Team Leader – Rapid Re-accommodation Welcome Centre, Edinburgh
Are you interested in an exciting opportunity to coordinate and motivate a small team of Bethany Christian Trust staff at the Rapid Re-accommodation Welcome Centre?
Role
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 now continue operating for a further 11 months, through till 31 March 2027 in the first instance.
We are currently looking for a Day Shift Team Leader to cover the following shifts, working on a two-week repeating rota.
Week 1
Wednesday 07:45 –20:00
Thusday 07:45 –20:00
Week 2
Wednesday 07:45 –20:00
Thusday 07:45 –20:00
Saturday 07:45 –20:00
Sunday 07:45 –20:00
The Dayshift Team Leader role involves working 12-hour day shifts (seven on/seven off), overseeing volunteers and liaising with other agencies to identify suitable accommodations for each individual to move on to.
They will work closely with the Welcome Centre leadership team, with guests and volunteers. Good communication skills, along with problem-solving and decision-making, are essential.
The post is a fixed term contract ending on 31st March 2027.
Successful applicants for this post will require membership in the PVG scheme.
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.
Details
Salary: £15.45 per hour
Contract: Fixed Term- Ends on 31 March 2027
Holiday entitlement: 225 hours per year pro rata
Closing date: 10am on Monday 18 May Interview dates: Wednesday 20 & Thursday 21 May
Application
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As Bethany is a Christian organisation applicants interested should be in sympathy with and accept the mission, vision and values of the organisation.
Please send your application to HR@bethanychristiantrust.com with the position you’re applying for in the subject line.