Senior 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. It will re-open in October 2025 and close in April 2026.

We are looking for a Senior Team Leader who will assist the Project Manager in the organisation and running of the Welcome Centre, maintaining the Welcome Centre as a safe environment for guests and will be a hands-on support for the team in all aspects of the service. The Senior Team Leader play an active role in monitoring of RRWC systems and spreadsheets, with a goal of supporting guests on to positive follow-on accommodation.

Please refer to Job Descriptions for specific tasks.

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

• Experience working with vulnerable and homeless people
• 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

The post is for 32 weeks beginning on Monday, 15 September 2025, with a training week (weekdays, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm). The project commences on Wednesday, 01 October 2025, and ends on Wednesday, 29 April 2026.

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: £15.95 per hour
Contract: Full-time (39.375 hours per week) Fixed Term- Ends on 29 April 2026)
Holiday entitlement: 225 hours per year pro rata

Closing date:12:00 pm, Friday, 18th July 2025Interview dates: Week commencing 21st July 2025

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 with the position you're applying for in the subject line.

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