Personnel Recovery Centre Warden

Erskine Veterans Charity; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned veterans charity in Edinburgh is seeking a Personnel Recovery Centre Warden to support wounded and sick servicemen and women. The role involves fostering a community spirit, providing practical help, and serving as a first point of contact. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, preferably with an Armed Forces background. This rewarding position offers various benefits including a welcome bonus, generous leave, and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Welcome bonus of £500

28 days annual leave plus 5 public holidays

Employer pension contribution

Flexible working considered

Opportunities for training & development

Enhanced sick & maternity pay

Free On-Site Parking

Health and Wellbeing Scheme

Qualifications

• Essential to have very good communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Preferably have an Armed Forces background.

Responsibilities

• Encourage and develop a spirit of community among residents.
• Provide a first point of contact for residents in practical help.
• Assist in implementing the PRC partnership with Erskine.

Skills

Very good communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Background in Armed Forces

Job description

PERSONNEL RECOVERY CENTRE (PRC) WARDEN

Erskine Edinburgh Home, Gilmerton

Working for Erskine

ERSKINE is an iconic Scottish charity, formed in 1916 by Scotland’s compassionate response to the horrors of war. A century later, we still believe that Veterans and their families deserve our utmost respect and compassion, for the sacrifices they made and the challenges they now face. At Erskine, we work as a dedicated team to ensure that Veterans of all ages are cared for to the highest of standards in a beautiful, fun‑filled environment, made up of two care homes and a Veterans Village of cottages, activities centre and apartments.

We also work with the Army Personnel Recovery Centre (PRC) helping them provide support to Wounded, Injured and Sick Service personnel. This can be a challenging role however, at Erskine it will also be rewarding and fulfilling. You will be making an incredible difference to the lives of those men and women at a critical time. We value skills and qualifications, but we prize kindness and compassion, above all. Our team is crucial to supporting the PRC in their mission.

If you are kind and committed, then you do have what it takes to be part of the team here at Erskine! The ultimate aim is exceptional care and support to our ex‑service community and everyone in every role, in every department plays their part.

The Role

The role has responsibility to encourage and develop a spirit of community among resident wounded, injured and sick soldiers. The team will provide a first point of contact, out of hours, for residents in the provision of practical help and advice within the Centre and assist the implementation of the PRC partnership with Erskine and the Ministry of Defence.

It is essential that applicants have very good communication skills with a proven ability to work effectively as part of a team. You will be expected to provide support and encouragement to residents and establish good professional relationships with colleagues. The post‑holder will preferably have an Armed Forces background and a genuine desire and ability to work with Servicemen and women.

Benefits

• Dayforce Wallet – employees have the power to request up to 50% of their earned pay, on‑demand, in between pay periods with Dayforce Wallet
• Successful candidates for this post will receive a welcome bonus of £500 (pro rata for part time) paid in instalments – £250 after 3 months service and a further £250 after 6 months service

• 28 days annual leave plus 5 public holidays, increasing to 33 days per year, at the rate of 1 additional day for 5 years

• Employer pension contribution
• Structured Induction programme
• Flexible working considered
• Opportunities for training & development
• Enhanced sick & maternity pay
• In‑house Occupational Health Service
• Free On‑Site Parking
• Health and Wellbeing Scheme
• Blue Light Card

Please note

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Erskine are unable to provide sponsorship. If you are selected for interview, you will receive an invite by email (please ensure you check your spam / junk mailbox).

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure Scotland Check. Where a candidate has resided in the UK for less than five years and lived / remained in a country for six months or more, in addition to a Disclosure/PVG, they will be asked to complete a criminal records check application via HireRight.

Please apply online at erskine.org.uk/careers. If you require the application in another format please contact the HR Department on 0800 085 7191.

Erskine are an Equal Opportunities Employer

Closing Date

Sunday, 1st February 2026