Bethany House Night Shift Worker - Edinburgh
- Full time
- £27,670
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 19th May 2026
- Advertised from 1st May 2026
- Permanent. 39 hours per week.
- Holiday entitlement: 225 hours per year pro rata
Role
Do you have a passion for making a difference in someone's life? Do you have patience and want to create a safe environment for people to stay? If you do, we have an opportunity for you.
Role
We are looking for a Night Shift Worker who will maintain Bethany House as a safe environment for residents while promoting a caring environment through high standards of professional practice. You will work alongside one other night shift worker each night, offering support to residents and safeguarding the house
Your tasks include establishing and maintaining the general security of the building during night shift hours, in accordance with policies and procedures and accepted customs and practices; and upkeep of our 24 hours residential unit.
Experience of working with vulnerable and homeless people, experience of working within a team and an understanding of mental health issues, addiction problems and chaotic behaviour are essential for the role. You will have an SVQ2 qualification or be willing to work towards this.
As Bethany is a Christian organisation this post carries an Occupational Requirement in line with Equality Act 2010. Applicants should have and be able to evidence an active Christian faith and commitment.
Successful applicants for this post will require membership of the PVG scheme.
We are committed to helping our employees flourish personally and professionally. Below are a few examples of the ways we support our employees.
Bethany provides 30 days of annual leave initially to all contracted staff, rising to a maximum of 40 days depending on length of service.
Bethany provides enhanced payments for maternity, paternity, and adoption.
Bethany operates a company pension scheme to which all staff are auto-enrolled, with option to opt out. We will match any staff member’s pension contribution up to a maximum of 5%.
Bethany provides a death in service benefit scheme.
Application notes
Closing date: 10:00am on Tuesday, 19 May 2026
Interview date: Friday, 22 May 2026
To find out more and apply please visit our website
As Bethany is a Christian organisation this post carries an Occupational Requirement in line with Equality Act 2010. Please note that one reference must be from your church minister or leader to endorse your live and active Christian faith and commitment
Please send your application to HR@bethanychristiantrust.com with the position you’re applying for in the subject line.
CVs will not be accepted as a substitute for an application form
Lead Practitioner
- Full time
- £26,076 – £29,144
- On site: Edinburgh Leith, Craigmillar
- Closing 10th May 2026
We are hiring! - Work with Us
Do you have experience of working with vulnerable people and an understanding of alcohol and other drugs related harm?
If this is you, we have exciting opportunities in North East Edinburgh Service for experienced Lead Practitioners in the field of Alcohol and Other Drugs.
Thus full time role would be working Monday to Friday with the occasional evenings.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Lead Practitioner, unlike other support roles, with Turning Point Scotland, no two days are the same!
You will be responsible for being the first point of contact carrying out initial assessments, building trusting relationships and ongoing keyworker support with communication an essential part of the role.
You will also be expected to work in a groupwork setting and/or provide Assertive Outreach to individual’s homes, GP practices and across multiple community settings in the North East of Edinburgh. You will be offering harm reduction advice and interventions to some of the most vulnerable and high-risk people who use drugs. These individuals may have had multiple non-fatal overdoses and are not currently engaged with treatment and or support services.
About You
You will have knowledge and experience of drug and alcohol related harm.
You will be passionate and committed and be creative in ways of engaging people, including home visits (alongside a colleague) offering support in the community. Making a difference to people’s lives, you will continue providing support until they are able to engage in more structured support within the hub.
About Us – North East Edinburgh Recovery Hub
The North East Recovery Hub offers a full range of drug and alcohol treatment and support services. We are a multi - disciplinary team comprising of Voluntary Sector, NHS and social work staff. We are based with our main office in Leith and working across our satellite location in Craigmillar.
Turning Point Scotland offers a Salary Matching opportunity within the salary scale points and based on experience.
Please note that IT skills are required for all our vacancies.
Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of start date.
We value lived experience, please visit our website to read more about our views.
We welcome applications from all candidates who are eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.
Youth Engagement Worker – Barlanark Greyfriar’s Church
- Part time
- £29,535 – £33,389 pro-rata
- On site: Presbytery of Glasgow
- Closing 5th May 2026
Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.
Barlanark Greyfriar’s Parish Church has the ambition to become more outward-looking within our local community and to actively welcome young people and families to church. As part of this action, we are looking to employ someone with a lively Christian faith to help coordinate activities and grow our base of volunteers.
With significant experience of working with children, youth and families, the successful candidate will also have knowledge and understanding of how to communicate the Christian faith to young people with enthusiasm and authenticity alongside the ability to develop, run and evaluate a programme of activities. The candidate must be a committed Christian with an active Church connection (Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010).
It is essential you have the right to work in the UK before applying to work with us. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility to work and remain in the UK if you are invited to attend for an interview.
Business Administration Manager
- Full time
- £33,155 – £38,316
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 10th May 2026
Unleash Your Potential: Help us Change Lives?
Because People Matter at Turning Point Scotland, why not join us to reach your full potential.
Our Turning Point Scotland Service in Edinburgh are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Business Administration Manager, who is motivated to work as part of our thriving and diverse team.
Your ability to work on your own initiative, manage and prioritise a busy work schedule and demonstrate attention to detail is essential. Along with your excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills and experience of working in a proactive and flexible way you will support our team in delivering the highest standard of Care and Support in our Edinburgh Visiting Housing Support Service.
