Please note this is a fixed term position till end March 2026
Working hours: 40 hours per week (4 on/ 4 off)
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Additional Salary information: 10% night shift allowance
We are looking for compassionate, confident and dynamic people who want to make a difference in the lives of homeless people. Our role is to provide a safe place to stay and to access support for people who have substance use issues and complex needs. The service delivery model is rooted in the harm reduction approach, based on trauma-informed practice, is strength-based and uses person-centred approaches.
Key Responsibilities:
- The ability to form positive, supportive and motivating relationships.
- Controlling safe and secure entry into the building and ensuring clients are signed in and out of the service.
- Manage queries, phone calls and visitors to the service.
- Record messages and activity and update client and service logs.
- Manage enquiries relating to available accommodation and facilitate access to emergency accommodation if required.
- Support resident induction and welcome to the service.
- Work with enthusiasm and compassion towards supporting homeless individuals to achieve focused and positive life outcomes.
- Carry out cleaning and laundry duties.
- Respond appropriately to health and wellbeing emergencies.
In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.
In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.
Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland PVG check.
For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.
Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.