The Service

The Harm Reduction Development Officer will work closely alongside the Harm Reduction team in Dundee and Homeless Accommodation Services in Edinburgh and Glasgow to develop Harm Reduction best practice and procedures across the organisation.

The Role

The Harm Reduction Development Officer will work with the existing staff in Hillcrest Futures’ Enhanced Injecting Equipment Provision (IEP) and Homeless Accommodation Services, alongside people with lived experience of drug and alcohol dependence to:

• Develop procedures for High Tolerance Approaches to engage people who use drugs in homeless accommodation services
• Develop procedures and best practice in drug checking services
• Support innovative research in harm reduction aimed at preventing drug deaths
• Deliver training and model best practice to staff to roll out these new approaches in services
• Promote the innovative approaches locally and nationally to help move forward current approaches to help prevent drug related deaths

You Will

This is an exciting new role that will help to move forward current drug policy locally and nationally. As such you will have a wealth of knowledge and experience in drugs/alcohol and homeless policy and provision, a passion for harm reduction and drive to reduce drug related deaths.

You will be responsible for writing organisational procedures and will need excellent communication skills – both in terms of working with people and writing clear, concise procedures and guidance for staff. You will be able to engage and communicate with people with lived experience, their families, our workforce, external delivery partners and strategic partners.

This work is at the forefront of innovation in harm reduction practice and you will be able to interpret emerging research and legislative frameworks and develop this into front line service delivery.

Please note this role is based at our South Ward Road office in Dundee however there will be regular travel to Edinburgh and Glasgow required.

Company Benefits

• Pension Scheme
• Generous Holiday Entitlement
• Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package
• Free access to online discounts for well-known retailers
• Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories)
• Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops)

Sponsorship

Please note that Hillcrest Futures do not hold a licence to sponsor any visa applications at present.

The Service

We have positions in 3 of our services in the city centre of Edinburgh - The Pleasance, Tollcross and Bruntsfield. We support individuals who are homeless and most likely have experienced some level of trauma, exclusion and stigma in their life.

We have various hours available in our services.

The Role

As a Support Worker you will:

• As a service we provide emotional and practical support with a harm reduction ethos.
• Offer support to individuals to develop and maintain independent living skills.

You Will

• Be person-centred with a commitment to a trauma-informed approach.
• Be skilled in building trusting relationships.
• Have a non-judgemental approach.

About the Benefits

• Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Patterns
• Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package
• Free access to on-line discounts for well-known retailers
• Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories)
• Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops)

Sponsorship

Please note that Hillcrest Futures do not hold a licence to sponsor any visa applications at present.

All successful candidates will be required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post.

Please note we do not accept C.V’s or approaches from recruitment agencies.

The Service

We are looking to recruit employees for our Edinburgh Services located at Tollcross View and St Johns Hill.

Our services provide twenty four hour per day, seven days per week supported accommodation to individuals who are homeless and have complex and multiple support needs.

The Role

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Have a person centred and Trauma informed ApproachBe skilled at building trusting relationships
• Have a compassionate and non- judgemental approach
• Be the first point of contact for people when they are looking for support as our services are staffed twenty four hours a day, seven days a week
• Be required to contact external agencies and advocate on someone's behalf
• Support individuals to attend appointments, provide emotional support or respond to health emergencies

You Will

• Have a positive, flexible attitude and be committed to our values and the work we do
• Have good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Be confident and assertive in your approach as these posts will involve some level of lone working
• Be provided with all relevant training to succeed in the role
• Possess an SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, or have the willingness to undertake study to achieve this
• Be required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post

About the Benefits

• Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Patterns
• Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package
• Free access to on-line discounts for well-known retailers
• Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories)
• Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops)

Sponsorship

Please note that Hillcrest Futures do not hold a licence to sponsor any visa applications at present.

*Please Note – this post is exempt under Section 83 of the Equality Act 2010, therefore only female candidates will be considered.

The Service

Lauriston in Leith is supported accommodation service based in the Leith area of Edinburgh, supporting women who are homeless who are most likely to have experienced trauma, exclusion and stigma in their life. Our service operates twenty four hours a day, seven days a week.

We are recruiting for two Support Worker (Female Only)* posts. Both posts are 39 hours per week (full-time)

The Role

As a team we offer a place of safety providing emotional and practical support with a harm reduction ethos.

You will be part of a team who will offer support to the women to develop and maintain independent living skills.

About You

You Will:

• Be person-centred in your approach and with a commitment to a trauma-informed care
• Be skilled at building trusting relationships
• Have a non-judgemental approach
• Hold an SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) or demonstrate the ability and willingness to undertake this qualification

All successful candidates will be required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post.

About the Benefits

• Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Patterns
• Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package
• Free access to online discounts for well-known retailers
• Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories)
• Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops)

Sponsorship

Please note that Hillcrest Futures do not hold a license to sponsor any visa applications at present.

If you are looking for a job with job satisfaction that will be hard to match keep reading! We have an opportunity to work within Hillcrest Futures supporting adults with a variety of additional support needs such as mental health issues, learning disability, physical disabilities, autism, drug and alcohol issues and dementia.

The Role

As a support worker you will:

• Be helping people with all aspects of daily life ,including personal care (which may include intimate personal care), toileting, bathing, showering, dressing and assistance with mobility.
• Support with all aspects of medication.
• Support with cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and shopping.
• Some Individuals need support with their preferred method of communication along with emotional, behavioural and personal safety support.
• Emotional support and support with recovery process
• Promotion of positive mental health and developing constructive coping strategies
• Accessing community based resources and planning for leisure so that life is interesting and enjoyable and exploring opportunities for meaningful employment.

