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Cyrenians Communities provide a safe and stable environment for people to live, learn and develop together. Our unique approach to supported accommodation helps people to develop their skills through ongoing support and opportunities for personal development, enabling them to live more independently from support.

We are seeking a highly committed and experienced Senior Key Worker to join our team working in our new accommodation project based in the Leith area of Edinburgh. The project accommodates and supports 4 people recovering from a period of poor mental health, supporting them to one day be able to live more independently.

You will be skilled at working with people (including line management), be able to build excellent working relationships; and be positive, creative and flexible in delivering support. You will also have the ability to demonstrate Cyrenians values of compassion, respect, integrity and innovation in the work that you do.

Closing date: 24 October 2019 at 11.30pm

We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as an Assistant Manager in our Edinburgh Forrest Street shop. You will be pivotal in assisting the Shop Manager in leading and empowering a team of volunteers to engage with the local community on Shelter's cause, maximising the contribution of gifts of time from volunteers, the gifts of products from our donors and the gift of income from our customers.

You will be the ambassador of Shelter on the high street; raising vital money for our cause. If you want to make a real difference to people at risk of homelessness, this is a unique opportunity to do just that.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits including 22 days annual leave (pro rata for part time), enhanced maternity/paternity leave, childcare vouchers and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

About the role

You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.

About you

You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people. You know how to recruit and develop a team of volunteers and your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.

Shelter Scotland helps over half a million people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

At Shelter Scotland, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Are you caring, compassionate, enthusiastic and committed to supporting people in the community or within our residential project?

Do you have….

• A commitment to delivering high quality support
• Strong communication, interpersonal and IT skills
• An ability to work independently in the community and as part of a team
• SVQ 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care or a commitment to undertake a SVQ

·Registration with the Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC) or a commitment to become registered.

• Flexibility to work on a rota basis, including days, evenings and weekends.

·A full UK driving licence with access to a car is essential for working in the community, as travel throughout the service area is required

…Could this be you?

CATH offers a range of employee benefits, including:

• Travel expenses
• Fully funded SVQ training on completion of probationary period
• Company sick pay scheme on completion of probationary period
• 31 days’ holiday per annum, pro rata for part-time hours
• Company mobile phone
• Company pension scheme
• Payment of PVG and SSSC registration
• Fully paid induction and shadowing with experienced workers

Previous experience working in social care or the housing sector would be an advantage but this is not always necessary. Our ideal candidate is someone with enthusiasm, a caring nature and willingness to learn as full training, support and ongoing development will be provided.

If you would like a rewarding career with a living wage employer and want to be part of a team creating better futures please apply now.

Cyrenians’ Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution (SCCR) is a national initiative promoting and supporting best practice in family conflict resolution, mediation and early intervention. Family relationship breakdown is one of the biggest causes of youth homelessness. Our focus of the centre is on young people and families who are experiencing conflict which is affecting both their relationships and their lives. The SCCR provides a range of free training, events and innovative digital developments to improve understanding of conflict and emotional needs with young people, parents/carers and professionals/practitioners working with them.

We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team who will be responsible for coordinating and managing a number of successful events across Scotland. The post holder will also assist in the development of national digital and marketing campaigns to raise awareness of the SCCR, as well as build and maintain excellent relationships with key representatives across Scotland in a highly professional and approachable manner.

You will be highly organised, have event management experience, manage a diverse workload, and be able to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines. You should have previous experience of developing successful and engaging marketing/digital campaigns; and also be highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Adobe, social media platforms and database systems.

We are looking for a well organised and passionate individual who is hard working and has the ability to work under pressure. You will have excellent communication and people skills, a creative approach to problem solving and be a strong team player. You should also have the ability to demonstrate Cyrenians’ values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Innovation in the work that you do.