Outreach Worker, Homeless Navigator Project

About the role

The Homeless Navigator Project seeks to address the visible problem of rough sleeping in the City of Edinburgh. The project aims to offer an alternative opportunity for people who are experiencing homelessness and cannot, for whatever reason, make use of the current support services that exist in Edinburgh. 

The post holder will provide advice and support to rough-sleepers and those without permanent housing. The service is delivered in a street-based setting, moving between service users on foot as part of a 2-3 hour planned route through central Edinburgh. 

About You

You will be a resilient and outgoing individual with strong interpersonal skills an innovative approach. You will be committed to promoting inclusion and will have experience of working with people with a broad range of life experiences.

You should have knowledge of local services and their access criteria, enabling you to provide good ...