In this role you have the brilliant opportunity to give new experiences to the people you are supporting.

You Will

• Be cheerful, caring and reliable.
• Smile a lot, be able to chat about a wide range of topics and be able to make a positive difference to someone’s day.
• Have good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Work as a part of a team and be required to carry out sleepover and waking night shifts.
• Undertake a key working role that includes administrative tasks and IT skills.
• Be able to show transferrable skills relating to care.
• Hold an SVQ2 in Health and Social Care, or have the willingness undertake study to achieve this.

You will be required to obtain registration with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post.

About the Benefits

• Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Patterns
• Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package
• Free access to on-line discounts for well-known retailers
• Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories)
• Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops)

Sponsorship

Please note that Hillcrest Futures do not hold a licence to sponsor any visa applications at present.

£500 Retention Payment!!

You will receive £500 if you are successfully appointed with Hillcrest Futures

£250 on successful completion of your 6 month probation period

£250 on successful completion of 12 months service

The Service

Milton Street is based just off the top of the Hilltown in Dundee – it’s made of four bungalows next door to each other with a male individual in each house with a variety of different needs including epilepsy.

The role

As a Support Worker you will be helping people with all aspects of daily life, including;

• Personal care (which may include intimate personal care), toileting, bathing, showering, dressing and assistance with mobility
• Support with all aspects of medication
• Support with cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and shopping
• Some individuals need support with their preferred method of communication along with emotional, behavioural and personal safety support

In this role you have the brilliant opportunity to give new experiences to the people you are supporting

You Will

• Be cheerful, caring and reliable
• Smile a lot, be able to chat about a wide range of topics and be able to make a positive difference to someone’s day
• Have good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Work as a part of a team and be required to carry out sleepover and waking night shifts
• Undertake a key working role that includes administrative tasks and IT skills
• Be able to show transferrable skills relating to care
• Hold an SVQ2 in Health and Social Care, or have the willingness undertake study to achieve this
• Be required to obtain registration with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post

About the Benefits:

• Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Patterns
• Generous Holiday Entitlement
• Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package
• Free access to on-line discounts for well-known retailers
• Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories)
• Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops)

Sponsorship: Please note that Hillcrest Futures do not hold a licence to sponsor any visa applications at present.

£500 Retention Payment!!

You will receive £500 if you are successfully appointed with Hillcrest Futures

£250 on successful completion of your 6 month probation period

£250 on successful completion of 12 months service

Our Service

Queen Mary Avenue provides twenty four hour, seven days per week residential support to eight female individuals who have a variety of support needs, including mental health and addiction issues. Each individual we support has previously been homeless or has been threatened with homelessness.

We have two 39 hours per week positions available.

Due to the nature of this service, we are recruiting for females only*.

The Role

As a Support Worker, you will:

Deliver a high standard of care and support for individuals in line with their outcome plans

Provide support to individuals with day to day living in order to help individuals achieve positive outcomes in life

Build positive relationships with the individuals we support to assist them tackle the issues that led to their homelessness

Be confident dealing with crisis intervention situations

You Will:

Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Have the ability to lone work and work well as part of a team

Be organised with good time keeping skills

Be confident dealing with a homeless client group and have compassion and understanding for the issues homeless people face

Possess an SVQ2 in Health and Social Care, or the willingness to undertake study to achieve this

Be required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post

About the Benefits:

Pension Scheme

Flexible Working Patterns

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package

Free access to on-line discounts for well-known retailers

Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary)

Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories)

Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops)

*Please Note - this post is exempt under section 7 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, therefore only female candidates will be considered.

Our Service

Lauriston in Leith offers supported accommodation for eleven women who are homeless with complex and multiple needs. The service is looking for an individual with the vision, passion and ability to continue to develop the current service whilst ensuring our staff are highly trained and receive excellent support.

Due to the nature of the service, we are recruiting females only*.

The Role

As a Service Manager, you will:

• Be responsible for the day to day management and development of the service

• Lead and support the team in delivering a high quality service to the people we support

• Be able to prioritise, evaluate and delegate tasks, where applicable

• Support and encourage individual staff and the team to develop and grow in their roles

You Will

• Be highly motivated with excellent leadership skills

• Lead and support the team to develop their own skills

• Develop relationships with the team, internal partners, and with external stakeholders

• You will have a passion to look to continuously improve and grow the service, alongside the Operational Manager

• Hold relevant qualifications in line with SSSC requirements, SVQ Level 4, or have the willingness to undertake

• Possession of, or willingness to, undertake additional management training in line with role and SSSC requirements and PDA supervisory Management

• Ability to register with SSSC, and meet all ongoing registration requirements within agreed timescales

• Knowledge of Moving and Handling, willingness to undertake Competency Based Assessor Training

About the Benefits

• Pension Scheme

• Flexible Working Patterns

• Generous Holiday Entitlement

• Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package

• Free access to on-line discounts for well-known retailers

• Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary)

• Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories)

• Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops)

*Please Note - this post is exempt under section 7 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, therefore only female candidates will be considered.

£500 Retention Payment!!

You will receive £500 if you are successfully appointed with Hillcrest Futures

£250 on successful completion of your 6 month probation period

£250 on successful completion of 12 months service

Are you passionate about caring for others? Are you looking for a new opportunity in the Adult Social Care sector with flexible hours? Do you like the idea of coming to work where no two days are the same? Then come and join our fantastic team at Hillcrest Futures!

