Casual Centre Assistant

• Vacancy Type
• Casual Worker
• Location
• St Vincent's Centre Newcastle, New Bridge Street, Newcastle, NE1 2TQ
• Salary
• £13.45 per hour
• Application Deadline
• Sunday, April 26, 2026
• Job Advert

• Are you passionate about helping others and enjoy working in a busy, people-focused environment? We’re looking for a friendly and reliable Casual Centre Assistant to join our team and support the day-to-day running of the centre. This is a varied and hands-on role where no two days are the same. You’ll be welcoming visitors, supporting activities, assisting with donations and food provision, and helping ensure the centre remains a safe, organised and welcoming space for everyone.

  About the role

  We are looking for a friendly, organised and community‑minded Casual

  Centre Assistantto join our team. This is a varied and rewarding role supporting the day‑to‑day running of the centre, ensuring it remains a welcoming, safe and well‑organised environment for everyone who uses it.Key responsibilities

  • Provide a professional first point of contact by responding to enquiries from clients, visitors, colleagues, suppliers and external agencies

  • Process requests for support, including food parcels, hampers and other centre services

  • Manage centre donations, ensuring they are collected, sorted and stored safely and efficiently

  • Welcome visitors, clients and contractors, ensuring sign‑in procedures, security and Health & Safety requirements are followed

  • Assist in the organisation and delivery of centre activities, sessions and community events

  • Support the training and supervision of volunteers

  • Provide assistance within the café when required

  • Promote the centre locally and nationally, including sharing information and supporting awareness‑raising activity

  • Carry out a wide range of administrative tasks, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, photocopying, filing, shredding and report creation

  • Maintain accurate records and ensure confidentiality is upheld at all times

  • Help with the general upkeep of the centre, including cleaning and tidying

  • Work in line with statutory requirements, safeguarding, GDPR, and SVP policies and procedures

  About you

  • Strong customer service experience

  • Experience working in a fast‑paced environment with varied demands

  • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office

  • Understanding of safeguarding and Health & Safety procedures

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and work under pressure

  • Ability to work independently, use initiative and work effectively as part of a team

  • Great listening skills and a commitment to treating all clients with dignity and respect

  • Empathy with, and commitment to, the ethos and values of the St Vincent de Paul Society

  • Full UK driving licence (desirable)

  Why Join Us?

  You’ll be part of a supportive, mission-driven team committed to making a difference in communities across the UK. We offer flexible working, opportunities for professional development, and a chance to contribute to meaningful projects.

  Key Dates & Additional Info
  • Closing Date:26th April 2026
  • Interviews:W/C 4th May 2026

  We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Whilst we ask that staff have sympathy with Christian values,

  we celebrate and value people of all faiths or none -diversity and inclusion are at the heart of who we are.

  If you have any questions or would like to know more about the role, feel free to contact our friendly HR Team on

  0207 703 3030 (option 5).

  Please note: If you haven’t heard from us within four weeks of your application, unfortunately, you have not been successful on this occasion. We encourage early applications as we may close the listing early if we receive a high volume of interest.

  About the SVP

  The

  St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP)has been a beacon of hope since 1844, part of a vibrant international Christian movement working in 153 countries. We are dedicated to tackling poverty in all its forms by offering practical, person-to-person support to those in need. Our mission is rooted in dignity, compassion, and respect - serving anyone, regardless of faith, race, gender, or background.

  Join us in making a real difference -

  your skills could help transform lives.
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