About the role:
Poppy's Pantry, Wymondham:
Are you looking for a new challenge? Want to work for a company that delivers social impact within your community? Do you currently work in the hospitality sector and want a better work/life balance? Are you keen to share your love of cooking/baking with adults who often face barriers to meaningful employment and social engagement?
We are looking for people who possess the 4C’s – a Caring nature, Cooking and Customer Service experience, with a Creative flair!
You will be providing tailored, social, life and work-based skills to adults with learning disabilities that are associated with the day-to-day running of a social enterprise café, and small retail outlet.
3 days a week* – reliable, organised person to support our wellbeing colleagues to develop their skills in our café and shop. We call this role a Coach.
Driving licence desirable.
*6 months fixed term with potential to make permanent.
A copy of the job description can be found here
For an informal discussion please call Clare Stiles on 07872 002793 or 01953 439020.
Should you be successful in your interview, you will be subject to Right to Work in the UK checks prior to employment.
This role is subject to a DBS check.
About us:
The purpose of Realise Futures is to improve the wellbeing, mental health and
employability of disabled and disadvantaged people whilst contributing to the
economy in our communities. Realise Futures operates as a hybrid company combining commercial trade with personal & government funded public services. Our aim is to create opportunities for people to succeed in work, learning and life through three company departments, Learning Coaching
& Advice, Employment and RF Works (seven distinct Social Businesses).
Together they provide professional and tailored opportunities that support people to realise their
potential. As one of the largest Community Interest Companies in the East of England, we employ approximately 230 staff, 40% of which
have a declared disability. Realise Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children,
and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Realise Futures is proud to be a mindful employer that offers a range of employee benefits including;
Flexible working arrangements (where business needs allow)
Performance related pay increase system as part of the appraisal process
45p per mile expenses (cars, first 10,000 miles, excluding commute)
Appreciation Award if successfully nominated: £150 per individual OR £500 shared across your team
Annual Colleague Awards event at our AGM.
25 days annual leave (in addition to recognised bank holidays)
Additional day of paid leave around your birthday
Additional paid wellbeing day
3 days additional annual leave after 3 years service
An additional day’s paid leave on the day that you celebrate a 5-year work anniversary with Realise Futures
Disability leave policy that is separate from Sickness Absence
A confidential counselling service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to you and members of your immediate family
Trained First Aid Mental Health First Aiders
Cycle to Work scheme
Occupational pension scheme
Closing Date: 22nd November 2024
Interview Date: 27th November 2024
If you have any further queries, or difficulties in completing the application form, please email: Recruitment@realisefutures.org
Realise Futures CIC –A company operating across Suffolk and Norfolk combining commercial trade of products and services alongside work placements,
employment and training opportunities. The primary aim of the business is to improve and promote the economic and social wellbeing of those who are disadvantaged and/or disabled. The company is organised in three divisions, Learning and Development, Employment and RF Works
(seven distinct Social Businesses). Together they provide professional and tailored opportunities that support people to realise their potential.
Realise Futures: Enhancing People’s Lives.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .