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 Senior Project Worker to join the team at our Kharis Court residential service for young people experiencing homelessness in West Lothian.
The project provides accommodation to young men and women 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 as well as supporting staff as they work to support young vulnerable people. You will have a proven record in leading/supervising staff with excellent communication skills; you will have experience and knowledge of the service user group and their surrounding issues. Competence in the use of Microsoft office tools is essential. An SVQ 4 in Social Care, Promoting Independence or equivalent as listed by SSSC as appropriate for a “Supervisor in a Housing Support Service” is desirable coupled with 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, 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 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.
Details
Salary: Projected starting salary £30,076 gross per annum
Permanent, Full-time: 37.5 hours per week,
Holiday entitlement: 225 hours per year pro rata
Closing date: Friday, 07 March 2025
Interview date: Week commencing 17 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.