Ability Development Worker

An exciting opportunity to join a team supporting people affected by substance usage in conjunction with the Edinburgh Access PlaceAbout the projectThe 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 roleWorking 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 youYou 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 serviceHow we will support youWe 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.About usAt 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.Our valuesCompassion: We believe that everyone should have the chance to change, no matter how long that might take.Respect: We believe in tolerance, acceptance, valuing diversity and treating each other as equals.Integrity: We are committed to the highest quality of work, grounded in honesty, generosity, sincerity and professionalism.Innovation: We are willing to take risks, challenge convention and be creative in our search for new ways of working, in particular by taking account of the environmental impact of our decisions.Website: cyrenians.scot