Day Shift Project Worker – Rapid Re-accommodation Welcome Centre

Bethany Christian Trust; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave (rising to 40)

enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

auto-enrolled pension with employer 5%

death in service benefit

optional clinical supervision

Job summary

Bethany Christian Trust in Edinburgh is seeking a Day Shift Project Worker to join the Rapid Re-accommodation Welcome Centre. You will work 12-hour day shifts (7:45 am–8:00 pm), usually seven on/seven off, to support individuals staying at the centre and collaborate with partner agencies to build support plans and move guests to longer-term accommodation.

The post is fixed-term until 31 March 2027 and requires experience with vulnerable groups, understanding of mental health and addiction

Qualifications

• Experience with vulnerable groups is essential.
• Understanding of mental health and addiction issues.
• Ability to deal with challenging behaviour.
• SVQ Level 3 in Care/Promoting Independence or equivalent is desirable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and clear communication.
• Flexibility to respond to a changing environment.
• Ability to maintain clear and accurate records.
• PVG scheme membership is required.

Responsibilities

• Build support plans for individuals staying at the Welcome Centre.
• Help move guests to more suitable long-term accommodation.
• Work with partner agencies to coordinate care and support.

Skills

Vulnerable groups experience

Mental health & addiction awareness

Behaviour management

Interpersonal skills

Record-keeping

Flexibility

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Care/Promoting Independence

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The Rapid Re-accommodation Welcome Centre provides emergency accommodation and support to anyone who would otherwise be sleeping rough in Edinburgh. After a successful lifesaving winter season beginning in 2025, the Welcome Centre will now continue operating for a further 11 months, through to 31 March 2027, in the first instance.

We are looking for a Day Shift Project Worker to work 12‑hour day shifts from 7:45 am to 8:00 pm (usually seven on/seven off). You will work alongside partner agencies to build support plans for individuals staying at the Rapid Re‑accommodation Welcome Centre, helping move guests to more suitable long‑term accommodation. The post is a fixed‑term contract ending on 31 March 2027.

We are looking for candidates with the following knowledge, skills and experience:

• Experience in working with the vulnerable
• An understanding of mental health and addiction issues
• Ability to deal appropriately with challenging behaviour
• An SVQ level 3 in Care/Promoting Independence or equivalent is desirable
• Administrative skills and experience in the use of Microsoft Office packages, especially Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to respond to a changing environment
• Ability to maintain clear & accurate records
• Successful applicants for this post will require membership in the PVG scheme

As Bethany is a Christian organisation, this post carries an Occupational Requirement in line with the Equality Act 2010. Applicants should have and be able to evidence an active Christian faith and commitment.

We are committed to helping our employees flourish personally and professionally. Below are a few examples of the ways we support our employees.

• Bethany provides 30 days of annual leave initially to all contracted staff, rising to a maximum of 40 days depending on length of service.
• Bethany provides enhanced payments for maternity, paternity, and adoption.
• Bethany operates a company pension scheme to which all staff are auto-enrolled, with the option to opt out.
• We will match any staff member’s pension contribution up to a maximum of 5%.
• Bethany provides a death-in-service benefit scheme.(Depending on the role)
• Bethany will offer optional clinical supervision in line with best practice, fully funded by Bethany.