Project Support Worker

Founded in 1993, Exeter Community Initiatives aims to improve the quality of life for people and communities in the Exeter area, and beyond. Over the years, we have helped over 50,000 people through our work. 

Exeter Community Initiatives’ Transitions project aims to help people to become more independent and connected within mutually supportive communities.    

We are looking for a pro-active and experienced Project Support Worker to co-facilitate the Transitions project. 

This is an exciting, varied and responsible role, in which the right candidate will plan and deliver workshops, social meet ups, train, support and coordinate volunteers, and provide direct assessment and support to users of the service.

• Workshops that address various aspects of personal development and wellbeing, whilst bringing people together in a shared learning environment. This experience encourages the forming of relationships and support through the sharing of challenges, knowledge and experience.  
• Volunteering opportunities where we match volunteers to individuals, ensuring that the support is tailored to the client's needs. This one-on-one involvement not only aids personal development, but also strengthens the connections within the community. 
• Social meet ups and online support groups (which follow on from workshops).  We bring individuals from diverse backgrounds together by facilitating social meet ups and online support groups. Our social meet ups help to break down social barriers and encourage peer support.  Our online support groups offer people an ongoing support network and encourage accountability, and the intention is for these groups to evolve into self-sustaining communities, driven by the collaborative efforts and support within the group itself. 

Permanent, part time role (22.5 hours per week) 

£26,000 per annum (15,810 pro rata)

Hybrid working locations (home/office blend) 

26 days holiday plus bank holidays with 1 extra day for each full year of service, up to 31 days 

A Pension Scheme is available with a 5% contribution from the employer, provided it is matched by a minimum contribution of 3% from the employee