An opportunity has arisen for a part-time Deputy Manager to join the team at our Kharis Court residential service for young people experiencing homelessness in West Lothian.
The project provides accommodation to young men and women 16-25 years of age in a four bed communal living setting and also within in single supported flats. The project is located in Bathgate, West Lothian.
You will be involved in the day-to-day running of the unit, providing emotional and practical support to staff as they work to support young vulnerable people to learn independent living skills. You will have a proven record in leading/supervising staff with excellent communication skills; you will have experience and knowledge of the service user group and their surrounding issues. Competence in the use of Microsoft office tools is essential. An SVQ 4 in Social Care, Promoting Independence or equivalent as listed by SSSC as appropriate for a “Supervisor in a Housing Support Service” is desirable coupled with experience of working with vulnerable and homeless people.
As well as the salary noted above Bethany Christian Trust offer additional benefits such as flexible working, pension contributions, annual leave entitlement, and a death in service benefit.
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.
Closing date: 13th February 2023
For further information and to apply, please visit our website bethanychristiantrust.com/deputy-manager-kharis-court