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.

The MDS Mission and Outreach Worker will play a key role in supporting and developing the mission of the linked charge of St George’s Tron, Wallacewell Local Mission Church, and St Rollox Church.

Working within a ministry team of 1 x FTE Minister of word and sacrament (MWS) post and 1 x 0.5 FTE MWS* post, and with leadership teams, volunteers, and community partners, the postholder will help build relationships with people beyond the existing congregations, encourage discipleship and faith exploration, support community outreach initiatives, and develop pathways that enable people to move from initial contact with the churches into deeper engagement with Christian faith and congregational life

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of a new and growing ministry partnership across three diverse communities, each with distinct opportunities for mission and evangelism.

*This post is currently also being recruited via a congregational Nominating Committee process.

The successful candidate will be a committed Christian with an active Church connection (Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010).

Are you ready to make your mark and change lives? Take the next step, apply and become part of something meaningful.

The Rapid Re-accommodation Welcome Centre provides emergency accommodation with support to anyone who would otherwise be rough sleeping in Edinburgh. Following an incredible, lifesaving winter season starting in 2025, the Welcome Centre will continue operating until 31 March 2027, at least initially.

We are looking for a Night Shift Project Worker to provide care and support to individuals who may otherwise be sleeping rough in Edinburgh. As part of a dedicated team, you will demonstrate compassion and respect while supporting people experiencing homelessness and vulnerability.

Under the direction of the Night Shift Team Leader, you will carry out a range of duties throughout the night. These include supporting volunteers serving meals, monitoring access to the Welcome Centre, managing reception, responding to guest enquiries, handling telephone calls, and maintaining accurate records. You will also conduct guest welfare checks at designated times during your shift.

The role involves 12-hour night shifts (7:45 pm to 8:00 am), working on a fortnightly rolling rota. The successful candidate must secure membership of the PVG Scheme.

The post is a fixed-term contract ending on 31st March 2027.

We are looking for candidates with the following knowledge, skills and experience:

• Experience in working with the vulnerable
• An understanding of mental health and addiction issues
• Ability to deal appropriately with challenging behaviour
• An SVQ level 3 in Care/Promoting Independence or equivalent is desirable
• Administrative skills and experience in the use of Microsoft Office packages, especially Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to respond to a changing environment
• Ability to maintain clear & accurate records

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

As Bethany is a Christian organisation, this post carries an Occupational Requirement in line with the Equality Act 2010. Applicants should have and be able to evidence an active Christian faith and commitment.

Bethany Christian Trusts Supported Housing service offers accommodation and support to individuals who have registered as homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless within Dumfries. Bethany Christian Trust is looking for a support worker to be part of this team. The successful post holder will work as part of a team delivering flexible and creative support to vulnerable people to meet their housing needs.

You will have a proven record as a team player with excellent communication skills; you will have experience and knowledge of the service user group and their surrounding issues. We would welcome applicants with lived experience of these issues. Competence in the use of Microsoft office tools is essential. An SVQ 3 in Social Care, Promoting Independence or equivalent as listed by SSSC as appropriate for a ‘Housing Practitioner’ is desirable; the willingness to work towards this is essential.

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.

Successful applicants for this post will require membership of the PVG scheme and registration with the SSSC.

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

The Support Worker role is to support and engage with people to manage and recover their mental health, in line with our trauma-informed approach. You will help people with safer substance use and assist them with the process when they choose to stop. You will assist our people to build a positive network of connections to enable them to gain and sustain their own housing.

As a Support Worker, you will provide work alongside people impacted by homelessness, addiction, mental health challenges and trauma. You will provide guidance and assistance to the people we support to achieve their goals of securing safe housing and accessing the necessary support to feel secure, manage their challenges and live an independent life free from harm or abuse.