Job Description

Starting salary:

28, 559

Fixed Term Full time

(37.5 hours/week)

Holiday entitlement:

225 hours per year pro rata

Closing date:

10 am, 25th September 2025

Interviews:

Week commencing 29th September 2025

The Rapid Re-accommodation Welcome Centre provides emergency accommodation with support to anyone who would otherwise be rough sleeping in Edinburgh.

We are looking for a link worker who will build on and establish pathways to support individuals to positively move on from the Welcome Centre. The primary focus of the role is to engage with guests who have complicated and limited move on options and providing continuity of support and oversight to the implementation of guest support plans.

In this role you will work closely with daytime team leaders, project workers, City of Edinburgh council staff, volunteers and partner agencies to deliver high quality support for guests. We are looking for someone with experience of working with vulnerable and homeless people, with a good understanding of homelessness services, mental health, and addiction issues. You should be confident in managing challenging behaviour, while also demonstrating strong administrative skills and proficiency in MS Office. An SVQ Level 3 in Care/promoting independence, or an equivalent qualification is desirable.

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.

More details can be found in the job description which is available to download from our website. Successful applicants for this post will require membership of the PVG scheme and registration with the SSSC. For an application form please download from our website on http://www.bethanychristiantrust.com. You can also contact HR on 0131 561 8964.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 28,559.00 per year

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Work Location: In person