Advertised from 25 August 2026

Role

The Rapid Re-accommodation Welcome Centre provides emergency accommodation with support to anyone who would otherwise be rough sleeping in Edinburgh.

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

Please refer to Job Descriptions for specific tasks.

This is a fixed-term, part-time post ending on 31 March 2027.

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

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 the Equality Act 2010. Applicants should have and be able to evidence a live and active Christian faith and commitment.

We are committed to helping our employees flourish personally and professionally. Below are a few examples of the ways we support our employees.

• Bethany provides 30 days of annual leave initially to all contracted staff, rising to a maximum of 40 days depending on length of service.
• Bethany provides enhanced payments for maternity, paternity, and adoption.
• Bethany operates a company pension scheme to which all staff are auto-enrolled, with the option to opt out. We will match any staff member’s pension contribution up to a maximum of 5%.
• Bethany provides a death-in-service benefit scheme.
• (Depending on the role) Bethany will offer optional clinical supervision in line with best practice, fully funded by Bethany.

Application notes

Visit our website to find out more and apply

Closing date: Monday, 14 September 2026

Interview date: Thursday, 17 September 2026