Work for us

Receptionist, Edinburgh (Maternity Cover, Part-time)

Salary: £12,994 (for 18 hours per week)

Closing date: Friday, 20 June

Interview date: Thursday, 3 July

Scottish Veterans’ Residences (SVR) has an opportunity for an enthusiastic Receptionist to join the staff team in our 83-room residence at Whitefoord House in Edinburgh. 

This is a temporary Part Time post (18 hours/week) available from mid-august 2025 to cover 9 months maternity leave, working weekly from Wednesday to Friday 07:00 – 13:00. This post is subject to PVG check.

Whitefoord House offers a dynamic housing support service to assist our Veterans to return to independent living where appropriate. We seek to maximise their independence and provide support to move on to appropriate, permanent accommodation wherever possible. Veterans have their own fully furnished en-suite room and access to all the facilities and support on site. Our facilities include a modern dining room providing all our residents with meals, as well as a gym, community library and laundry services.

ABOUT YOU

Motivated, dedicated and enthusiastic, you will be responsible for the provision of reception within the Whitefoord House campus providing an efficient and professional service to Scottish Veterans’ Residences service users, external agencies and staff. With previous experience working with in reception or in a front line role. Ideally you will also 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.
In return, we offer an excellent salary of £12,994.11 per annum, plus additional benefits

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in joining our friendly and professional Team, please download the documents below, and complete and return the Application Form and Equality Form.

JOB DESCRIPTION/PERSON SPECIFICATION

APPLICATION FORM

EQUALITY FORM

If you would like an informal discussion about this post, please contact Residence Manager Kirsty Smeaton-Brown on 0131 556 6827

Completed applications and equality forms should be submitted to jamie.donaghy@svronline.org no later than noon on Friday 20th June 2025.  Interviews will be held Thursday 3rd July 2025

Please note late Applications & CVs will NOT be accepted.