Advertised from 27 June 2025

Role

Are passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives?

At Social Bite, we believe everyone deserves a safe place to call home. We’re a charity and social enterprise working to break the cycle of homelessness through supported employment, housing solutions, and by giving out around 165,000 free food items each year through our cafés and community networks. 

We are looking for someone special to join our Social Impact team in Edinburgh – someone who’s passionate about people, community, and creating real opportunities for those affected by homelessness. Your role will focus on organising and running social suppers for those affected by homelessness, engaging people in support and building partnerships with local charities. 

This is a job for someone who loves variety – every day brings something new. You will also be a food lover, as part of your job will involve preparation and delivery of Social Suppers. 

You’ll bring experience supporting people with complex needs, along with a genuine desire to be part of a collaborative movement to end homelessness. You’ll be a relationship-builder, a team player, and someone who’s not afraid to take initiative – all while keeping a positive, can-do attitude. 

Please note that successful applicants will be required to join the PVG Scheme or be an existing member. 

This role involves some amount of travel and you will be required to work Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 

We need you to be:

• Passionate about people with a drive to make a change
• A person who has good knowledge and experience of working with vulnerable adults and challenging situations
• A person who can quickly build strong relationships for developing effective internal relationships and partnerships with a range of charities
• Flexible with a willingness to learn

Application notes

Please sent your CV and cover letter to recruitment@social-bite.co.uk to apply for this position. In your cover letter, please address the following points: 

• Why would you like to join Social Bite team?
• How important is building relationships with people in situation of homelessness, and can you give an example of how you've engaged with someone?

Closing date: Monday, 7th July 2025 at 5pm. 

Interviews: You will be required to attend our Social Supper that takes place on Thursday afternoon followed by a formal interview. Dates will be confirmed w/c 7th July 2025.

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