If this is, you then join us as our Business Administration Manager.
Turning Point Scotland is the biggest provider of services to people experiencing or at risk of Homelessness across Scotland, delivering support to around 2000 individuals on any given day, 4500 per year.
We believe that in many cases, Homelessness is entirely preventable. Where Homelessness is not or cannot be, prevented the experience should be brief and non-recurring.
We provide support to people who are;
• Experiencing Homelessness
• At risk of Homelessness; and / or
• Need some support to protect their home
Our Edinburgh Visiting Housing Support Service provides Housing Support to people who are at risk of becoming homeless, who are homeless or who have recently experienced homelessness to move to or keep settled accommodation and gain independent living skills.
The support we provide is always person centred, we do this by involving people who know the person well, this includes family and friends, other health and Social Work professionals, Advocacy services and our own staff members.
Full training will be provided to you. We believe having the right values of respect, compassion, inclusion and integrity is all you need to join our team! We would offer you full support in completing your application.
Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of start date.
We welcome applications from all candidates who are eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.
Turning Point Scotland offers a Salary Matching within the pay points of the role.
Please note that IT skills are required for all our vacancies.
Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of start date
Top job! Head of Community Services
- Full time
- £38,000 – £40,000
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 14th May 2026
About The Open Door Edinburgh:
The Open Door (Scottish Charity Number SC007315) has provided activities and services for adults at our Morningside hub for over forty years. It remains well-supported by the community and has developed into a high-quality day service for more vulnerable older adults, providing transport and meals during Monday-Friday sessions. We centre care, connection and community at The Open Door and have a dedicated and skilled team of staff and volunteers who keep the service welcoming and enriching for all. Currently a team of eight staff and twenty volunteers support about forty individuals per week.
Purpose of Job
As registered manager, to hold overall responsibility for the organisation, management, review and development of services. To provide strategic leadership, day-to-day management and lead a team of staff and volunteers. To provide exceptional quality care inspectorate registered day care services for older adults as well as other projects to promote community inclusion, following best practice guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic and Operational Duties and Accountability
Lead development and delivery of The Open Door business plan in alignment with our values and charitable objectives.
Set and track performance against agreed key performance indicators.
Deliver and report to existing service level agreements for statutory contracts, tender for future contracts.
Governance: supporting the decision-making processes of the Board of Trustees, including setting agendas and preparing reports; ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, safeguarding and best-practice governance requirements.
Oversee quality assurance processes and lead on impact data reporting.
Oversee the financial health of the organisation to support long-term sustainability. Prepare and monitor budgets, including controlling costs, analysing variances, forecasting and preparing reports. Use of Xero Software package is important.
Manage payroll system, ensuring accuracy and compliance with both UK regulations and organisational policies
Deliver a fundraising strategy including developing and submitting grant applications, reporting on grants.
Manage all back-office administrative functions including IT, cyber-security, health and safety, information management and complaints handling.
People and culture: manage all HR functions, supporting a collaborative culture with high standards of care and opportunities for staff development. Recruitment and management of staff. Recruitment and management of volunteers. Manage organisational changes which arise, centring our values of community and care.
Develop and maintain effective communications and marketing. Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and strengthen local partnerships, acting as an ambassador for The Open Door.
Identify and manage organisational risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation and communication with the Board.
Head of Care Services Duties and Accountability
Act as the Care Inspectorate Registered Manager.
Lead and manage provision of the day service, promoting the wellbeing, rights, equality and diversity of individuals using or working for the service.
Meet regulatory requirements, including planning for inspections, compiling evidence, pursuing quality improvement.
Monitor and manage the quality of the service.
Lead planning process for care or support plans.
Oversee management and continuing professional development of staff team, including maintaining training records.
Act as Lead Safeguarding Officer.
Hold responsibility for monitoring, recording checks and reporting on health and safety standards, including food safety and food hygiene.
Manage transport, including compliance, policy implementation, maintenance and driver management for the Open Door minibus.
Advocate on behalf of members and their carers when appropriate, including making referrals or signposting to relevant sources of support.
This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and will include other duties as directed by the Board of Trustees from time to time.
Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Essential Qualifications:
Eligible to become the Registered Manager with the Care Inspectorate-
Must hold or be in process of obtaining SVQ Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 9 and SVQ 4 Care Services Leadership and Management (SCQF Level 10) or equivalent
[Desirable Qualifications: Degree in relevant health or social care subject]
Essential Knowledge:
Demonstrable experience in a senior management role, preferably in a health, social care or not-for-profit organisation
Experience providing care services to elderly or vulnerable people, including care assessments and applying National Care Standards
Sound financial awareness and experience of managing budgets
Experience of management of a staff team and volunteers
[Desirable knowledge: experience with charity/voluntary sector or fundraising]
Essential skills/abilities:
Strong organisational and administrative skills – able to prioritise and delegate
Proficient IT skills, confident with Office 365
Able to motivate and support staff and volunteers
Excellent communication skills both oral and written
Desire to deliver excellent care services with integrity and warmth
[Desirable skills: full, valid UK driving licence]
Benefits:
Holidays: 6 weeks including public holidays
Employer contribution to pension plan
Probation:
The first three months of employment shall be a probationary period during which employee suitability for the position and performance will be assessed.
Please note this post is subject to satisfactory PVG check and references.
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