Even if you’ve never worked in care before, that’s ok. We offer full induction training and support, and will support your continued learning and personal development throughout your career.

If you are currently working in care and looking for some additional hours to fit in around your main job, or looking for a change, then this may be an ideal opportunity for you.

We can offer a wide variety of flexible contracts with as little as one shift a month to suit any busy schedule, and help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

In return we offer a competitive salary, including a payment of £94.50 for sleepover shifts and time and a third for waking nights. We also offer a generous benefits package to show how appreciated you really are.

About our Services

Our services are supported accommodation service based in Edinburgh. We provide support to individuals who are homeless with a variety of support needs including substance misuse and mental health issues.

About You

• You will be a good communicator, both written and verbal
• You will be confident in dealing with a homeless client group and have compassion and understanding of the issues these individuals may have
• You will lone work on occasions
• You will manage emergency situations in accordance with the policies of the organisation liaising with outside agencies where appropriate
• You will be organised with good time keeping
• Be able to demonstrate transferrable skills relating to care
• Hold an SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) or, demonstrate the ability and willingness to undertake required qualification for SSSC registration
• Be required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within six months of taking up the post

About the Benefits as a Flexible Support Worker:

• Flexible Working Hours
• Full 2 week Induction with our Futures Fast Start programme
• Free Core Training
• Free SVQ training
• Paid Annual Leave
• Sick Pay Entitlement
• PVG Costs Paid
• Full mileage paid at 55p per mile (Homecare and Outreach Services)
• £200 Recommend a Friend Scheme (terms and conditions apply)

The Service

We are looking to recruit Support Workers to work across our services in Edinburgh, providing care and support to individuals. We have various full and part-time positions available.

We are looking to recruit Support Workers to work across our supported accommodation services based in Edinburgh. The individuals we support are homeless individuals with a variety of support needs including substance misuse and mental health issues.

The Role

As a Support Worker you will;

• Support individuals who are presently homeless with their individual Support Needs.

You Will

• Be confident in dealing with a homeless client group
• Have compassion and understanding for the issues homeless people face
• Hold an SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) or, demonstrate the ability and willingness to undertake this qualification
• Be required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within six months of taking up the post

Company Benefits

• Full PVG costs paid
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Patterns
• Generous Holiday Entitlement
• Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package
• Free access to online discounts for well-known retailers
• Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories)
• Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops)

£500 Retention Payment!!

You will receive £500 if you are successfully appointed with Hillcrest Futures

£250 on successful completion of your 6 month probation period

£250 on successful completion of 12 months service

The Service

Lauriston in Leith is a twenty four hour, seven day a week supported accommodation based in the Leith area of Edinburgh. We work with women who are homeless with a variety of support needs including substance misuse and mental health issues and are a registered Housing Support Service.

The Role

As a Support Worker you will:

• Support individuals who are presently homeless with their individual support needs
• Maintain independence skills; following interests and hobbies
• Deal with mail and welfare benefits system
• Support to bid for own tenancy; future planning; assisting to access furniture packages

You Will

• Be confident in dealing with a homeless client group
• Have compassion and understanding for the issues homeless individuals face
• Hold an SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) or demonstrate the ability and willingness to undertake this qualification
• Be required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within six months of taking up the post

Company Benefits

• Full PVG costs paid
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Patterns
• Generous Holiday Entitlement
• Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package
• Free access to online discounts for well-known retailers
• Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories)
• Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops)

*Please Note - this post is exempt under section 7 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, therefore only female candidates will be considered.

You will receive £500 if you are successfully appointed with Hillcrest Futures

£250 on successful completion of your 6 month probation period

£250 on successful completion of 12 months service

The Service

Hillcrest Futures Adult Drug and Alcohol Service provides one-to-one and group support to individuals and families affected by drug and alcohol addiction. We use an asset based approach to support people to make positive changes to improve their wellbeing. We provide support to reduce the impact of drug and alcohol addiction on individuals, families and the wider community.

The Job

As Project Worker you will:

• Provide one-to-one support utilising your own lived experience, where appropriate, to deliver group activities that will motivate people to make positive changes in their lives and support their recovery from drug and alcohol dependence
• Work closely with those in recovery to develop activities and initiatives that support people to be active in their local community and build new skills to move on with their lives.

You Will

• Have experience of working with people on a one-to-one basis as well as experience in designing and facilitating groups
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be experienced working in partnership with a range of agencies to support an individual
• Be self-motivated and able to work under your own initiative in community settings
• Hold an SCQF Level 7, SVQ3, or equivalent in Health and Social Care
• Have a valid drivers licence and access to your own car for work purposes

For any enquiries relating to the post, please contact Danny Kelly on 07917585537

Are you passionate about caring for others? Are you looking for a new opportunity in the Adult Social Care sector with flexible hours? Do you like the idea of coming to work where no two days are the same? Then come and join our fantastic team at Hillcrest Futures!

Even if you’ve never worked in care before, that’s ok. We offer full induction training and support, and will support your continued learning and personal development throughout your career.

If you are currently working in care and looking for some additional hours to fit in around your main job, or looking for a change, then this may be an ideal opportunity for you.

We can offer a wide variety of flexible contracts with as little as one shift a month to suit any busy schedule, and help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

In return we offer a competitive salary, including a payment of £94.50 for sleepover shifts and £14 per hour for waking nights. We also offer a generous benefits package to show how appreciated you really are.

