Night Shift Project Worker, Rapid Re-Accommodation Welcome Centre – Edinburgh

Bethany Christian Trust; City of Edinburgh; In loco; GBP 15.000 - 19.000; Tempo pieno

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Bethany Christian Trust in Edinburgh runs the Rapid Re-accommodation Welcome Centre, providing emergency accommodation with support for people who would otherwise rough sleep. We are seeking a Night Shift Project Worker to deliver care and support during the night, showing compassion and respect to individuals experiencing homelessness.

The role covers 12-hour night shifts from 7:45 pm to 8:00 am on a fortnightly rolling rota, with PVG Scheme membership a requirement.

Competenze

• Experience in working with the vulnerable and homeless.
• Understanding of mental health and addiction issues.
• Ability to deal with challenging behaviour appropriately.
• PVG Scheme membership is a requirement.
• Administrative skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and clear record-keeping.
• Flexibility to respond to a changing environment.

Mansioni

• Support volunteers serving meals.
• Monitor access to the Welcome Centre.
• Manage reception and respond to guest enquiries.
• Handle telephone calls and maintain accurate records.
• Conduct guest welfare checks during shifts.

Conoscenze

Vulnerable groups experience

Mental health awareness

Behaviour management

SVQ Level 3 in Care

Office software

Interpersonal skills

Record-keeping

Flexible

Strumenti

Word

Excel

Outlook

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The Rapid Re-accommodation Welcome Centre provides emergency accommodation with support to anyone who would otherwise be rough sleeping in Edinburgh. Following an incredible, lifesaving winter season starting in 2025, the Welcome Centre will continue operating until 31 March 2027, at least initially.

We are looking for a Night Shift Project Worker to provide care and support to individuals who may otherwise be sleeping rough in Edinburgh. As part of a dedicated team, you will demonstrate compassion and respect while supporting people experiencing homelessness and vulnerability.

Under the direction of the Night Shift Team Leader, you will carry out a range of duties throughout the night. These include:

• supporting volunteers serving meals
• monitoring access to the Welcome Centre
• managing reception
• responding to guest enquiries
• handling telephone calls
• maintaining accurate records
• conducting guest welfare checks at designated times during your shift

The role involves 12-hour night shifts (7:45 pm to 8:00 am), working on a fortnightly rolling rota. The successful candidate must secure membership of the PVG Scheme. The post is a fixed-term contract ending on 31st 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

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

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.