Make a real difference in the lives of young people experiencing homelessness and provide vital support, guidance, and care in a dynamic and rewarding environment!
Role
An opportunity has arisen for a full-time project worker to join the team at our Kharis Court residential service for young people experiencing homelessness in West Lothian on a fixed-term basis from April 2025 to provide maternity cover for a period of 12 months.
The project provides accommodation to young men and women ages 16-25 in a four-bed communal living setting and also within single-supported flats. The project is located in Bathgate, West Lothian
You will be involved in the day-to-day running of the unit, ensuring that a 24-hour warden service is in place through the working of shifts (including sleepovers & weekends). You will help to provide emotional and practical support to individuals, enabling them to learn independent living skills through support planning, assessments and key working. A team player with good communication skills, you will have experience and knowledge of our service user group and their surrounding issues.
Competence in the use of Microsoft Office tools is essential. An SVQ 3 in Social Care, Promoting Independence or equivalent as listed by SSSC as appropriate for a ‘Housing Support Worker’ is desirable coupled with the experience of working with vulnerable and homeless people.
As well as the salary noted above, Bethany Christian Trust offers additional benefits such as sleepover allowance, flexible working, pension contributions, annual leave entitlement, and a death-in-service benefit.
As Bethany is a Christian organisation, this post carries an Occupational Requirement in line with the Equality Act 2010. Please note that one reference must be from your church minister or leader to endorse your live and active Christian faith and commitment.
We require all applicants to have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the role.
Successful applicants for this post will require membership in the PVG scheme and registration with SSSC.
Details
Salary range: £27,880 – £30,076 gross per annum pro rata
Fixed-term: Maternity Cover for 12 months from April 2025
Full-time: 37.5 hours per week,
Holiday entitlement: 225 hours per year pro rata
Closing date: 10:00 am on Monday, 24 March 2025
Interview date: Week commencing 31 March 2025
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.