Support Worker

£27,611 pa + benefits

Edinburgh, EH8

We are looking for a compassionate, confident and dynamic person as our Support Worker who wants to make a difference in the lives of homeless people.

Our role is to provide a safe place to stay and to access support for people who have substance use issues and complex needs. The service delivery model is rooted in the harm reduction approach, based on trauma-informed practice, is strength-based and uses person-centred approaches.

The Salvation Army is one of the largest, most diverse providers of social and community services after the Government. With more than 600 local centres, they make a powerful difference to people across the UK who might otherwise be excluded. The Salvation Army forms part of the Christian church and boasts an extensive social remit, providing a range of social and community services, including services for children and the elderly, debt advice, those trapped in modern-day slavery, homeless people, individuals struggling with addiction, and people seeking employment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with delivering support to homeless clients with complex needs, using harm reduction methods.
• Liaising with other agencies to provide support and advocacy.
• Work with clients as part of a person-centred support planning approach.
• Work with clients as part of the Support Team assisting to ensure the needs and actions within person-centred plans are addressed professionally.

The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:

• Motivation towards supporting homeless individuals to achieve focused and positive life outcomes.
• The ability to form positive, supportive and motivating relationships.
• Able to work within the ethos of The Salvation Army.

It is important to apply for registration with SSSC as soon as possible and within one month of starting your role. Financial support for Qualifications may be provided after year 1.

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, a criminal record check (satisfactory PVG Scheme Check) and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements.

As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found here.

The Salvation Army actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.

Benefits:

25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) a contributory pension scheme; an employee assistance programme

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.

Closing date: Sunday 12th July 2026.