Empowerment Worker – closing date 28 September 2025

Hope into Action: Reading (HiAR) is a Christian charity which houses men and women who are homeless, connecting them with support from local churches.The Empowerment Worker is responsible for supporting and mentoring our residents and liaising with churches, working closely with the HiAR Manager and other Empowerment Workers. Currently HiAR has 4 homes in Reading, with plans for a 5th home later this year – we are growing!

We are looking for a compassionate and practical person, with experience of working with the disadvantaged, who can come alongside our residents and relate positively with our supporting churches.

Hours per week: 16 – 40. We are considering applicants for a part-time or full-time position depending on skill set / experience. If part-time, there will be opportunity for hours to increase in future.

Address Line 1
Argyle Community Church
Address line 2
Argyle Road
Town
Reading
County
Berkshire
Postcode
RG1 7YL
Postholder needs own transport
Yes
Contract type
Full timePart timePermanent
Location
Central Reading
Salary
£27,000 - £31,500 FTE depending on experience
Contact
Mary Lewis (Hope into Action Reading Franchise Lead)
Main contact telephone
07967681020
How to apply

Please contact Mary Lewis, HiAR Franchise Lead, for a detailed job description and application form: mary.lewis@hopeintoaction.org.uk or call Mary on 07967 681020 for an informal discussion.

Alternatively the application form and job description can be downloaded from our website: www.hopeintoaction.org.uk/reading

Open for applications from
25 August 2025
Closing date for applications
28 September 2025
Will my application be acknowledged?
All applicants, successful or otherwise, can expect to receive a reply from us in due course