About the Benefits as a Flexible Support Worker:

• Flexible Working Hours
• Full 2 week Induction with our Futures Fast Start programme
• Free Core Training
• Free SVQ training
• Paid Annual Leave
• Sick Pay Entitlement
• PVG Costs Paid
• Full mileage paid at 55p per mile (Homecare and Outreach Services)
• £200 Recommend a Friend Scheme (terms and conditions apply)

About our Services

Our services are supported accommodation service based in Edinburgh. We provide support to individuals who are homeless with a variety of support needs including substance misuse and mental health issues.

About You

• You will be a good communicator, both written and verbal
• You will be confident in dealing with a homeless client group and have compassion and understanding of the issues these individuals may have
• You will lone work on occasions
• You will manage emergency situations in accordance with the policies of the organisation liaising with outside agencies where appropriate
• You will be organised with good time keeping
• Be able to demonstrate transferrable skills relating to care
• Hold an SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) or, demonstrate the ability and willingness to undertake required qualification for SSSC registration
• Be required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within six months of taking up the post

You will receive £500 if you are successfully appointed with Hillcrest Futures

£250 on successful completion of your 6 month probation period

£250 on successful completion of 12 months service

Our services are supported accommodation services based in Edinburgh. The individuals who use our service are homeless with a variety of support needs including substance misuse and mental health issues.

The Job

As a Night Worker you will;

• Work alone to provide overnight cover for the service, ensuring the building and all individuals are safe and secure
• Deal with any emergency situations in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
• Carry our 7 shifts per fortnight. This being 5 nights one week and 2 nights the other week, shifts run from 9pm to 8.10am.

You Will:

• Be confident in dealing with a homeless client group
• Have compassion and understanding for the issues homeless people face.

Company Benefits:

• Full PVG costs paid
• Pension Scheme
• Generous Holiday Entitlement
• Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package
• Free access to online discounts for well-known retailers
• Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories)
• Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops)

Our Oxgangs Project offers temporary supported accommodation for 17 males from the ages of sixteen upwards.

The Role

The role of the Support Worker will include:

• Supporting individuals to move on from the service and resettle them in the community in a permanent housing option suited to their needs
• Covering gaps in an established 4 day week rota with no night shifts
• Working a variety of shifts including; early shifts, backshifts, and weekend working.

You Will

• Be confident in dealing with a homeless client group and have compassion and understanding for the issues homeless people face.
• Have the ability to work as part of a team and on a lone working basis.
• Hold an SVQ2 in Health and Social Care or have the ability and willingness to undertake study to achieve this
• Be organised with good time keeping skills
• Be able to demonstrate transferrable skills relating to care
• Be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post.

The Service

St John’s Hill is a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week supported accommodation based in the centre of Edinburgh. We work with men and women who are homeless. We are a registered Housing Support Service.

The Job

Individuals have a wide variety of support needs including, but not limited to, poor health and wellbeing, substance misuse, relationship breakdowns and low self-esteem. Most Individuals are looking to move into their own tenancies and often require support focused on daily living skills.

The Candidate

You should have a positive flexible attitude and be committed to our values and the work we do.

You should be confident and assertive in your approach as this post does involve lone working.

Company Benefits

● Full PVG costs paid

● Pension Scheme

● Flexible Working Patterns

● Generous Holiday Entitlement

● Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package

● Free access to online discounts for well-known retailers

● Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary)

● Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories)

● Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops)

The Service

Lauriston in Leith is a 24 hours a day 7 days a week supported accommodation based in the Leith area of Edinburgh. We work with women who are homeless. We are a registered Housing Support Service.

The Job

Individuals have a wide variety of support needs including, but not limited to, mental health issues, substance misuse and learning disabilities. Most individuals are looking to move into their own tenancies and often require a lot of support focused on daily living skills.

The Candidate

You should have a positive flexible attitude and be committed to the work we do. You should be confident and assertive in your approach as this post involves lone working.

*Please Note - this post is exempt under section 7 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, therefore only female candidates will be considered.

Company Benefits

● Full PVG costs paid

● Pension Scheme

● Flexible Working Patterns

● Generous Holiday Entitlement

● Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package

● Free access to online discounts for well-known retailers

● Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary)

● Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories)

● Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops)

The Service

Our Oxgangs Project offers temporary supported accommodation for 17 males from the ages of sixteen upwards.

The Role

The role of the Support Worker will include:

• Supporting individuals to move on from the service and resettle them in the community in a permanent housing option suited to their needs
• Covering gaps in an established rota
• Working a variety of shifts including; early shifts, backshifts, and weekend working.

You Will

• Be confident in dealing with a homeless client group and have compassion and understanding for the issues homeless people face
• Have the ability to work as part of a team and on a lone working basis
• Hold an SVQ2 in Health and Social Care or have the ability and willingness to undertake study to achieve this
• Be organised with good time keeping skills
• Be able to demonstrate transferrable skills relating to care
• Be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post.

£500 Retention Payment!!

You will receive £500 if you are successfully appointed with Hillcrest Futures

£250 on successful completion of your 6 month probation period

£250 on successful completion of 12 months service

Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Registration fees paid for new applicants!! (Scottish Government pilot initiative until 25th June 2022)

The Service

Our St John’s Hill service based in the centre of Edinburgh, provides temporary accommodation and support to twenty one single homeless individuals who often experience multiple and complex needs.

