One of the UK’s most inspiring and best known faith-based organisations, The Salvation Army, is looking for a motivated, compassionate and dynamic individual to join us as Early Intervention Worker at our Edinburgh homeless service. It is a progressive, forward thinking project that offers a wide range of support services including a crisis intervention, group work and a café area, and aims to provide a safe place where clients feel a sense of comfort, dignity and social acceptance.

As Early Intervention Worker you will be key to ensuring the day to day running of the service, through one to one and group work to achieve successful outcomes for our vulnerable clients. You will be responsible for developing and delivering a high quality programme of engagement which promotes client choice and control. You will address client support needs, enable them to achieve positive life changes and ultimately empower them to lead more sustainable lifestyles. You will also provide direct, practical support through the operation of the café, clothing store and engagement with other support partners in the centre and across Edinburgh.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:

• Build Relationships by showing compassion, respect and non-judgement
• Motivation towards supporting vulnerable clients to achieve focussed and positive life outcomes
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good team working skills
• Proficiency in a range of IT packages including Microsoft.

The successful candidate will be able to work within the Christian ethos of The Salvation Army.

Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part time) a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan, an employee assistance programme and opportunities for further training.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, eligibility to work in the UK and a satisfactory PVG scheme disclosure check.

We are looking for 1 x FTE Women’s Support Worker’s to join our dynamic team to work on a multi-agency project. This role will specifically deliver support to women with co-occurring domestic abuse and substance misuse issues.

WAEML provides information, support and accommodation to women (including trans-women), children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse. If you can commit to upholding the rights of women, children and young people, this may be the job for you.

We have 1 x full time (35 hours per week) vacancies for an experienced support worker. The majority of case work will include supporting women with co-occurring domestic abuse and substance misuse. You will also be expected to work with a multi-agency approach and your case load will include individual and group work support.

Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years work experience within the violence against women or substance misuse field. Membership of the PVG scheme is an essential requirement and you should be qualified to a minimum of SVQ 3 in Health and Social Care.

This post is funded by the Big Lottery and is available on a fixed term until August 2021. Travel across East Lothian and Midlothian is required therefore a full current driving licence and constant access to a car is essential. We are happy to chat about flexible working.

WAEML positively welcomes applicants from within all sections of the community although are except under Schedule 9(Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 and therefore only women need apply. We would particularly welcome bilingual applicants.

WAEML provides information, support and accommodation to women (including trans-women), children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse. If you can commit to upholding the rights of women, children and young people, this may be the job for you.

We have a full time (35 hours per week) vacancy for an experienced support worker. You will also be expected to work with a multi-agency approach and your case load will include individual and group work support.

Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years work experience. Membership of the PVG scheme is an essential requirement and you should be qualified to a minimum of SVQ 3 in Health and Social Care.

Post is available on a fixed term contract until June 2020. Travel across East Lothian and Midlothian is required therefore a full current driving licence and constant access to a car is essential.

WAEML positively welcomes applicants from within all sections of the community although are except under Schedule 9(Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 and therefore only women need apply. We would particularly welcome bilingual applicants.