Keyworker, Social Bite Village

£25,352 - £27,907 per annum plus pension
Based in Granton, Edinburgh

Are you passionate about working with people in a person-centred way? 

If so, then our Keyworker role may be the one for you.

About Social Bite Village 

Founded by Social Bite who partnered with Cyrenians to provide the support, the village provides temporary, supported accommodation to people who have become homeless. The village provides a home as well as the opportunity to participate in shared activities and opportunities. Our Community model is based on Cyrenians core values, prioritising trusted relationships and putting the person at the heart of the decisions which matter most to them.  

About the role

Our keyworker will work as part of a team, and the wider social bite partnership, to ensure the village is a homely, welcoming and safe space. Your main responsibilities include:

• Working with residents to develop their own support plan
• Supporting residents to be active in the day-to-day activity of the village, including decision making
• Provide support and supervision to volunteers

About You

As a committed, compassionate and reliable member of the team, you’ll be able to develop trusted relationships with those we support and with your colleagues. You should also be:

• Experienced in delivering person-centred support
• A strong communicator with experience of working collaboratively
• A calm and encouraging presence, able to work at the pace of the individual

How we’ll support you

You’ll be joining an experienced and knowledgeable team who will give you full training on all aspects of your role. 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. Read more about our values here.

Application Notes

Closing date:     Monday 2nd June 2025 at 12 noon
Interviews:         Interview date TBC

Please note CV's will not be accepted