Are you interested in an exciting opportunity to coordinate and motivate a small team of Bethany Christian Trust staff at the Rapid Re-accommodation Welcome Centre?
Role
The Rapid Re-accommodation Welcome Centre provides emergency accommodation with support to anyone who would otherwise be rough sleeping in Edinburgh. It will re-open in October 2024 and close in April 2025, and we are looking for a Team Leader to cover the night shifts.
Night Shift Team Leader – 7:45 pm to 8:00 am (up to 39.375 hours per week)
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.
Team Leaders will work closely with the Welcome Centre leadership team, with guests and volunteers. Good communication skills, along with problem-solving and decision-making, are essential.
The role involves working 12-hour night shifts, and responsibilities include:
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- Working alongside partner agencies to build support plans for individuals who are staying at the centre to help move guests on to more long-term accommodation
- Providing advice and information to guests, particularly on 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 and cleanliness
- Conducting welfare checks
Please refer to each role’s Job Descriptions for specific tasks.
We are looking for candidates with the following knowledge, skills and experience:
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- Experience working with vulnerable and homeless people
- 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
The season commenced on Wednesday, 02 October 2024, and ends on Wednesday, 30 April 2025.
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.
Details
Salary: £14.77 per hour
Contract: Full-time (39.375 hours per week) Fixed Term – until 30 April 2025
Holiday entitlement: 225 hours per year pro rata
Closing date: 12:00 pm, Tuesday, 29 October 2024
Interview dates: Friday, 01 November 2024
Application
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As Bethany is a Christian organisation applicants interested should be in sympathy with and accept the mission, vision and values of the organisation.
Please send your application to HR@bethanychristiantrust.com with the position you’re applying for in the subject line.