The Role

As a Support Worker you will:

• Report directly to the manager and assistant manager;
• Be responsible for the overall provision of a quality support; service to enable individuals to work on issues which may have contributed to their homelessness, and to help move them on to longer term sustainable accommodation in local communities;
• Develop excellent, supportive relationships with individuals to help them agree with areas of their lives that they would like support with, and offer direct support to achieve their desired outcomes;
• Maintain required paperwork and contribute to the overall delivery of the service.

You Will

• Be highly motivated with excellent communication and organisational skills;
• Have knowledge and experience of working with individuals;
• Be an excellent team player who is able to inspire and motivate others;
• Have a strong personal and professional values;
• Hold an SVQ2 in Health and Social Care or be willing to undertake study to achieve this.;
• Be required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post.

Company Benefits

• Full PVG costs paid
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Patterns
• Generous Mileage Allowance
• Generous Holiday Entitlement
• Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package
• Free access to online discounts for well-known retailers
• Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories)
• Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops)

£500 Retention Payment!!

You will receive £500 if you are successfully appointed with Hillcrest Futures

£250 on successful completion of your 6 month probation period

£250 on successful completion of 12 months service

Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Registration fees paid for new applicants!! (Scottish Government pilot initiative until 25th June 2022)

*Please Note - this post is exempt under section 7 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, therefore only female candidates will be considered.

The Service

Lauriston In Leith provides care and support for women who are homeless, in our supported accommodation service based near Ferry Road. Care and support is available twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. We are a registered Housing Support Service.

The Role

As a Concierge you will:

Provide support to individuals with a wide variety of support needs including, but not limited to, poor health and wellbeing, substance misuse, relationship breakdowns and low self esteem

Support individuals with daily living skills in order to equip them for moving into their own tenancies.

You Will

• Have a positive flexible attitude
• Be committed to our values and the work we do
• Be confident and assertive in your approach as this post does involve lone working

Company Benefits

• Full PVG costs paid
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Patterns
• Generous Mileage Allowance
• Generous Holiday Entitlement
• Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package
• Free access to online discounts for well-known retailers
• Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories)
• Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops)

£500 Retention Payment!!

You will receive £500 if you are successfully appointed with Hillcrest Futures

• £250 on successful completion of your 6 month probation period
• £250 on successful completion of 12 months service

Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Registration Fees paid for new applicants!! (Scottish Government pilot initiative until 25th June 2022)

The Service

Our Tollcross View service offers temporary supported accommodation in Edinburgh to fourteen males from the ages of sixteen upwards.

The Role

The role of the Support Worker will include:

• Supporting individuals to move on from the service and resettle in the community, in a permanent housing option suited to their needs
• Covering gaps in an established rota
• Working a variety of shifts including; early shifts, backshifts, and weekend working

You Will

• Be confident in dealing with a homeless client group and have compassion and understanding for the issues homeless people face
• Have the ability to work as part of a team and on a lone working basis
• Be organised with good time keeping skills
• Be able to demonstrate transferrable skills relating to care
• Hold an SVQ2 in Health and Social Care or have the ability and willingness to undertake study to achieve this
• Be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post

Company Benefits

• Full PVG costs paid
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Patterns
• Generous Holiday Entitlement
• Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package
• Free access to online discounts for well-known retailers
• Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories)
• Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops)

Hybrid working – we actively try to ensure a positive work life balance and we welcome applications from those requiring flexibility in terms of location.

Our current hybrid model is three days home and, or remote working and two office-based days.

The Service

An opportunity has arisen for a Marketing Officer to join the Communications and Media Team to assist the Communications Manager in the delivery of a comprehensive marketing service to support all activities of the Hillcrest organisation.

The Role

As the Marketing Officer you will:

Work with external suppliers to create marketing collateral in order to promote the business

Act as an ambassador as we go through a refresh of the Hillcrest branding

Be responsible for the planning and delivery of staff events such as conferences, Annual General Meetings (AGMs) and committee meetings

Report on marketing activity to track campaign performance and effectiveness

You Will

Lead external creative agencies, when appropriate, to effectively manage the creation of promotional materials, online activities and events

Work closely with internal stakeholders to provide marketing support for effective communication with target audiences

Be the Hillcrest Brand Ambassador, creating awareness of and developing our brand

Hold a degree level qualification or have equivalent work experience in a subject area relevant to Marketing

Company Benefits

• Savings Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Patterns
• Generous Mileage Allowance
• Generous Holiday Entitlement
• Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package
• Free access to online discounts for well-known retailers
• Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories)
• Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops)

The Department

As part of the Finance department, the Payroll team works across all companies within Hillcrest. The team ensure that the business delivers an effective payroll function across the organisation ensuring that all processes and payments are compliant with relevant payroll legislation and service level agreements.

The Role

As Finance Co-ordinator, you will:

• Prepare all input data for entry into the payroll system and calculate monthly salaries in line with procedures.
• Carry out all necessary calculations including staff expense, overtime and holiday pay
• Calculate and ensure monthly payment of Pay as You Earn (PAYE) and, or National Insurance (NI), pension and other wage deductions to the appropriate authorities

You Will

• Have strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Have proven experience of processing all aspects of payroll and proven knowledge of current legislation
• Have comprehensive knowledge and skill with Microsoft excel
• Work co-operatively and collaborate with colleagues from all teams, to successfully deliver services and outcomes
• Be qualified (or willing to work towards a qualification) to Level 7 of the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework, in a subject relevant to the role

Company Benefits

• Savings Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Patterns
• Generous Mileage Allowance
• Generous Holiday Entitlement
• Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package
• Free access to online discounts for well-known retailers
• Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories)
• Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops)

£500 Retention Payment!!

