We are looking for a Companion Development Worker who has compassion combined with ‘inner steel’ to join our team.
The Development Worker will be responsible for the provision of support to companions (residents), who require help both emotionally and practically, so they can live and work in the Emmaus community, develop life skills and realise their full potential to move on when/if they are ready. Successful applicants will be part of an awesome development team (within a wider staff team) led by the Community Development Manager and will have key responsibilities within that team.
This post relates specifically to the training and development of companions within the community’s social enterprises but also looking beyond the community. There will be a focus also on those planning to move-on to live independently and you would be part of a team co-creating the framework for move-on pathways in accordance with a developed plan derived from a year long task and finish group. So, if you have good communication skills, the ability to handle complex situations, experience of training and supporting people with a variety needs and have a positive “can do” attitude we would love to hear from you.
You will be joining a friendly and enthusiastic team who are passionate about what they do. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience of trauma informed practice, asset-based approaches, quality assurance frameworks or from a background of supporting vulnerable adults into work, job coaching and training.
For more information on the role including the role description, key accountabilities and the person specification please download the job pack below.
To apply please send your CV and supporting statement showing how you meet the person specification by the 29th September to Jo Andrews – [email protected]
Interviews to be held on the 4th October, please be prepared for this interview date. If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email our CEO Cecile on, [email protected]
