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Activities Officer
Based in Edinburgh
Salary: £30,000
Closing date: 22 October
Interviews: week beginning 3 November
Scottish Veterans Residences (SVR) has a rare and exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our Activities team, as part of our successful Join In Live Well programme.
We are Scotland’s oldest military charity with an array of resources at our disposal to support former Armed Forces and Merchant Navy personnel, who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or who otherwise need housing support. We seek to maximise their independence and provide support to move on to appropriate, permanent accommodation wherever possible.
This key post will involve developing and delivering a wide-ranging heath and wellbeing programme of activities to residents of all ages at Whitefoord House in Edinburgh, and providing support to joint initiatives combining with SVR’s residences in Dundee and Glasgow. Examples of this in 2025 have included residential trips to Moffat, Lochgoilhead and Operation Cairngorms; go-karting, fishing, golf, football, BJJ, walking, cycling, rock-climbing, arts and crafts, bowls, boat trips, archery, go-karting, gardening and more.
You will be able to demonstrate a track record of organising and delivering supporting and recreational activities for adults. You should be reliable, consistent, focused, and flexible in both your outlook and approach. Applications from candidates associated with the Armed Forces and Veterans community are also encouraged.
To apply, please read the Job Description and Person specification, and then complete the application form below. Please return it, along with the equalities form provided, to: info@svronline.org by 12 noon on 22 October, 2025.
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Housing Support Worker (Bank staff, Edinburgh)
Salary: Tbc. Real living wage
No closing date
Scottish Veterans Residences (SVR) are looking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic professional to join our Housing Support team, as part of the bank team at Whitefoord House, Canongate, Edinburgh. SVR provides high quality, supported accommodation for veterans who are homeless or in need.
We are Scotland’s oldest military charity with an array of resources at our disposal to support former Armed Forces and Merchant Navy personnel, who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or who otherwise need housing support. We seek to maximise their independence and provide support to move on to appropriate, permanent accommodation wherever possible.
Candidates for this post should be experienced in the provision of housing support (min. 3 years) or similar. You will support the implementation of our Vision and Mission, applying our Values to deliver the safety, health, comfort, and welfare of residents in line with the Care Inspectorate’s Health and Social Care Standards.
You are an effective communicator and have excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to work as part of a team, knowledge of housing support, welfare rights and benefit issues, HMO and policies and procedures. It is essential that you have or are willing to work towards achieving an SVQ Level 3 in care or equivalent qualification or above, as approved by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) for this grade of post within 18 months of commencement, secure and maintain registration with the SSSC.
To apply, please read the Job Description and Person specification, and then complete the application form below. Please return it, along with the equalities form provided, to: info@svronline.org
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Housing Assistant (Bank staff, Edinburgh)
Salary: Tbc. Real living wage
No closing date
SVR are seeking to recruit a bright and enthusiastic Housing Assistant to join our bank team, delivering housing support to Veterans living at Whitefoord House. The right candidate will be a positive professional, experienced in the delivery of intensive housing management. SVR provides high quality, supported accommodation for veterans who are homeless or in need.
We are Scotland’s oldest military charity with an array of resources at our disposal to support former Armed Forces and Merchant Navy personnel, who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or who otherwise need housing support. We seek to maximise their independence and provide support to move on to appropriate, permanent accommodation wherever possible.
To apply, please read the Job Description and Person specification, and then complete the application form below. Please return it, along with the equalities form provided, to: info@svronline.org
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Night Concierge (Bank staff, Edinburgh)
Salary: Tbc. Real living wage
No closing date
SVR is a seeking a night concierge to provide cover on a part-time basis at our Edinburgh residence, Whitefoord House.
SVR provides high quality, supported accommodation for veterans who are homeless or in need. We are Scotland’s oldest military charity with an array of resources at our disposal to support former Armed Forces and Merchant Navy personnel, who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or who otherwise need housing support. We seek to maximise their independence and provide support to move on to appropriate, permanent accommodation wherever possible.
The post will support the security of supported housing services by being the first point of call to residents and visitors. The postholder will monitor all matters concerning the security of the residence and residents’ safety. Light manual labour involving general cleaning in the front of house, specifically offices and common rooms including the lifts and corridors to maintain safe, orderly and hygienic conditions. There may be a small element of personal support required for some of the residents in times of difficulty.
