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

Inclusion Health Link Worker

  • Full time
  • £28,759 – £31,595
  • On site: Edinburgh
  • Closing 17th October 2024

An exciting opportunity to join a team supporting people at risk of homelessness in a hospital setting

About the project

The Hospital Inreach service operates across 3 sites in Edinburgh; the Western General Hospital, The Royal Infirmary and the Royal Edinburgh Psychiatric hospital. The project supports people to complete courses of treatment within hospital and to plan for a discharge into accommodation that suits their needs and aids their recovery

A quote from someone who used the service,

“You literally saved my life, I was sitting in my bed thinking I have nowhere to stay, and when they tell me to leave I will be on the streets in winter and won’t survive the cold or I would have to start using again and that would be it for me. Then you came into the ward to offer your service and it was like being sent an Angel to look out for me”

About the role

Working alongside clinicians in the hospital settings, you will provide one-to-one person-centred support to people in hospitals. You will work with individuals to enable them to identify housing options, personal outcomes and priorities for their health and wellbeing and link them to local support services and activities.

About you

You will have experience of working with people who are experiencing complex social and emotional circumstances, and a strong understanding of the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness. You will use your excellent interpersonal skills to deliver effective one-to-one work as well as make connections with other organisations.

How we will support you

We will encourage you to be creative and innovative in your approach to supporting people.

You will be part of a small team, led by a supportive manager. 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. We understand that there are many routes into homelessness, and that there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to supporting people towards more positive and stable futures. That’s why all our work is values-led and relationships-based.

Our values

• Compassion: We believe that everyone should have the chance to change, no matter how long that might take.

• Respect: We believe in tolerance, acceptance, valuing diversity and treating each other as equals.

• Integrity: We are committed to the highest quality of work, grounded in honesty, generosity, sincerity and professionalism.

• Innovation: We are willing to take risks, challenge convention and be creative in our search for new ways of working, in particular by taking account of the environmental impact of our decisions.

Website: cyrenians.scot

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Casual Workers, Cyrenians Communities

  • Part time
  • Sessional
  • On site: Edinburgh and West Lothian
  • Closing 25th October 2024

Come and join the team at Cyrenians Communities.

Are you passionate about working with people?

Do you want to work in varied teams making a big difference in people’s lives?

If so, then joining our pool of Communities casual workers could be perfect for you.

About the service

Since 1968, Cyrenians Communities have provided supportive living environments to people experiencing homelessness. Unlike traditional temporary accommodation, decisions are made within the Community itself, meaning the Communities offer not just housing, but also a safe, supportive space to rebuild confidence. Through the privacy, freedom and open-ended support provided by the community model, residents can feel safe, stable and in control to develop the skills to get out of the cycle of homelessness for good. We have 5 communities across Edinburgh and West Lothian:

City Community – based in Leith working with 16–30-year-olds and peer residential volunteers

Farm Community – based in West Lothian working with 16–30-year-olds and peer residential volunteers

Lotus Community – based in Leith working with 16–18-year-olds from the Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children community and peer residential volunteers

Village Community – based in Granton working with 18+ year-olds and peer residential volunteers

Crighton Place Community - based in Leith working with 30+ year-olds and peer day volunteers

About the role

Our Casual workers are an invaluable resource, supporting us flexibly to help cover times of staff absence.

You will work ad-hoc shifts across one or more of our Communities. We will let you know when and where hours are available; and you can decide which you want to work.

You will be supporting a staff team committed to the highest quality of care and support, and always striving to develop further. This is a great opportunity for you to both learn and develop, while sharing your skills and experiences. Your main duties will include:

· Providing support to community residents

· Facilitating community meetings to plan community events and activities

· Ensuring records are kept up to date and accurate

About You

We are looking for flexible, well organised and passionate individuals who are aware of the challenges our people may face. You should also be:

· able to build relationships quickly and be good at adapting to different environments and teams.

· An excellent communicator with a creative approach to problem solving

· Confident working on your own initiative

Some experience of working with a similar client group would also be beneficial.

How we’ll support you

An experienced and knowledgeable team member will provide full induction, and you will receive support and supervision commensurate with hours you work. You’ll also have access to any required training for the post.

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.

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Key Worker, LEAP Out of Hours Care Project

  • Full time
  • £24,243
  • On site: Edinburgh based
  • Closing 14th October 2024

Are you passionate about working with people in a person-centred way? Do you want to make a big difference to the lives of people in recovery?

If so, then our Key Worker role may be the one for you.

About LEAP out of Hours Care service

We support up to 11 participants at a time to live within our therapeutic community, where we provide a supportive and safe space.

During the day, participants attend the NHS Lothian and Edinburgh Abstinence Project (LEAP). This is an intensive programme for those who want to stop drinking or using drugs. The programme is delivered over 12 weeks and participants attend a structured programme Monday to Friday.

