Make a difference every day: use your work skills to help others develop theirs

Your collaborative style, pro-active approach and ability to provide positive informal coaching, will see you thrive in this eclectic environment where no two days are alike. Our social enterprises revolve around the collection and sale or recycling of donated furniture and household goods, and we also have two eco holiday pods. Ideally you would have some work experience in retail, driving and warehousing, in order to best support Companions in their roles and model best practise.

Using your keen organisation skills, you’ll work with multiple Companions to assess their current skills, identify goals together and co-develop a pathway to achieve them.  You’ll be motivated by working side-by-side with Companions in our social enterprises to demonstrate best practise, leading by example and encouraging active engagement in the workplace from all participants.  This is a hands-on role based in our social enterprises and you’ll thrive on getting Companions working alongside you to develop the kind of work skills and understanding essential for employment.

Reporting to the Social Enterprise Manager, you’ll work with our support and social enterprise teams to develop a coordinated approach to job coaching, tracking progress and setting targets. You will be vital in ensuring that both teams are kept in the loop around support needs and successes. 

Your ability to coach people from a diverse range of backgrounds, with different learning styles and neurodiversity, will help you to develop a culture of inclusivity and mutual support.  You’ll develop strong relationships within the organisation and identify and establish valuable collaborations with local employers and training providers.