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Welcome to the home of careers at Rowan Alba. This is where you can find everything you need to know about how you can progress your career and life by working for us.
What makes Rowan Alba a different kind of employer?
At Rowan Alba we understand that we all have different journeys. We believe that people change and no one should be written off without being given another chance.
Why is this important when it comes to our staff?
Because we believe in people and value their lived experiences we foster a culture of personal development and peer support. Many of our staff began as volunteers or service users and as their skills grew they took on paid roles. Rowan Alba has a structured framework for career development, which is as supportive of our employees as our tenants. By joining us you will have opportunities to grow professionally and personally, whilst doing life-changing work.
Current Opportunities
Rowan Alba offers a challenging, yet supportive working environment within a friendly and forward thinking charity. Below you will find all the exciting new opportunities that we have to offer.
Casual Support Worker
We are looking for flexible, dynamic individuals to join our friendly organisation as Casual Support Workers at our residential services in Edinburgh.
As a Casual Support Worker you will provide housing-related support services to a wide range of individuals. Your role will be to provide tailored support to help address the individual needs of the client to maximise their independence. You will be a self-motivated, solution focused and a forward thinker. You will need to work well, both individually and as part of a team.
If you think you can do a remarkable job for us, then we’d love to hear from you – please contact us on hradmin@rowanalba.org for more information.
Thorntree Mill - Support Worker
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of homeless men as they settle into their new life with Rowan Alba?
If so, we would be delighted to hear more about you!
At Rowan Alba we specialise in creating homes for life for men who have lived on the streets, sometimes for many years. At our Thorntree Mill development we create a supportive community where each tenant is able to live with dignity.
We firmly believe that homeless people should be free to make their own decisions and be encouraged to live as independently as they possibly can. If you share our outlook, then we would be absolutely thrilled to read your application.
We are now actively searching for a Support Worker to join our team at Thorntree Mill in Edinburgh. We have a full-time, permanent position available at a charitable organisation that is committed to helping those in Scotland experiencing, or at risk of homelessness.
As a Support Worker you will be working with people who are alcohol dependent, have complex (often homelessness related) health needs and are prone to challenging behaviour and episodic poor physical and mental health.
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification by clicking here to learn more about the role.
Salary: £22,495.20 per annum, based on working 35 hours per week
Job Type: Full time, 35 hours per week
Shift Pattern: 4 x 10hrs shifts then 4 off, pattern: E 07:45 – 17:45 , 4 off B 12:15 – 22:15
Contract Type: Permanent
Info: 28 days annual leave plus 4 public holidays and contributory pension scheme
Location: Edinburgh
The application deadline for this role is 3rd October 2023.
You must possess or be willing to work towards a suitable qualification in line with the Scottish Social Services Council Regulatory Requirements. Successful candidate will be subject to a PVG and reference check.
If you are interested in the post, please download the application form by clicking here and return it to Jamie Beaton – hradmin@rowanalba.org or by post to 1 Lochrin Square, 92-98 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 9QA, FAO Jamie Beaton at Rowan Alba.
For an informal discussion about the post, you can contact Declan McKiernan on 0131 563 6253 or email Declan.McKiernan@rowanalba.org