Project Worker – Rapid Re-accommodation Welcome Centre

Bethany Christian Trust; City of Edinburgh; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Bethany Christian Trust seeks Project Workers for the Rapid Re-accommodation Welcome Centre in Edinburgh, providing emergency accommodation for those at risk of rough sleeping. Candidates must possess experience with vulnerable populations, strong interpersonal skills, and ideally hold an SVQ in Care. The roles include daytime, nighttime, and twilight shifts, requiring active participation in both administrative tasks and direct support for guests.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable and homeless people.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain clear records.
• Flexibility to adapt to a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support guests in emergency accommodation and help them transition to long-term housing.
• Oversee volunteers and ensure safety and order in the Welcome Centre.
• Maintain clear records and communication with partner agencies.

Skills

Experience in working with vulnerable

Understanding of mental health and addiction

Ability to deal appropriately with challenging behaviour

Excellent interpersonal skills

Administrative skills

Flexibility to respond to a changing environment

Ability to maintain clear & accurate records

Education

SVQ level 3 in Care/Promoting Independence or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Community Development & Social Enterprise

Disability

Equality & Law

Health

Housing & Homelessness

International Development

Learning

Local

Local Infrastructure Organisation

Older People

Other

Social Care

Youth

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• Starting salary: £14.65 per hour. 39.375 hours per week. Fixed Term – Ends on 29 April 2026.

Role

The Rapid Re-accommodation Welcome Centre provides emergency accommodation with support to anyone who would otherwisebe rough sleeping in Edinburgh. We are looking for Project Workers to join the Welcome Centre:

Day Shift Project Workers (7.45am till 8pm, up to 39.375hrs a week)

Night Shift Project Workers (7.45pm till 8am, up to 39.375hrs a week)

The Day Shift Project Worker role involves working 12-hour day shifts (usually seven on/seven off). You will workalongside partner agencies to build support plans for individuals who are staying at the Rapid Re-accommodationWelcome Centre, to help move guests on to more suitable long-term accommodation.

The Night Shift Project Worker role involves working 12-hour night shifts (usually seven on/seven off). You will takedirections from the night shift team leader who will distribute tasks throughout the night. These can includesupporting volunteers as they serve hot meals to guests in the dining area, watching over the entrance to theRapid Re-accommodation Welcome Centre, looking after reception, answering guest’s questions and keepingpaperwork updated.

The post is for 32 weeks beginning on Monday, 22 September 2025, with a training week (weekdays, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm).The project commences on Wednesday, 01 October 2025, and ends on Wednesday, 29 April 2026.

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

• Experience in working with the vulnerable
• An understanding of mental health and addictionissues
• Ability to deal appropriately with challenging behaviour
• An SVQ level 3 in Care/PromotingIndependence or equivalent is desirable
• Administrative skills and experience in the use of MicrosoftOffice packages, especially Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexibilityto respond to a changing environment
• Ability to maintain clear & accurate records
• Successfulapplicants 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 Equality Act 2010.Applicants should have and be able to evidence an active Christian faith and commitment.

Closing date: 12:00 pm on Friday, 18th July 2025

Interview dates: Week commencing 21st July 2025

Bethany Christian Trust

Project Worker – Rapid Re-accommodation Welcome Centre
Postcode: EH6 5JQ

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The Rapid Re-accommodation Welcome Centre provides emergency accommodation with support to anyone who would otherwisebe rough sleeping in Edinburgh. It will re-open in October 2025 and close in April 2026, and we are looking forProject Workers to cover a variety of shifts:

Day Shift Team Leader – 7:45 am to 8:00 pm (up to 39.375 hours per week)

Night Shift Team Leader – 7:45 pm to 8:00 am (up to 39.375 hours per week)

The Dayshift Team Leader role involves working 12-hour day shifts (seven on/seven off), overseeing volunteers andliaising with other agencies to identify suitable accommodations for each individual to move on to.

The Night Shift Team Leader role involves working continuous night shifts (seven nights on/seven nights off),overseeing volunteers and liaising with other support services.

Both Team Leaders will work closely with the Welcome Centre leadership team, with guests and volunteers. Goodcommunication skills, along with problem-solving and decision-making, are essential.

The post is for 32 weeks beginning on Wednesday, 17 September 2025, with a training week (weekdays, 9:00 am – 5:00pm). The project commences on Wednesday, 01 October 2025, and ends on Wednesday, 29 April 2026.

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 Equality Act 2010.Applicants should have and be able to evidence an active Christian faith and commitment.

The Rapid Re-accommodation Welcome Centre provides emergency accommodation and support to anyone who would otherwisebe rough sleeping in Edinburgh. We are looking for Project Workers:

Twilight Shift Project Worker (6pm-12am)

Twilight Short Project Worker (7:45pm-12pm)

The Welcome Centre opens in October 2025 and closes in April 2026.

The role involves working up to 6 hour twilight shifts, and responsibilities include:

• Working alongside partner agencies to build support plans for individuals who are staying at the centre to helpmove guests on to more long-term accommodation
• Providing advice and information to guests, particularlyon housing issues
• Ensuring premises are prepared for the reception of guests, monitoring admissions,signing in new guests
• Supervising guest areas and ensuring that there is order andcleanliness

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

• Experience working with vulnerable and homeless people
• An understanding of mental health and addictionissues
• Ability to deal appropriately with challenging behaviour
• An SVQ level 3 in Care/PromotingIndependence or equivalent is desirable
• Administrative skills and experience in the use of MicrosoftOffice packages, especially Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexibilityto respond to a changing environment
• Ability to maintain clear & accurate records

The post is for 32 weeks beginning on Monday, 22 September 2025, with a training week (weekdays, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm).The project commences on Wednesday, 01 October 2025, and ends on Wednesday, 29 April 2026.

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 Equality Act 2010.Applicants should have and be able to evidence an active Christian faith and commitment.

The Rapid Re-accommodation Welcome Centre provides emergency accommodation with support to anyone who would otherwisebe rough sleeping in Edinburgh. It will re-open in October 2025 and close in April 2026.

We are looking for a Senior Team Leader who will assist the Project Manager in the organisation and running of theWelcome Centre, maintaining the Welcome Centre as a safe environment for guests and will be a hands-on supportfor the team in all aspects of the service. The Senior Team Leader play an active role in monitoring of RRWCsystems and spreadsheets, with a goal of supporting guests on to positive follow-on accommodation.

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

• Experience working with vulnerable and homeless people
• An understanding of mental health and addictionissues
• Ability to deal appropriately with challenging behaviour
• An SVQ level 3 in Care/PromotingIndependence or equivalent is desirable
• Administrative skills and experience in the use of MicrosoftOffice packages, especially Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexibilityto respond to a changing environment
• Ability to maintain clear & accurate records

The post is for 32 weeks beginning on Monday, 15 September 2025, with a training week (weekdays, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm).The project commences on Wednesday, 01 October 2025, and ends on Wednesday, 29 April 2026.

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 Equality Act 2010.Applicants should have and be able to evidence an active Christian faith and commitment.

• On site:Presbytery of North East and Northern Isles
• Closing3rd July 2025

Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individualto use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes andcommunities.

We are looking for someone who will encourage the participation of families in the life of the congregation andsupport and develop ministry and outreach to young people, families, carers, and outreach to local schools,within the new parish.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with children, young people and families and the ability tobuild strong connections establish relationships both within the congregation and wider community.

The successful candidate will be a committed Christian with an active Church connection (Genuine OccupationalRequirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010).