You will receive £500 if you are successfully appointed with Hillcrest Futures

£250 on successful completion of your 6 month probation period

£250 on successful completion of 12 months service

Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Registration Fees Paid!! (Scottish Government pilot initiative)

The Service

Lauriston In Leith provides care and support for women who are homeless, in our supported accommodation service based near Ferry Road. Care and support is available twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. We are a registered Housing Support Service.

Interviews for this post will be held on the 3rd of February.

The Role

As a Concierge you will:

Provide support to individuals with a wide variety of support needs including, but not limited to, poor health and wellbeing, substance misuse, relationship breakdowns and low self esteem

Support individuals with daily living skills in order to equip them for moving into their own tenancies.

You Will

Have a positive flexible attitude

• Be committed to our values and the work we do
• Be confident and assertive in your approach as this post does involve lone working

Company Benefits

• Full PVG costs paid
• Savings Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Patterns
• Generous Mileage Allowance
• Generous Holiday Entitlement
• Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package
• Free access to online discounts for well-known retailers
• Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories)
• Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops)

*Please Note - this post is exempt under section 7 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, therefore only female candidates will be considered.

£500 Retention Payment!!

You will receive £500 if you are successfully appointed with Hillcrest Futures

£250 on successful completion of your 6 month probation period

£250 on successful completion of 12 months service

The Service

Our Bruntsfield House service offers temporary supported accommodation for twenty adults accommodating both males and females, from the ages of sixteen upwards including couples.

The Role

• The role of the Support Worker will include:
• Supporting individuals to move on from the service and resettle them in the community in a permanent housing option suited to their needs
• Covering gaps in an established rota
• Working a variety of shifts including; early shifts, backshifts, and weekend working

You Will

• Be confident in dealing with a homeless client group and have compassion and understanding for the issues homeless people face
• Have the ability to work as part of a team and on a lone working basis
• Hold an SVQ2 in Health and Social Care or have the ability and willingness to undertake study to achieve this
• Be organised with good time keeping skills
• Be able to demonstrate transferrable skills relating to care
• Be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post

Company Benefits

• Savings Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Patterns
• Generous Mileage Allowance
• Generous Holiday Entitlement
• Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package
• Free access to online discounts for well-known retailers
• Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories)
• Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops)

£500 Retention Payment!!

You will receive £500 if you are successfully appointed with Hillcrest Futures

£250 on successful completion of your 6 month probation period

£250 on successful completion of 12 months service

*Full time 39 hours per week

*Part time hours negotiable with manager

The Service

Our St John’s Hill service based in the centre of Edinburgh, provides temporary accommodation and support to twenty one single homeless individuals who often experience multiple and complex needs.

The Role

As a Support Worker you will:

• Report directly to the manager and assistant manager;
• Be responsible for the overall provision of a quality support; service to enable individuals to work on issues which may have contributed to their homelessness, and to help move them on to longer term sustainable accommodation in local communities;
• Develop excellent, supportive relationships with individuals to help them agree with areas of their lives that they would like support with, and offer direct support to achieve their desired outcomes;
• Maintain required paperwork and contribute to the overall delivery of the service.

You Will

• Be highly motivated with excellent communication and organisational skills;
• Have knowledge and experience of working with individuals;
• Be an excellent team player who is able to inspire and motivate others;
• Have strong personal and professional values;
• Hold an SVQ2 in Health and Social Care or be willing to undertake study to achieve this.;
• Be required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post.

Company Benefits

• Savings Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Patterns
• Generous Mileage Allowance
• Generous Holiday Entitlement
• Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package
• Free access to online discounts for well-known retailers
• Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories)
• Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops)

£500 Retention Payment!!

You will receive £500 if you are successfully appointed with Hillcrest Futures

£250 on successful completion of your 6 month probation period

£250 on successful completion of 12 months service

The Service

Our Priory Outreach service provides housing support and care at home for people with complex drug and alcohol issues who may also have other difficulties including; challenging behaviour, forensic needs, mental health difficulties, cognitive impairment and a physical disability.

The service provides practical support to people to maintain their tenancy and provide a safe and secure environment. The service also provides support to help people participate in social activities and access resources in the community relevant to their care and support needs.

We have part time, permanent hours available within the service.

We also have a 30 hour Maternity cover post available within the service. (Nine months or until post holder returns).

The Role

Your role as Support Worker will include:

Providing emotional support when the person you are working with is feeling low and supporting people to access further support services

Supporting the delivery of Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) to people who are unable to do so themselves due to health needs

Working as part of a friendly and supportive staff team to provide the highest quality of care

Receiving training to effectively carry out your role including drug and alcohol awareness and naloxone training.

You Will

Be passionate about working with people to help them overcome their challenges and support their recovery

Have good communication skills, both written and verbal

Hold an SVQ2 in Health and Social Care, or have the ability and willingness to undertake this qualification

Be flexible in respect of shift patterns as these will include; early mornings, evenings and weekends

Be required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post

Have a full driving licence and use of your own vehicle

Company Benefits

• Savings Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Patterns
• Generous Mileage Allowance
• Generous Holiday Entitlement
• Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package
• Free access to online discounts for well-known retailers
• Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories)
• Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on a range of over 5,000 products including tablets, televisions, fitness trackers, phones, games consoles and kitchen appliances)

£500 Retention Payment!!

