Emmaus communities provide a home and meaningful work for people who have experienced homelessness, helping them to find a way to move on with their lives.
From house clearances to getting involved with the wider community, we offer a wide range of services.
There are many ways you can support us, from volunteering to donating goods. Your support means that we get to carry on doing what we do best - helping those who need it most.
CLOSING DATE: 21 April 2025 LOCATION: South Shields SALARY: £28,000 FTE TYPE: Full time
Are You Passionate About Supporting Those Experiencing Homelessness? Apply Now to Make a Difference and Help Companions Achieve Stability and Independence as a Support & Progression Worker.
The Role
The Support & Progression Worker plays a crucial role in empowering companions to achieve their full potential, supporting independence, and aiding individuals' journeys back into independent living including volunteering or employment.
Working closely with the Community Manager and the support team, the Support & Progression Worker ensures companions receive structured, person-centred support through individual plans, daily interactions, and community involvement.
Key Responsibilities
1. Assisting residents with personal growth.
2. Identifying and addressing training or development needs.
3. Providing support for emotional challenges or addictions by connecting them with relevant services.
4. Maintaining accurate records.
5. Assessing referrals.
6. Conducting inductions.
7. Contributing to a positive, cohesive community environment.
This position requires strong communication and administrative skills, the ability to build trusting relationships with residents, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of care and professionalism within the Emmaus North East ethos.
Emmaus North East is a regional homelessness charity with a difference – offering more than just a bed for the night to individuals who have experienced homelessness and social exclusion.
As part of a network of Emmaus communities across the UK, Emmaus North East provides a stable home for as long as needed, meaningful work experience within our social enterprises, access to funded training, and a real opportunity for the people we support to rebuild their lives and regain independence.
In the North East, our Companions contribute to the community by working in our social enterprises. These include house clearances, stock collection, merchandising in our charity shops, running our community launderette, and creating bespoke items from recycled wood in our workshop.
At Emmaus North East, we believe in empowering our Companions by fostering autonomy and providing a transformative path to recovery. We welcome people from all walks of life, understanding that homelessness has many causes.
With our new programme in County Durham, we are proud to extend our mission of creating lasting change and supporting individuals across the North East.
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