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Activities Assistant, Edinburgh

Salary, £16,852 (Part-time, 22.5 hrs-per-week)

Closing date: Friday, 11 October

Scottish Veterans Residences (SVR) have an exciting new opening for a part-time Activities Assistant, to help Veterans thrive through participation in our ‘Join In Live Well’ programme. This role, based at our Edinburgh residence, Whitefoord House, has been generously part-funded for two years by the National Lottery Community Fund and will promote a culture of activity and engagement to improve the well-being of our residents. 

The successful candidate will work closely alongside our Join In Live Well Officer to develop a programme of recreational and physical activities and outings for SVR residents. Existing activities for SVR residents include: walking, cycling, football, golf, fishing, archery, go-karting, swimming, gym work, residential trips, and outings to attractions and other organisations in the community.

We are looking for someone who is motivated, dedicated and pro-active, and who is able to demonstrate an understanding of organising and delivering recreational activities for adults. Past experience working with Veterans would be an added plus.

In return, we offer an excellent remuneration package of £16,852.50 per annum (part-time for 21.5 hours per week), plus additional benefits, and pension, with 30 days annual holiday (pro rata).

If you are interested in joining our friendly and professional team, please read the Job Description , download the application and equality form using the link below, and submit to: kirsty@svronline.org.

Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday, 11 October.

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Receptionist, Edinburgh

Salary, £16,902.92 (Part-time, 24hrs-per-week, working 1-7pm, Tue-Fri)

Closing date: Friday, 11 October

We are seeking a part time Receptionist. Tuesday to Friday each week 1pm-7pm. to join our Team in our Whitefoord House Residence. We are located at the foot of the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, Whitefoord House offers a dynamic housing support service to assist our Veterans to return to independent living where appropriate. This is a pivotal role in delivering our service and represents a fantastic career opportunity for the successful candidate.

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 remuneration package of £16,902.92 per annum dependent on experience, plus additional benefits, and pension, with 113 annual holiday hours.

If you are interested in joining our friendly and professional Team, you can view and download the application documents below. Please then submit your application to: jamie.donaghy@svronline.org

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