a fast-moving environment
• Drive, enthusiasm and ambition to succeed

HOW TO APPLY:

If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience to fulfil this role successfully, please apply in the first instance with your CV to HR@svp.org.uk. If you have any further questions, please contact me (Laura Whittaker) on 01274 513035.

Closing Date = 19^th September 2021

Interviews = W/C 27^th September 2021

Previous candidates need not apply. Unfortunately, if you have not received a response within four weeks of your application, you have not been successful on this occasion.

ABOUT THE SVP:

The St Vincent de Paul Society (or as it is often known - the SVP) is an international Christian voluntary organisation dedicated to tackling poverty and disadvantage by providing practical assistance to those in need. We feed the hungry, we support the homeless, we visit the lonely and we befriend the stranger.

Whilst we ask that staff have sympathy with the Christian values, religion is not taken into account in recruitment as we value people of all faiths or none.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the SVP as the Mini-Vinnies Manager to work alongside the Director of Youth to agree Strategic development and operational management of the work the SVP does with 4-11 year olds, both in school and parish settings. The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working to motivate and inspire children. This role will involve working with Catholic schools and parishes, as well as other organisations involved in Catholic youth ministry.  

Working Hours = You will be contracted to 37.5 hours per week

Location = Brixton, with some flexibility for home working

Contract = Permanent

Salary = £30,459 per annum (plus London Weighting Allowance of £2,632.50)

Benefits Package = 33 days holiday (pro rata) per year inclusive of bank holidays increasing to 38 days with service, competitive pension scheme, birthday reward varying each year, enhanced maternity pay, buy/sell holiday schemes and lots more.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and develop the Mini-Vinnies programme
• Recruit, work with and train YVDOs (volunteers) who can support the Mini-Vinnies programme
• Manage existing resources, and create new resources in support of the Mini-Vinnies programme – these resources must support the volunteering and spiritual needs of groups, and be in keeping with the Catholic nature of the SVP
• Train Vincentian Coordinators (VCs) to run Mini-Vinnie groups
• To create a strategy for engaging parents of Mini-Vinnies alongside the SVP Young Adult Manager and the wider membership team
• To work with the fundraising team to establish interesting and engaging ways that Mini-Vinnies can be inspired to fundraise for the SVP
• Give presentations to promote the work of Mini-Vinnies, both to children and adults
• Retain engagement with the 4-11 age group by working directly with different groups of children throughout the year – working directly with children should include testing new resources or gaining feedback from existing groups
• Work with the YVDOS and Regional Events and Volunteer Development officer to engage Mini-Vinnies with SVP events

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:

• Educated to degree level
• Recent experience of working (for at least 2 years) with 4-11 year olds, either as a teacher, chaplain or within a youth retreat centre
• Experience of presenting to large and small groups of adults and children
• Experience of delivering prayer and activity sessions for children
• Experience of designing and writing engaging, interactive resources for children
• Ability to write Health and Safety Risk Assessments, and understand safeguarding requirements for working with young people
• Knowledge of Catholic Social Teaching
• Excellent ICT/Technical skills

HOW TO APPLY:

If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience to fulfil this role successfully, please apply in the first instance with your CV to HR@svp.org.uk. All suitable applicants will be sent a short application form to complete. If you have any further questions or would like to see a copy of the full job description, please contact me (Bethany Moreland) on 01274 513045.

Closing date for CV’s = 29^th September 2021

Deadline for Application Packs = 10^th October 2021

Interviews = 14^th/15^th October 2021

ABOUT THE SVP:

The St Vincent de Paul Society (or as it is often known - the SVP) is an international Christian voluntary organisation dedicated to tackling poverty and disadvantage by providing practical assistance to those in need. We feed the hungry, we support the homeless, we visit the lonely and we befriend the stranger.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Charity Shop Manager to join our fantastic retail division at our Hall Green shop. Our stores have a huge range of stock on display including furniture, clothing and bric-a-brac which will bring variety in each sale. The ideal candidate will have solid retail experience and a proven track record in achieving targets by setting high standards.

Working Hours = You will be contracted to 15 hours per week working two 7.5 hour days. This will include working some weekends.

