Emmaus Greenwich is recruiting a Project Worker who will provide tailored person-centred support for formerly homeless individuals, especially those who are struggling with substance misuse.
About the role
Your role as Project Worker will be to support formerly homeless individuals, known as Companions, and help these individuals reach their potential. The Project Workers will provide both practical and emotional support to assist with this process.
This role will provide specific, person-centred support to those Companions who are struggling with substance misuse. The successful applicant will be able to tailor support plans to meet individual need – setting goals, assigning actions, working with other providers and considering the person’s holistic needs.
About Emmaus Greenwich
Emmaus Greenwich is a unique charity that offers a home, work experience, and individual support for up to 45 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 Greenwich 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 Greenwich 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, including three Emmaus groups working towards the development of services in their areas. Collectively, the Emmaus Federation supports more than 1,000 people with experience of homelessness.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please download the applicant pack below and send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]. Please ensure you download the job pack and refer to the job description and person specification when completing your application.
If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email [email protected]
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.