Unit Warden (Housing and Homelessness Service) Various Locations Salary: £26,337 - £28,835 Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks (shift working required) Working time payments £8,368.17 annually and based at current rates (unsocial hours £4,868.13 plus disruption payment of £3,500.04 The City of Edinburgh Council operate four hostels across the city and Homelessness Wardens provide a vital service in each project by offering advice and support whilst ensuring the accommodation is safe, secure, and clean. We are seeking individuals who can make and maintain strong and effective relationships with their colleagues and our residents some of whom will have multiple and complex support needs and a history of trauma. Our hostels can be a challenging work environment, and our Homelessness Wardens often work without direct supervision as such we need people with strong interpersonal skills as well as the ability de-escalate potentially contentious situations calmly and effectively. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who is passionate about delivering great service and improving the lives of Edinburgh most vulnerable citizens. Please note that this post requires shift working - shift hours are as follows: Shift Hours Early Shift (7.5) 07:30 11:30 12:00 15:30 Backshift (8.42) 14:20 18:30 19:00 23:00 Night Shift (9.83) 22:00 02:00 02:30 08:20 This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Find out more about our commitment to equalities https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4 As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working. You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. Happy to talk flexible working. Follow us on X at @edincounciljobs View Unit Warden job description To find out more about the essential and desirable requirements for the role click apply