Cyrenians
Cyrenians

Charity registered in Scotland SC011052

Cyrenians’ vision is of an inclusive society in which we all have the opportunities to live valued and fulfilling lives. We work to make that vision a reality through a wide range of services aimed at tackling the causes and consequences of home-lessness and through working with stakeholders across Scotland who can help us achieve this vision. Last year we supported over 11,600 people in their time of need, welcoming a further 13,000 people to Cyrenians services, events and train-ing courses. Over 900 volunteers generously gifted a total of 76, 673 hours of their time, knowledge, support and experience to us across our organisation.

Current vacancies

Key Worker, Moving Forward

  • Full time
  • £27,022 – £28,744
  • On site: Edinburgh
  • Closing 4th May 2026

Are you looking for a role where every day is different, and you work in a role that makes a real difference to people’s lives?

If so, this role may be the perfect opportunity for you!

About the service

The Moving Forward Service, delivered by Cyrenians, supports young people aged 15–19 in Edinburgh who are not in education, employment, or training (NEET). It provides early-stage employability support through a relationship-based, outreach approach. The service works both with young people - mainly in East Edinburgh- and their families across the city to address barriers and help them move towards positive outcomes.

About the role

This is a role combining Family Support Worker (3 days) and Young Person Keyworker (2 days).

  • With young people: provide one-to-one, strengths-based support to help them identify goals, build confidence, and progress into education, training, or employment. This includes action planning, attending appointments, and working with partner agencies.
  • With families: offer tailored, person-centred support on issues such as financial hardship, wellbeing, and access to services, including home visits and signposting.

The role involves lone working, outreach, multi-agency collaboration, safeguarding responsibilities, and maintaining accurate records. It also includes contributing to service delivery, monitoring, and ongoing development.

About you

You should be motivated, resilient, and organised individual committed to supporting disadvantaged young people and families. You have experience working with young people and/or families facing complex challenges, and understand issues linked to deprivation.

You can work independently and as part of a team, communicate effectively, manage your workload, and build strong relationships. Experience in employability pathways, welfare support, or outreach work is beneficial but not essential.

How we’ll support you

You’ll be working independently but with a supportive line manager. You will also have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.

About us

At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness by taking a Public Health Approach to Homelessness Prevention. We take a values-led and relationships-based approach to delivering all our services.

You can find out more about our impact and our values online.

Shortlist

Administrator, Women in Safe Homes (WiSH)

  • Part time
  • Sessional
  • On site: Edinburgh
  • Closing 11th May 2026

Are you a skilled administrator looking to contribute to a project that supports women and their families?

This role could be for you!

About the Service

Wish (Women in Safe Homes) provides accommodation and support for women escaping domestic abuse and who are at risk of experiencing homelessness.

We provide secure, safe accommodation to up to 30 women and their families in individual tenancies across Edinburgh and provide holistic support to them and their families.

About the Role

Your main duties will involve:

• Ensuring our recording system Oasis is accurate and up to date

• Updating our housing benefit and service charge payments

• Assisting in monitoring and evaluation requirements and updating record keeping systems

About You

You should be an experienced administrator with the ability to manage your own workload. You will be values led and committed to supporting the service and its users to thrive. You should also:

• Have experience of office administration, including Word and Excel

• Be a confident decision maker and creative problem solver

• Having knowledge of the benefits system would also be beneficial

• Be highly organised

How we’ll support you

You’ll be joining an experienced and knowledgeable team who will give you full training on all aspects of your role. You’ll also have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.

About us

At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness by taking a Public Health Approach to Homelessness Prevention. We take a values-led and relationships-based approach to delivering all our services.

Read more about our impact and our values.

Shortlist