Charity registered in Scotland SC011052
Assistant Community Food Worker
- Part time
- £24,411 – £25,233 pro-rata
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 8th December 2025
Are you passionate about helping people to increase their skills around food and nutrition?
If so, this new role could be the perfect opportunity for you.
About the role
This new role will contribute to the delivery our new Extended Table project, funded for 5 years by the National Lottery Community Fund.
The project is a partnership with 5 other organisations across the UK. All delivery partners will bring people together, tackle isolation and boost confidence through inclusive food projects – from growing food and cooking, to sharing healthy meals.
You will assist the Community Food Worker to organise and run community meals and cooking skills sessions, preparing the food alongside our with volunteers and trainees. You will also support volunteers and trainees to develop their skills and confidence. This is an exciting opportunity within Food Education, and you will be involved with growing our service as well as our reach beyond Edinburgh
About You
You will have some experience with assisting with group activities, ideally food and cooking related. You will enjoy cooking and be passionate about helping others to get involved. You will be outgoing and good at developing relationships with people. You will be a reliable and an effective team player with a can-do attitude.
How we’ll support you
You’ll be part of a small team with an experienced and supportive manager. You will have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.
Are you an experienced events organiser with an interest in food and how social eating can be used to help improve lives?
If so, this role could be perfect for you!
About the role
This role is part of the new Extended Table project, funded for 5 years by the National Lottery Community Fund.
In partnership with 5 other organisations across the UK we will use food to bring people together, tackle isolation and increase confidence
The post holder will be responsible for running a calendar of food related events.
These include our Supper Clubs and Masterclasses which bring together people from different communities to prepare food and eat together. You will also contribute to the development of our social eating spaces.
As well as providing a unique experience and new skills, our events highlight how our work with food can remove barriers to addressing social and health inequalities.
About You
You’ll be enthusiastic about food, community, and social impact. You will have experience of organising and delivering events, and bring strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a passion for creating welcoming, inclusive spaces.
How we’ll support you
You’ll be part of a small team with an experienced and supportive manager. You will 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.
Website: cyrenians.scot
Are you passionate about using food to build community, and increase opportunities for social connection and personal development?
If so, this role might be the perfect opportunity for you.
About the role
This diverse and interesting role is part of the new Extended Table project, funded for 5 years by the National Lottery Community Fund.
In partnership with 5 other organisations across the UK we will use food to bring people together, tackle isolation and increase confidence
The post holder will be responsible for running weekly Community Cook Clubs and Cooking Skills sessions, as well as developing and supporting local Social Eating Spaces.
About You
You will have experience of delivering group cooking sessions to a range of people with varying needs and abilities.
You will be confident working in partnership with others, and have
experience of gathering evidence that demonstrates the social impact and significant change for individuals.
You will enjoy working as part of a team, being creative and innovative, and be passionate about challenging existing food and social systems.
How we’ll support you
You’ll be part of a small team with an experienced and supportive manager. You will 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
Homeless and Health Inclusion Worker
- Part time
- £28,759 – £31,595 pro-rata
- On site: Falkirk
- Closing 6th January 2026
Do you want to play a key role in shaping a new project supporting people at risk of homelessness in a hospital setting?
If so, this role could be for you!
About the project
The Hospital Inreach service is part of a 12-month pilot across Forth Valley. You will be working with people experiencing homelessness who are admitted to Forth Valley Royal 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.
We are recruiting two 20-hour posts to deliver this pilot project, which replicates a service we have successfully run in Edinburgh for several years.
A quote from someone who used our Edinburgh 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 supporting individuals with complex social and emotional circumstances, as well as a solid understanding of the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness. You will apply strong interpersonal skills to deliver effective one-to-one support as well as manage relationships with multiple partner agencies across Forth Valley.
You will genuinely believe partnership working is key in supporting the people we work with. You will be resilient and perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
How we will support you
We will empower you to bring creative and innovative approaches to your work, encouraging you to explore new ideas and adapt your practice to best support the people you work with.
Your contribution will play a meaningful role in shaping service improvements and influencing wider systems change across the health and Social Care Sector.
You will also benefit from the full range of Cyrenians support, including our comprehensive training programme and dedicated 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.
Website: cyrenians.scot