Charity registered in Scotland SC017242
We’re looking for an experienced, compassionate and confident Senior Waking Nights Practitioner to join our team at Four Square.
You’ll provide calm, consistent and person-centred support throughout the night, while also supporting and guiding the wider night team. We’re looking for someone who is approachable, dependable and confident in making decisions, particularly when responding to challenging or unexpected situations.
If you’re passionate about supporting people and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Thank you for your interest in joining Four Square Scotland as a Service Manager.
This is an exciting opportunity to take on a key leadership role within our Visiting Support Team, supporting our ambition for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness to have greater choice, stability and opportunities for the future.
Our Visiting Support Team works with people across Edinburgh who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, providing practical, person-centred support to help them access stable housing and successfully sustain their tenancies.
As Service Manager, you will lead and support a team of eight, providing clear direction and effective day-to-day management while ensuring the team delivers a high-quality service to the people we support. You will play an important role in maintaining strong standards, supporting your team and helping the service continue to develop and respond to the needs of the people and communities we work with.
Four Square is looking for a Waking Night Practitioner to join our team, providing trauma-informed, person-centred support to people experiencing homelessness.
We’re looking for compassionate, resilient individuals who are confident working independently during overnight shifts while contributing to a supportive wider team. You’ll have excellent communication skills, the ability to respond calmly to challenging situations and a commitment to creating a safe, welcoming environment for the people we support.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by providing reassurance, practical assistance and emotional support to people when they need it most.
Please note: Due to the nature of this role, applications are invited from women only. This post is exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Working pattern: This role operates on a four-week rolling rota, with shifts from 9.45pm to 7.45am, including alternate weekends.
• Weeks 1 and 3: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
• Weeks 2 and 4: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
All shifts are 10 hours, averaging 35 hours per week over the four-week rota.