You will receive £500 if you are successfully appointed with Hillcrest Futures

£250 on successful completion of your 6 month probation period

£250 on successful completion of 12 months service

The Service

Tollcross View is a twenty four hour, seven day a week temporary supported accommodation service located on Lauriston Place, Edinburgh. We support fourteen male homeless individuals with a variety of support needs including substance misuse and mental health issues.

The Role

As a Support Worker you will:

• Help individuals to move on from the project and resettle them in the community, in a permanent housing option suited to their needs.
• Build supportive relationships with the individuals and assist them to tackle the issues that led to their homelessness.
• Work to a rota that involves backshifts and weekend working.

You Will

• Be confident in dealing with a homeless client group
• Have compassion and understanding for the issues homeless people face
• Hold an SVQ2 in Health and Social Care or have the willingness to undertake study to achieve this
• Be expected to complete registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within six months of taking up this post

Company Benefits

• Savings Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Patterns
• Generous Mileage Allowance
• Generous Holiday Entitlement
• Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package
• Free access to online discounts for well-known retailers
• Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories)
• Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on a range of over 5,000 products including tablets, televisions, fitness trackers, phones, games consoles and kitchen appliances)

£500 Retention Payment!!

You will receive £500 if you are successfully appointed with Hillcrest Futures

£250 on successful completion of your 6 month probation period

£250 on successful completion of 12 months service

The Service

Our service provides supported accommodation for homeless individuals, with a variety of support needs, including substance misuse and mental health. Our service is based in Edinburgh.

The Role

As a Concierge you will:

· Work alone to provide overnight cover for the service, ensuring the building and all individuals are safe and secure

· Deal with any emergency situations in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

· Work shifts from 9:00pm to 8:10am and you will carry out seven shifts over a two week period

You Will

· Be confident in dealing with a homeless client group, and have compassion and understanding for the issues homeless people face.

· Have a positive flexible attitude

· Be committed to our values and the work we do

· Be confident and assertive in your approach as this post does involve lone working

Company Benefits

· PVG costs paid in full

· Generous holiday entitlement

· Generous mileage Allowance

· Free core training provided on site

· Savings Scheme

· Death in Service Benefit

· Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package

· Organisational Recognition and Reward Scheme

£500 Retention Payment!!

You will receive £500 if you are successfully appointed with Hillcrest Futures

£250 on successful completion of your 6 month probation period

£250 on successful completion of 12 months service

The Service

Lauriston In Leith provides care and support for women who are homeless, in our supported accommodation service based near Ferry Road. Care and support is available twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. We are a registered Housing Support Service.

The Role

As a Concierge you will:

Provide support to individuals with a wide variety of support needs including, but not limited to, poor health and wellbeing, substance misuse, relationship breakdowns and low self esteem

Support individuals with daily living skills in order to equip them for moving into their own tenancies.

You Will

Have a positive flexible attitude

Be committed to our values and the work we do

Be confident and assertive in your approach as this post does involve lone working

*Please Note - this post is exempt under section 7 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, therefore only female candidates will be considered.

Company Benefits

Free access to a comprehensive Health and Well-being Package

Free access to on-line discounts for well-known retailers

Recognition and Reward Scheme

Flexible Working Patterns

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Free core training provided

Death in Service Benefit

Savings Scheme

Pension Scheme

PVG Costs Paid

£500 Retention Payment!!

You will receive £500 if you are successfully appointed with Hillcrest Futures

£250 on successful completion of your 6 month probation period

£250 on successful completion of 12 months service

The Service

St John’s Hill provides care and support for men and women who are homeless, in our supported accommodation service based in the centre of Edinburgh. Care and support is available twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. We are a registered Housing Support Service.

The Role

As a Support Worker you will:

Provide support to individuals with a wide variety of support needs including, but not limited to, poor health and well-being, substance misuse, relationship breakdowns and low self esteem

Support individuals with daily living skills in order to equip them for moving into their own tenancies

You Will

Have a positive flexible attitude

Be committed to our values and the work we do

Be confident and assertive in your approach as this post does involve lone working

Hold an SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent, or have the ability and willingness to work towards this

Be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within the first six months of taking up the post

Company Benefits

Free access to a comprehensive Health and Well-being Package

Free access to on-line discounts for well-known retailers

Recognition and Reward Scheme

Flexible Working Patterns

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Free core training provided

Death in Service Benefit

Savings Scheme

Pension Scheme

PVG Costs Paid

The Service

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced communications professional to lead Hillcrest’s Communication and Fundraising Team, for a temporary period due to maternity cover. We are looking to recruit the right person, commencing in October 2021. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the communications and fundraising functions across four companies of a large, diverse and continually evolving organisation.

The Role

We’re looking for someone with significant communications experience who has the capability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment to ensure that the organisation’s objectives are met. We are moving to a hybrid way of working so time will be spent between home and our HQ in Dundee.

You Will

• Have the ability to operate at a senior level in a large and complex organisation, delivering strategic objectives

• Have significant communications and marketing experience across a wide range of media channels including digital and print, with a track record of applying metrics and insight to create engaging, audience appropriate content

• Have demonstrable management experience of leading a team and be able to lead, plan and organise with a creative and innovative approach

For informal enquiries, please contact Lesley Don, Corporate Services Director on: ldon@hillcresthomes.org.uk

The Service:

Our Services provide care and support twenty four hours a day, seven days a week, within our three temporary supported accommodation services located across Edinburgh.

We support both male and female individuals who are homeless, and have a variety of support needs, including substance misuse and mental health.