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Property Services Manager (Edinburgh)
Salary: £55,000
Closing date: 10 October, 2025
Following the retirement of the current incumbent, we want to recruit an exceptional individual to lead and manage Scottish Veterans Residences’ property and assets. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will be a key member of the Senior Management Team and attend all meetings of the Governing Body. This is a pivotal role?within SVR, managing the accommodation and assets needed to deliver our services for Veterans. It offers a fantastic and rewarding career opportunity for the successful candidate.?
SVR is Scotland’s oldest military charity (SC012739). We were established in 1910 in reaction to the sight of Veterans rough sleeping on the streets of Edinburgh. Today, SVR is a Registered Social Landlord providing high quality, supported accommodation for military Veterans and former members of the Merchant Navy, who are homeless or in need. We provide supported accommodation for men and women of all ages, from our Residences in Edinburgh, Dundee and Glasgow. We also provide 45 properties under Scottish Secure Tenancies to the Armed Forces and Veterans Community (AFVC). Our built estate is mixed and spans 18th Century listed, Victorian, and 21st Century offices and accommodation.
ABOUT YOU
An experienced professional, you will have proven ability and experience in property and asset management, preferentially within the regulated social housing sector. You will be comfortable in project management, which is underpinned with a formal qualification. You will be able to build and maintain relationships with contractors, and lead and manage your small housing and maintenance teams. You will embed our Values to work collaboratively and supportively to fulfil our Vision and Mission to support military Veterans and former members of the Merchant Navy.
You will be a self-starter and able to work on your own initiative. You are consistent, focused, and flexible in both your outlook and approach. You are at home in a digital office environment, fully able to exploit Microsoft 365. You have a good understanding of the AFVC. As all roles within SVR are regulated within the scope of the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, you will be required to achieve membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme. The job description can be found below.
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BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR SVR
You will be making a positive difference to the health and wellbeing of military Veterans and former members of the Merchant Navy, contributing to their support, and helping them to live as independently as they are able. In addition to salary, we offer a company car, enhanced company pension, life insurance cover, and membership of an Employee Assistance Programme.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, read the job description and person specification below, then send your CV, and a covering letter explaining why you are suitable for this position, to info@svronline.org by the closing date of Friday, 10 October 2025.
Housing Assistant (Dundee)
Full-time. Salary: £27,071
Closing Date: Monday, 6 October
Readvertisement – previous applicants need not apply
We are recruiting for a Housing Assistant (full-time) to join our friendly, professional team at our Rosendael Residence in Broughty Ferry, Dundee.
Scottish Veterans’ Residences (SVR), offers a dynamic housing support service to assist our HM Forces Veterans to return to independent living where appropriate. Our Housing Assistants fulfil a pivotal role in our service. We are looking for a motivated, dedicated and enthusiastic professionals to deliver intensive housing management and support services to our Veterans.
We are Scotland’s oldest military charity with an array of resources at our disposal to support former Armed Forces and Merchant Navy personnel, who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or who otherwise need housing support. We seek to maximise their independence and provide support to move on to appropriate, permanent accommodation wherever possible. Veterans have their own fully furnished ensuite room and access our onsite support and facilities. These include a communal dining room, communal lounges, a gym & and laundry.
To fulfil our Vision and Mission, you will embed our Values to deliver the safety, health, comfort, and welfare of Veterans in line with the Care Inspectorate’s Health and Social Care Standards. You will register with the SSSC and either hold or be working towards an SVQ2 in Housing, Health and Social care, or equivalent. You will also be required to register with the PVG scheme prior to commencing employment.
You will have an understanding of the supported housing sector and be able to demonstrate a track record of contributing to high quality services. You are reliable, consistent, focused, and flexible in both your outlook and approach.
The hours of work are 37.5 hours per week over a fixed, four weekly rota. Our shifts are 8am to 4pm and 2pm to 10pm Monday to Sunday. (Example attached). The annual salary is £27,071 plus additional benefits, pension and a generous holiday entitlement.
If you would like an informal discussion, please contact Neil Stewart or Graeme Watson on 01382 477078.
To apply, please read the job description/person specification, and fill out the application form below.
PERSON SPECIFICATION/JOB DESCRIPTION
EXAMPLE ROTA
Either fully complete and return the job application form or submit your current CV.
All applicants are asked to complete our Protected Characteristics survey to ensure we capture your equalities data: https://forms.office.com/e/e3UWdwm1a5
All applications must be submitted to Laura@svronline.org. Closing date is 9am on Monday 6th October 2025. Interviews will take place on 14 or 15 October 2025.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be permitted to work the shift hours stated
STRICTLY NO UNCONTRACTED AGENCIES
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