This is a varied and rewarding role in our community team. The role of support worker is a crucial position within our organisation. You will be supporting companions to live and work in the community and helping them develop personal & practical skills. You will work with companions on a one-to-one basis and in a group setting, always supported by the community team.
Emmaus supports people who have experienced homelessness by giving them a home, meaningful work in a social enterprise and an opportunity to get back on their feet again. We offer residents, known to us as companions, support in a community setting to help them rebuild their lives with the support of fellow companions, volunteers, trustees & staff.
For many people who experience homelessness, one of the biggest obstacles they must overcome is a loss of self-esteem. Emmaus provides an opportunity to regain this, with a chance to make a real contribution to their community.
Emmaus communities are not hostels for the homeless; they provide a home for as long as someone needs it. For many, this support and stability is like the family they don’t have, providing a safe environment in which to settle and rebuild their lives.
Overall Purpose of the Job
- To provide support to companions, who need support both emotionally and practically, so they can live and work in the community, develop life skills and realise their full potential to move on when and if they are ready
- To oversee the smooth running of the community house and annexes to provide the safe and secure environment for staff, companions and visitors by carrying routine inspections of the
premises - To co-ordinate stock at the community house and business and liaise with all relevant agencies
- To work closely with the Community Manager to ensure companion development is consistent and documented
- To provide support to the Business Manager with the recruitment of volunteers
- To support in the organisation and delivery of companion activity
- To provide support to the community through solidarity projects
- To assist CEO with duties arising
To be a success in this Community Support Worker role you will have the following:
- Good administration and organisational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good/ IT skills including Microsoft Office/Excel
- Experience of working with/providing support to vulnerable people
- Organised and self-motivated, while having the ability to work as part of a team
- Flexible and adaptable attitude and approach to work
- Genuine desire to support those more vulnerable and/or disadvantaged than ourselves
How to Apply
Please download the Job Pack below for full job description & person specification.
If you are interested in applying for this role please provide a completed application form and covering statement of no more than two sides of A4 setting out your reasons for applying and how your skills, knowledge and experience meet those set out in the person specification. Please also provide evidence of achievements and past experience to support your responses.
Please note, the role will involve contact with vulnerable people and will therefore be subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check. Also, please ensure you complete and return the declaration of
criminal records form and the equal opportunities form with your application.
Your completed application should be returned to Brian Cooke, Chief Operating Officer preferably by email to [email protected], or alternatively by post to 175 Magdalen Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2JX.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 12th November. Date for interviews is to be confirmed and will be at 175 Magdalen Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2JX.
For an informal and confidential conversation about the role please contact Brian Cooke, Chief Executive on 01206 541616.