The Role:

As a Support Worker you will:

· Move individuals on from the projects and resettle them in the community in a permanent housing option suited to their needs;

· Build supportive relationships with individuals and external parties to tackle the issues that led to homelessness and support them to live an independent life in a new home;

· Provide support to individuals to enable them to achieve their goals and work on the areas of their lives that they want to change and, or learn or re-learn skills.

You Will:

· Be confident in dealing with a homeless client group and have compassion and understanding for the issues homeless people face;

· Have good timekeeping, time-management and organisational skills;

· Work to a rota that involves backshifts and weekend working;

· Hold an SVQ2 in Health and Social Care or have the ability and willingness to undertake study to achieve this;

· Be required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within six months of taking up the post.

As a Support Worker you will:

• Be required to develop and maintain open and honest working relationships with the individuals who you are supporting;

• Provide support to individuals to enable them to achieve their goals and work on the areas of their lives that they want to change and, or learn or re-learn skills;

• Provide support in order to assist individuals to find permanent move on accommodation;

• Support individuals in the service and in their own homes. Where assessed as required, we can offer individuals some support as they move from the accommodation into their own homes.

You Will

• Have a positive flexible attitude;

• Have the ability to lone work and as part of a team

• Work Monday to Friday as per the service rota;

• Be required to take part in the on call rota and work evenings and weekends as required;

• Hold an SVQ2 in Health and Social Care, or the ability and willingness to undertake study to achieve this;

• Be required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post.

The Service

We are looking to recruit a Project Worker to join our Alcohol and Drugs Community Recovery Service. Tayside Community Recovery Service provides one-to-one and group support to individuals and families affected by drug and alcohol addiction.

The Role

The role of Project Worker will include:

• Providing one-to-one support and motivation for people to make positive changes in their lives and support their recovery from drug and alcohol dependence.

• Working closely with those in recovery to develop activities and initiatives that support people to be active in their local community and build new skills to move on with their lives.

• Providing support to reduce the impact of drug and alcohol addiction on individuals, families and the wider community.

• Using an asset based approach to support people to make positive changes to improve their wellbeing.

You Will

• Have experience of working with people on a one-to-one basis as well as experience in designing and facilitating groups.

• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience of working in partnership with a range of agencies to support an individual.

• Be self-motivated and able to work under your own initiative in community settings.

• Be educated to SCQF Level 7 SVQ3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care;

• Have a full driving licence and have the use of your own vehicle

Company Benefits

• Pension Scheme

• Generous Holiday Entitlement

• Death in Service Benefit

• Comprehensive Health and Well-Being package

• Organisational Recognition and Reward Scheme

The Service

Based in Edinburgh, the work will involve developing harm reduction initiatives within our homeless accommodation services in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Arbroath. This will include overdose awareness, distribution of naloxone, access to Injecting Equipment Provision and recruiting and supporting Peer Navigators who will work in the services sharing their own lived experience to support people with their recovery.

The Role

The role of the Project Worker will include:

• Responsibility for developing drug and alcohol harm reduction initiatives in our homeless services including drug and alcohol awareness, overdose awareness and naloxone distribution, safer injecting advice and recovery activities;
• Managing and supporting Peer Support Workers who will be based within services to help provide overdose awareness, support access to the Injecting Equipment Provision (IEP), distribute naloxone as well as developing initiatives to engage, mentor and coach people as part of their recovery through one to one and group activities.

You Will

• Have knowledge of harm reduction and experience of working with a homeless client group;
• Be self motivated with good people and time management skills;
• Have the ability to co-operatively with a wide range of internal teams and external stakeholders to support and inspire change;
• Hold an SVQ 3 in Health and Social Care (SCQF Level 6) or equivalent

The Service

The Asset Management Team is part of the Property Department and works across all property owning companies within Hillcrest. The Team deals with property management and maintenance issues to ensure that properties are well maintained and in accordance with relevant property legislation.

The Role

As Asset Management Officer, you will:

Lead on several key tasks within the team’s workload and ensure that works are completed with a clear and consistent approach to delivering great service to our customers.

Ensure that compliance is met against all relevant legislation and regulations within their remit.

You Will

• Have strong interpersonal and relationship building skills;

• Have proven experience of working in property maintenance and property factoring role;

• Be a proven self-starter, with the ability to work to deadlines and under pressure;

• Work co-operatively and collaborate with colleagues from all teams, to successfully deliver services and outcomes

• Be qualified to SCQF Level 7 or working towards a qualification in a Technical subject (such as Construction or Property Maintenance), Facility Management, Housing or Factoring Management

Company Benefits

• Disclosure costs paid in full

• Generous holiday entitlement

• Free core training provided on site

• Savings and Pension Scheme

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Death in Service Benefit

• Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package

Our Projects are 24 hours a day 7 days a week temporary supported accommodation services located across Edinburgh. We support male and female homeless individuals with a variety of needs including substance misuse and mental health issues. Our aim is to support individuals to progress to a permanent housing option suited to their needs.

The Role

The role of the Support Worker will include:

• Building supportive relationships.
• Assist individuals to tackle the issues that led to their homelessness.
• Working to a rota that involves backshifts and weekend working.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• The adherence of standards set out by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) code of practice and Hillcrest Futures policies and procedures.

You Will

• Be confident in dealing with a homeless client group.
• Have compassion and understanding for the issues homeless people face.
• Be required to either hold a registration with the SSSC or register within 6 months of your start date.
• Either hold an SVQ2 in Health and Social Care or have the willingness to undertake study to achieve this.