At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals affected by substance use and homelessness through one-to-one person-centred care.
- Company: Join Cyrenians, a compassionate organisation tackling homelessness with innovative solutions.
- Benefits: Access to learning programmes, wellbeing services, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for creativity and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills in a meaningful role.
- Qualifications: Experience working with vulnerable individuals and strong interpersonal skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
About the project
An exciting opportunity to join a team supporting people affected by substance usage in conjunction with the Edinburgh Access Place. The Access Place is an integrated service comprising health, housing and social work services under one roof for people experiencing homelessness. The clinical team are supporting people in receipt of medication assisted treatment.
About the role
Working alongside clinicians in the Edinburgh Access Place, you will provide one-to-one person‑centred support to people in contact with the GP practice team. You will work with individuals to enable them to identify personal outcomes and priorities for their health and wellbeing and link them to local support services and activities. The role will involve regular travelling around the city to visit clients, attend appointments and conduct assertive outreach. The use of a car may not always be appropriate as parking arrangements vary across the city.
About you
You will have experience of working with people who are experiencing complex social and emotional circumstances, and a strong understanding of the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness. You will use your excellent interpersonal skills to deliver effective one-to-one work as well as make connections with other organisations to establish referral pathways on behalf of people who use the service.
How we will support you
We will encourage you to be creative and innovative in your approach to supporting people. You will be part of a small team, led by a supportive manager. You’ll also have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.
About us
At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness. We understand that there are many routes into homelessness, and that there is no "one size fits all" approach to supporting people towards more positive and stable futures. That’s why all our work is values‑led and relationships‑based.
Our values
- Compassion: We believe that everyone should have the chance to change, no matter how long that might take.
- Respect: We believe in tolerance, acceptance, valuing diversity and treating each other as equals.
- Integrity: We are committed to the highest quality of work, grounded in honesty, generosity, sincerity and professionalism.
- Innovation: We are willing to take risks, challenge convention and be creative in our search for new ways of working, in particular by taking account of the environmental impact of our decisions.
Ability Development Worker employer: Cyrenians
Cyrenians is an exceptional employer dedicated to tackling homelessness through compassionate, values-led support. Located in Edinburgh, our team fosters a collaborative work culture that encourages creativity and innovation, while providing ample opportunities for professional growth through our learning and development programme. Employees benefit from a supportive environment, access to wellbeing services, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.
