Ability Development Worker

£29,622 per annum, plus pension
Edinburgh Based

An exciting opportunity to join a team supporting people affected by substance usage in conjunction with the Edinburgh Access Place

About the project

The Access Place is an integrated service comprising health, housing and social work services under one roof for people experiencing homelessness.  The clinical team are supporting people in receipt of medication assisted treatment.

About the role

Working alongside clinicians in the Edinburgh Access Place, you will provide one-to-one person-centred support to people in contact with the GP practice team.  You will work with individuals to enable them to identify personal outcomes and priorities for their health and wellbeing and link them to local support services and activities.  The role will involve regular travelling around the city to visit clients, attend appointments and conduct assertive outreach.  The use of a car may not always be appropriate as parking arrangements vary across the city.

About you

You will have experience of working with people who are experiencing complex social and emotional circumstances, and a strong understanding of the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness. You will use your excellent interpersonal skills to deliver effective one-to-one work as well as make connections with other organisations to establish referral pathways on behalf of people who use the service

How we will support you

We will encourage you to be creative and innovative in your approach to supporting people. You will be part of a small team, led by a supportive manager. You’ll also have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.

Read more about our impact and our values.

Application notes:

Closing Date: 12 noon on Monday 20^th July 2026
Interviews will be held in Edinburgh during the week of 27^th July
CVs will not be accepted.