Location = Hall Green, Birmingham

Contract = Permanent

Salary = You will be paid £9.60 per hour (£7,488.00 per annum)

Benefits Package = 33 days holiday (pro rata) per year inclusive of bank holidays increasing to 38 days with service, competitive pension scheme, birthday reward varying each year, enhanced maternity pay, buy/sell holiday schemes and lots more.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting in managing a busy charity shop to success
• Helping to lead a team of dedicated volunteers by giving ongoing support, guidance and training
• Maximising sales to ensure that targets are met and exceeded consistently including shop income and gift aid
• Delivering outstanding customer service to ensure regular custom
• Maintaining excellent merchandising standards

The successful Assistant Shop Manager will have experience working in a retail role ideally from a charity background. It is essential for the candidate to demonstrate the following –

• Great communication and people skills to deliver excellent customer service
• Good standard of numeracy, literacy and IT skills
• Passion to achieve and exceed sales targets
• Good organisational and time management skills working in a fast moving environment
• Drive, enthusiasm and ambition to succeed

HOW TO APPLY:

If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience to fulfil this role successfully, please apply in the first instance with your CV to HR@svp.org.uk. If you have any further questions, please contact me (Laura Whittaker) on 01274 513035.

Closing Date = 27^th September 2021

Interviews = 6^th October 2021

Previous candidates need not apply. Unfortunately, if you have not received a response within four weeks of your application, you have not been successful on this occasion.

ABOUT THE SVP:

The St Vincent de Paul Society (or as it is often known - the SVP) is an international Christian voluntary organisation dedicated to tackling poverty and disadvantage by providing practical assistance to those in need. We feed the hungry, we support the homeless, we visit the lonely and we befriend the stranger.

Whilst we ask that staff have sympathy with the Christian values, religion is not taken into account in recruitment as we value people of all faiths or none.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the SVP’s New Bridges Project as a Night Concierge which involves being a contact for service users during the night. The ideal candidate will have previous experience of dealing with challenging behaviour and also lone working. This role will involve building relationships with service users and safeguarding them. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a flexible employer committed to its staff.  

Working Hours = You will be contracted to 30 hours a week. This will include weekends and will be night shifts

Location = St Vincent’s New Bridges (Hostel), Newcastle

Contract = Permanent

Salary = £14,976 per annum

Benefits Package = 33 days holiday (pro rata) per year inclusive of bank holidays increasing to 38 days with service, competitive pension scheme, birthday reward varying each year, enhanced maternity pay, buy/sell holiday schemes and lots more.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct regular welfare checks of all service users and their accommodation throughout a shift
• Building relationships with service users in order to be available as a point of contact and support for emotional and physical well-being of the service users overnight
• Dealing with breaches of service users’ agreements, rights and responsibilities and house rules, taking any necessary action when required
• Work with partners to ensure service users are safeguarded and protected from abuse by being aware of and applying organizational and local authority safeguarding protocols. Ensure incidents are recorded and responded to and plans implemented
• Carrying out agreed financial tasks and recording; this may include managing petty cash systems and handling service users’ personal contribution collections
• Operate professional boundaries and support others to do so. Ensure service users understand how they will be protected from abuse
• Being involved in preventative maintenance, identifying and where possible making good any areas requiring repair
• Conduct regular health and safety checks of the building throughout the shift, including all communal areas and accommodation including COSHH control.

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:

• Experience of lone working
• Experience of dealing with challenging behaviour and conflict situations
• Knowledge of basic cleaning methods and Health & Safety
• Empathy with vulnerable people, including those with difficult and challenging behaviours
• The ability to keep calm under pressure

Experience of working with vulnerable people or in supported accommodation is desirable but not essential.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience to fulfil this role successfully, please apply in the first instance with your CV to HR@svp.org.uk. All suitable applicants will be sent a short application form to complete. If you have any further questions or would like to see a copy of the full job description, please contact me (Laura Whittaker) on 01274 513045.

Closing Date = 30^th September 2021

Interviews = 11^th October 2021

ABOUT THE SVP:

The St Vincent de Paul Society (or as it is often known - the SVP) is an international Christian voluntary organisation dedicated to tackling poverty and disadvantage by providing practical assistance to those in need. We feed the hungry, we support the homeless, we visit the lonely and we befriend the stranger.