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Engagement & Assessment Worker
- Full time
- £34,514
- Edinburgh
- Closing 26th March 2023
- Advertised from 13th March 2023
- Permanent
Role
About us
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.
It is an exciting and important time to be joining us at Crisis. We work with thousands of people across England, Scotland and Wales so they can leave homelessness behind for good. We have recently adapted the way our services work to maximise our impact in ending homelessness. We have increased our capacity to work with people one to one and also strengthened our ability to support those people facing the most barriers to preventing or ending their homelessness.
About the role
As an Engagement & Assessment Worker, you will be the first point of contact for someone who comes to Crisis for help to end their homelessness. You will build relationships to identify both the strengths and support needs of the individual. You will work intensively with people to help stabilise their housing situation as well as identifying opportunities for them to access the wider Crisis service offer, including our Coaching and Strengths & Assets services, to end their homelessness for good.
About you
The successful candidate will:
- be passionate and dedicated about ending homelessness
- have a good knowledge of Scottish housing and homelessness legislation
- have a good knowledge of issues affecting homeless people, including housing, welfare issues, trauma, substance use, involvement in criminal justice services, and social isolation
- have a proven track record of successfully using coaching, IAG or psychologically informed approaches with people who have experience homelessness
- skills and experience of partnership working and networking
- be flexible and adaptable to change
- be a strong team player, able to use their own initiative and reflect on their own practice
You may have previous experience in the voluntary or statutory sector with a focus on working alongside marginalised people or groups.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days and option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay
- Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
- And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
Application notes
To find out more and apply please visit our website
Closing date: Sunday 26th March 2023 (at 23:59)
Interviews will be held on Thursday 13th April 2023
Top job! Senior Service Manager – Health & Wellbeing
- Full time or Part time
- £44,132 – £49,796
- Edinburgh based with travel to other sites (Scottish Borders and West Lothian) (On site)
- Closing 30th April 2024
Are you…
- An experienced manager who can think strategically and lead operationally?
- Passionate about the benefits of positive health and wellbeing
- Keen to use relationship-based ways of working to build resilience and reduce social isolation?
Do you want to play a lead role at the heart of an organisation which makes a real difference to people’s lives?
If you’d love to lead an innovative and varied range of services which all promote health & wellbeing, then this could be the job for you! Our Health & Wellbeing pillar provides Preventative and Early Intervention services which support people to build community connections and promote positive health and wellbeing, thereby reducing the risk of homelessness. We know the power of food and greenspace in bringing people together and building community connections.
About the role
The Health & Wellbeing pillar is full of knowledgeable, experienced, dedicated staff, and this role leads them to deliver the following services:
- Reset
- Food Education
- Golden Years
- OPAL (West Lothian and Borders)
You’ll be responsible for leading the pillar’s strategic and operational activities. This includes planning, budgeting, funding, partnerships, quality assurance and risk management.
About you
You will have a knack for translating strategic aims into operational reality. You will be a role model of Cyrenians’ values-led, relationships-based approach, with experience in managing, developing and supporting services and people. You’ll be keen to use your excellent management skills to support your teams, build connections and share learning across the Health & Wellbeing pillar and beyond.
You’ll bring knowledge of health and social inequalities, their impact on people today, alongside excellent partnership-working and contract management skills. You’ll have experience in building, developing and evaluating services. As this is a busy, complex role, you’ll benefit from being organised and skilled in managing expectations and competing priorities.
We welcome applications from people with lived experience of the issues Cyrenians works on.
How we’ll support you
You’ll be supported by an experienced Director of Services, and join a collaborative, knowledgeable senior management team, who will support you to develop and grow in your role. You’ll also have access to wider Cyrenians’ support, including our learning programme, and staff wellbeing services.
About Cyrenians
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 organisation and our impact online.
Our values
Compassion | Respect | Integrity | Innovation
Project Worker – Glasgow
- Full time
- £24,553 – £27,652
- Glasgow with some home working (Hybrid)
- Closing 22nd April 2024
Rock Trust are delighted to be expanding the successful ‘Housing First for Youth’ service into Glasgow. We are looking for a team member who has experience of supporting young vulnerable people accessing our services. The role will involve working intensively with a small caseload of young people to coordinate and provide emotional and practical support.
The Project Worker will work directly with young people to coordinate and provide emotional and practical support on a 1:1 and group basis. Working with young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to ensure that when homelessness can’t be avoided, their experience of homelessness is rare, brief, and non-recurring.
