Are you passionate about helping people to live a better life? Do you want to work for a charity where your health and wellbeing matter just as much as the people you support? Do you want to be part of a trauma-informed team where you will be supported to develop creative and flexible ways of working? At LinkLiving, our values and people are at the heart of everything we do including how we recruit our staff. It is important for us to find people who share our values, which are: Empathy (listen to and understand an individual’s needs and circumstances) Respect (treat others the way they wish to be treated) Integrity (be honest and have strong moral principles) Caring (show kindness and concern for others) LinkLiving is a Scottish health and wellbeing charity that supports people to manage or overcome the effects of negative life experiences (including trauma, mental health challenges, poverty and inequality) so that they can build on their strengths and aspirations in order to live their best possible lives. We support people through a range of models including: Personal development and employability programmes Self-help coaching Supported accommodation Care at home Housing support Befriending Social cafes The Service Our Edinburgh Young Persons’ Service provides visiting housing support and supported accommodation to people between 16 and 25 years old who live in Edinburgh. We support young people who have been in care, experienced homelessness, trauma, or any disadvantage to overcome the challenges they face while helping them achieve their goals and shape their lives for a more positive future. This can involve finding a suitable home, learning the skills to manage it, working through life challenges, trying new things, and learning to see the best in themselves and fulfill their unique potential. We also have supported flats that vary in the level of support offered to suit the needs of the residents. The Job The Housing Project Worker will support young people to explore their housing options and access accommodation options as appropriate. You will be responsible for supporting all aspects of our accommodation provision. About You We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate individual with a strong understanding of social care and housing support. A general standard of secondary education, including passes in English and Maths at Standard Grade level or equivalent, is required. You should be willing to achieve an appropriate qualification, such as the SVQ Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 6, to maintain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). You should bring significant knowledge and experience in social care, housing support, and supported living, as well as an understanding of welfare rights, including benefits and entitlements. Experience working with homeless young people is essential, along with awareness of the issues impacting individuals who are excluded or marginalized. We seek someone with a commitment to building trusting relationships and a passion for supporting individuals in need. You will demonstrate a non-judgemental attitude, valuing the strengths of others and showing sensitivity to their needs. Sound decision-making skills and a willingness to embrace diversity are key. Proficiency in using technology to maintain records and reports is required, along with a flexible approach to work. This role involves working flexible hours to meet the needs of the individuals we support. What’s in it for you? Competitive salary and annual performance-related increases 35 days’ holiday per year pro rata plus additional 3 days after 3 years’ service Opportunity to buy and sell holiday Enhanced company sick and family-friendly pay Access to paid SVQ qualifications and development opportunities Funding for Disclosure Scotland and SSSC memberships Defined contribution pension scheme with employer contributions Access to an Electric vehicle leasing scheme Life assurance scheme Healthcare cash plan Employee assistance programme Annual flu vaccination Cycle to work scheme Monthly bus pass scheme For a full list of benefits available to employees, please see the following link - https://www.linkliving.org.uk/work-with-us Successful applicants will be required to apply for registration with SSSC within 3 months of their start date and be registered within 6 months. This post is subject to Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme registration. Link will meet the cost of any new PVG scheme membership or update. Further Information If you have any questions about the role, please email jobslinkhaltd.co.uk for an informal chat. To find out more about what LinkLiving does and to view the pay and benefits package, visit our website at https://www.linkliving.org.uk.