A little bit about who we are:
Emmaus Greenwich is a unique charity that offers a home, work and individual support to 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 and a sense of belonging.
At the heart of Emmaus Greenwich is our companions. Companion is the name given to those who live in an Emmaus community and contributes to the social enterprise, where they support themselves and one another. Living in a stable environment with the opportunity of work and individually tailored support helps our companions to regain lost self-esteem and the confidence needed to get back on their feet.
The majority of our charity's income is generated in our social enterprise which includes our four charity shops based Online, in Plumstead, Lewisham and Poplar. We also run regular outreach projects, offering support to some of the most vulnerable people in the capital. Companions can work in every area of our social enterprise, directly contributing to our charity whilst gaining skills and valuable work experience.
We are looking for a Companion Training and Development Coach who has compassion combined with strong motivational skills . The Companion Training and Development Coach will assist Companions in acquiring the skills they want and need to achieve their aspirations and potential, so they can live and work in the Emmaus community, develop life skills and realise their full potential to move on from the Community if and when they are ready.
Successful applicants will be part of the Community Support team, led by the Community 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 and also looking beyond the Community. There will be a focus also on those planning to move-on to live independently.
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.
Please take the time to read the recruitment pack to find out more about our charity, community and social enterprise.
Closing date: 05/5/2024