The Project Worker will offer line management, guidance, and support to Support Assistants and volunteers, working together to support young people to return or remain at home, improve their practical independent living skills, set up their own tenancy and access other services and to reach their full potential. Project Workers are responsible for completing support plans and risk assessments and are the main contact for any key people involved in the care and support of young people.
In addition to the responsibilities in the JD, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- An ability to build trusting, lasting relationships with young people
- Support young people to manage and thrive in their home
- Motivate young people to set goals and reach their potential
- An ability to work effectively with partners and other key people to provide young people with
- excellent care and support
- Adopt a ‘whatever it takes’ and rights based approach
- Work in a psychologically and trauma informed manner
Senior Key Worker, Cyrenians Lotus Community
- Part time
- £28,759 – £31,595 pro-rata
- Edinburgh (On site)
- Closing 22nd April 2024
Come and join the team at Cyrenians Communities.
Are you passionate about working with young people seeking asylum?
Do you want to work in a small team making a big difference in young people’s lives?
Do you want to work somewhere which ensures that the voice of those with lived experience and staff is central to decision making?
If so, then our Senior Key Worker role at Lotus may be the one for you.
About Our Lotus Community
The Lotus Community is based in North Edinburgh, we offer accommodation and support to unaccompanied asylum-seeking children. The purpose of the community is to provide a safe and supported living environment for the young people to live, learn and develop together while they go through their asylum journey.
About the role
You’ll be:
· Providing direct line management to a small team of staff
· Ensuring the referral, induction and moving processed are effective and trauma-informed.
· Ensuring our Safeguarding and Human Trafficking prevention processes are maintained to the highest standard.
· Providing occasional groupwork sessions as part of a programme of wellbeing activities.
· Overseeing the volunteer placements at Lotus and providing support when needed.
About You
We are looking for a flexible, well organised and passionate individual who is aware of the challenges our young unaccompanied children face. You will have experience of working with a similar client group, excellent communication skills, and a creative approach to problem solving. You will also have line management experience, and be motivated to work towards positive change.
You will be joining a staff team committed to the highest quality of care and support, and always striving to develop further. This means there will be great opportunities for you to both learn and develop, while sharing your skills and experiences.
How we’ll support you
An experienced and knowledgeable team member will provide full induction, and your line manager will provide regular support and supervision. 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.
You can find out more about our impact and our values online.
Corporate and Events Fundraising Officer, Relationships Team
- Full time
- £28,759 – £31,595
- Edinburgh (Hybrid)
- Closing 6th May 2024
Could you inspire the business community to tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness with us? Do you want to help shape and support ambitious fundraising plans to create transformational change?
If so, this role leading our corporate partnership and events support is for you.
About Cyrenians
At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness. We take a values-led and relationships-based approach to delivering our services because we understand that there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to supporting people towards more positive and stable futures.
About the Relationships Team
Relationships are at the heart of everything we do at Cyrenians, with those we support and those who support us too.
It’s an exciting time for Fundraising at Cyrenians. As a relatively new team, our income generation is growing rapidly. On the cusp of delivering some transformative partnerships and achieving great success with new fundraising methods, we’re expanding our team to continue delivering growth in unrestricted income.
About the role
Our Corporate donor base is growing fast, and this new role will be responsible for developing the opportunities this brings. As Corporate and Events Fundraising Officer, you will take the lead on partnership activity, designing and implementing amazing experiences for our supporters to maximise the value of these relationships.
This role is an essential part of our Relationships Team - incorporating Fundraising, Communications and Press & Public Affairs. It is a rewarding role and is part of a collaborative, supportive and motivated team.
About you
You’ll be an experienced fundraiser with a ‘can-do’ attitude and a genuine interest in putting our supporters first, preferably with experience of a corporate audience specifically. You’ll be able to spot opportunities and be creative and motivated enough to put a variety of new ideas into action.
Like us, you’ll be relationships-based and values-led in all that you do. Your excellent organisational skills will keep you on track in a varied role, and your strong interpersonal skills will inspire a real variety of supporters to tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness with us.
How we’ll support you
As part of the Relationships Team, you’ll be supported by experienced colleagues who share your passion to tackle homelessness and its root causes. We’ll encourage you to be creative and innovative, and to take a pragmatic approach to planning and implementing new initiatives.
You’ll be part of the growing Fundraising team, with the opportunity to work closely with colleagues across Marketing and Communications, the wider Relationships team and Cyrenians projects.
You will be supported to attend training and networking events to deepen your knowledge of the issues surrounding homelessness and social exclusion; engage with the local business community and extend your professional network.
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