Emmaus Dover is recruiting a Community Caretaker to work as part of a team to oversee the effective maintenance and health and safety of the community buildings and grounds which contributes to the development and sustainability of the Dover Community as a whole.
About the role
As Community Caretaker, you will be key in the development of companions’ skills to enhance their own personal and work related growth. You must have a commitment to upholding the Emmaus values and knowledge of homelessness and social exclusion issues will be helpful.
About Emmaus Dover
Emmaus Dover is a unique charity that offers a home, work experience, and individual support for up to 27 people who have experienced homelessness and social exclusion. We don’t just give people a bed for the night; we offer a home, meaningful work opportunities, and a sense of belonging.
At the heart of Emmaus Dover is our companions. Companion is the name given to people who live in an Emmaus community and contribute to the social enterprise, where they support themselves and one another.
Emmaus Dover offers an individual holistic package of support and a tailored development plan to support each companion develop new skills (or build on existing ones) to boost confidence, improve mental and/or physical health and wellbeing, and increase employability.
About Emmaus
Emmaus is a unique, secular organisation supporting people affected by homelessness and social exclusion. There are currently over 30 Emmaus communities across the UK, stretching from Glasgow to Dover and Norfolk to South Wales. Collectively, the Emmaus Federation supports more than 1,000 people with experience of homelessness.
How to apply
To apply for this role, download the recruitment pack below and then complete the job application form by clicking the ‘apply now’ button on the right of this page. Please return your application form via email to Mrs. Debbie Stevenson at [email protected] or post it to: Mrs D Stevenson, Archcliffe Fort, Archcliffe Road, Dover CT17 9EL.
Equal Opportunities
Emmaus UK provides equal opportunity for all job applicants and employees and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination. We are dedicated to an inclusive culture, and we strive to create a workplace where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas, and experiences work together. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status, or parental responsibilities.
To ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for our roles, all our applications are anonymised until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s experience.