Deputy Community Leader

More people are experiencing what it means to be homeless. Emmaus Sheffield provides a unique solution to homelessness and we have an ambitious plan to do even more.

This is an exciting time to join our team as we work to develop and grow our Community.

The Deputy Community Leader will play a central role in the pastoral care of the Companions at Emmaus Sheffield, ensuring the smooth running of the Community in line with all organisational policies and procedures. They will take a person-centred approach to enable Companions to maintain and improve their health and mental wellbeing. We are looking for someone with experience of working with vulnerable people with complex needs and developing .

The successful candidate will have good communication skills, be able to develop strong relationships and have a strong commitment to helping those in our care

Duties and Responsibilities:

Working closely with the Community Leader you will be the first point of contact for Companion pastoral care needs and wellbeing, this will include:

• Providing cover for the Community Leader in their absence, maintaining Community discipline and cohesion in accordance with policies and procedures.

• Being the first point of contact for referral applications and enquiries.

• Completing initial needs assessments and ongoing risk assessment.

• Completing Companion Personal Development and Structured Support Plans.

• Liaising with partnership agencies, drug workers, referral agencies, doctors, mental health services etc.

• New arrival inductions, providing relevant information about Emmaus Sheffield, including room licence and conduct agreements.

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