Job Vacancy: RF Works Coach (Support Worker)
Job Ref: 094-25
- Contract Type: Fixed Term – 6 Months
- Salary: £15,820 rising to £18,550 from 1st April 2025
- Hours Available: 25.9 hours per week
- Location/Base: Poppy’s Pantry Wymondham
Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you 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.
4 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.
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This role is subject to a Enhanced DBS check.
For an informal discussion regarding this role please contact: Eleanor Gilbert on 07738704764
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 four company departments, Learning Coaching & Advice,
Employment and RF Works (seven distinct Social Businesses) and Central (internal core infrastructure).
We 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
Realise Futures: Enhancing People’s Lives.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications.
Closing Date: Wednesday 9th April 2025
Interview Date: Monday 14th April 2025
How to apply:
To apply, please complete the Online Application Form by clicking the blue ‘Apply Now’ button below.
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.
