Emmaus Dover is recruiting a Community Support Worker to help provide on-going support for our companions, and assist in the daily effective running of the community alongside our Community Manager.
About the role
This role requires assisting with the admissions process, liaising with partners and helping people supported by Emmaus, our companions, take their next steps.
The Community Support Officer role asks people to be aware of the environment and cost when making decisions. Applicants must uphold professional boundaries, strive to preserve good working relationships with companions, volunteers, trustees and staff and act in the best interests of Emmaus at all times.
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 documents below and then complete the job application form you will find this below or 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.