We are looking for a Development/Support Worker to join our team at Emmaus Coventry & Warwickshire. This exciting new role involves supporting previously homeless people to develop to their full potential.
Our charity supports formerly homeless people, by providing accommodation, support, training and the opportunity for meaningful work. Our community home is based in Binley, Coventry and we run a charity shop on Red Lane in the city centre, along with a warehouse nearby. The people we support are referred to as ‘companions’.
The Development/Support Worker will provide support to our companions, who need help both emotionally and practically, so they can live and work in our community, develop life skills and realise their full potential to move on when they are ready. The Development/Support Worker will work alongside companions within our shop and warehouse in Coventry, and therefore needs to show flexibility in all aspects of retail activities.
Line managed by our Support Manager, the Development/Support Worker will also work collaboratively with our Retail Development Manager who has overall responsibility for retail operations.
You will be joining a small, enthusiastic staff who come to work to make a difference to others, so if you want job satisfaction and to be part of a great team this is the job for you.
If you have great communications skills, experience of training and supporting people with complex needs and a positive “can do” attitude, we would love to hear from you.
• Salary of £19,380 per annum
• Working Hours – 40 hours Mon-Friday. 1 Saturday in every 4 when fully staffed
• Annual Leave –25 days per annum, plus 8 bank holidays
• Pension – Stakeholder pension
• Training & Development – Individually tailored induction, training and development
• Employee Assistance – a 24/7 employee assistance scheme is available
To apply
Please download the full Application Pack and additional detail forms below.
To apply then please send your CV, a supporting statement showing how you meet the person specification and the additional detail forms to [email protected] by 9am on Wednesday 26th May 2021.
Interviews/assessment day will be held week beginning 31st May.
If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email [email protected]