In the evenings and on weekends we provide support, a friendly ear, and therapeutic activities to the community.

About the role

As part of a small, dedicated team you will work to ensure the community is a homely, welcoming and safe space that supports participants in their recovery journey: Your main duties will involve:

• Providing emotional support to participants

• Encouraging participants to take part in activities

• Providing and receiving handovers from colleagues and the core programme therapy team

• Your shifts will involve lone working and sleepovers at our Marchfield property

The shift pattern for this role is Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9:45pm-9:45am (plus 1 hour team meeting)

About You

We are looking for someone who is great at building relationships and maintaining strong professional boundaries. You should also be:

• Confident making decisions and working on your own

• An excellent communicator with great organisational skills

• Knowledgeable or have lived experience of the issues that lead to or affect addiction

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.

Read more about our values.

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Key Worker (Weekends), LEAP Out of Hours Care Project

  • Part time
  • £25,101 pro-rata
  • On site: Edinburgh-based
  • Closing 14th October 2024

Are you passionate about working with people in a person-centred way? Do you want to make a big difference to the lives of people in recovery?

If so, then our Key Worker role may be the one for you.

About LEAP out of Hours Care service

We support up to 11 participants at a time to live within our therapeutic community, where we provide a supportive and safe space. During the day, participants attend the NHS Lothian and Edinburgh Abstinence Project (LEAP). This is an intensive programme for those who want to stop drinking or using drugs. The programme is delivered over 12 weeks and participants attend a structured programme Monday to Friday.

In the evenings and on weekends we provide support, a friendly ear, and therapeutic activities to the community.

About the role

As part of a small, dedicated team you will work to ensure the community is a homely, welcoming and safe space that supports participants in their recovery journey: Your main duties will involve:

• Providing emotional support to participants

• Encouraging participants to take part in activities

• Providing and receiving handovers from colleagues and the core programme therapy team

• Your shift will involve lone working and a sleepover at our Marchfield property

Hours of work are Saturday 12 noon to Sunday 9.45am , this includes a 7-hour sleeping shift. Plus attendance at a 1-hour team meeting during the week.

About You

We are looking for someone who is great at building relationships and maintaining strong professional boundaries. You should also be:

• Confident making decisions and working on your own

• An excellent communicator with great organisational skills

• Knowledgeable or have lived experience of the issues that lead to or affect addiction

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.

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Administrator, Edinburgh Recovery Housing

  • Part time
  • £23,360 – £24,738 pro-rata
  • On site: Edinburgh
  • Closing 14th October 2024

Are you a skilled administrator looking to be part of a project that supports those in recovery?

About the Service

We provide recovery housing across 2 projects in Edinburgh: LEAP and our Women’s Recovery House. Both projects provide housing for those in recovery and support residents by offering peer support and therapeutic activities.

At our LEAP Out of Hours Care service, we support up to 11 participants at a time. During the day, participants attend the NHS Lothian and Edinburgh Abstinence Project (LEAP) programme, which is delivered over 12 weeks, Monday to Friday. In the evenings and on weekends we provide support, a friendly ear, and therapeutic activities to the community.

Our Women’s Recovery Housing is a new service incorporating group housing and proactive peer support. The service helps residents negotiate early recovery.

About the role

We are seeking a highly organised individual to support with administration duties cross both services. Your main duties will involve:

• Ensure our recording system Lamplight is accurate and up to date

• Updating our housing benefit and service charge payments

• Assisting in monitoring and evaluation requirements for both services

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.

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 aboutour impactandour values.

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Trustee

  • Management Board
  • Unpaid
  • Hybrid: Edinburgh
  • Closing 28th October 2024

Are you passionate about a fairer, more inclusive society? Would you like to join an innovative, compassionate charity that’s leading the way in tackling the causes and consequences of homelessness?

If so, apply now to join our Board of Trustee's!

About us

Our values-led and relationship-based services support people excluded from family, home, work, or communities. As need for our services has grown, so have we, and we’re looking for new trustees to contribute to our vision and five-year plan.

About the role

Our Board of Trustees are responsible for overseeing our governance, setting our strategy, and ensuring that we’re accountable and administered effectively.

We currently hold 2-hour Board meetings every six weeks, which you can join in-person or online. You will also have the opportunity to attend further internal and external events for learning and connection.

About you

We’d like to enhance our board to better reflect the diverse individuals and communities we work alongside, so we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Cyrenians is a place for learning, innovating and connecting, so whether you’re already an experienced trustee, or taking your first step, we’d love to hear from you.

Just some examples of the experience or expertise you may bring include:

  • Equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Third sector leadership
  • Digital strategy
  • Social housing
  • Legal

You may bring different skills and strengths – more important is your passion to use your skills and experience in guiding and supporting us as we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness.

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