Advertised from 2 June 2025

Role

Do you want to work with a values-driven organisation that makes a difference to people’s lives? Come and join Wheatley Homes East as a Relief Project Worker.

About the role

Our Dunedin Harbour Hostel in Edinburgh provides temporary accommodation to people who find themselves homeless. Our dedicated staff provide 24-hour support to help residents, with a range of needs, to develop independent living skills to enable them to sustain future accommodation. 

We now have a great opportunity for Relief Project Workers to join our team to provide shift cover at Dunedin Harbour. 

Who are we looking for?

Candidates must be able to identify and assess support needs with service users to contribute to an appropriate support and resettlement plan with continued monitoring and review. 

You must be able to deal with any incidents involving service users and work with appropriate third parties when required to ensure the safety and wellbeing of service users and staff. 

Successful candidates must be able to make decisions based on Dunedin Harbour’s policies and procedures.

We would like to hear from candidates with experience of working in a similar post or who can demonstrate the ability to work at the relevant level.

Please note a PVG check will be carried out on successful candidates. In addition, all successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within six months of starting in post.  

The benefits we offer

As part of Wheatley Group, we offer a sector-leading benefits package.

The successful candidate will receive:

• a rewarding career with a competitive salary;

• access to a contributory pension scheme;

• excellent leave entitlements;

• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave;

• contributions towards dental, optical, driving lessons and more; 

• access to staff inclusion networks promoting an inclusive workplace; and

• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme.

Committed to inclusion

At Wheatley, are always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential. 

We actively celebrate our individual differences and recognise the collective strength this brings our organisation. It’s important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from any under-represented groups.

Requirements: PVG membership and registration with SSSC is essential for the role.

Application notes

Closing Date: 5pm on Sunday 15th June 2025

For a detailed role profile and to apply, visit Job Train. 

For further information, please contact Homelessness Services Manager, Kevin Brodie on or Kevin.Brodie@wheatleyhomes-east.com

We want all our candidates to shine. If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you feel more comfortable during the recruitment process, please contact Rachel Young on 07867 291 367 or rachel.young@wheatley-group.com