Job Overview
Housing Officer (Link Worker) – The Access Place, City of Edinburgh Council.
Salary: £34,452 – £40,501; 36 hours per week; full time, permanent.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct homelessness assessments in various settings.
* Meet with rough sleepers, primarily outdoors but principally indoors.
* Collate and maintain case records electronically.
* Develop personal initial support plans and accommodation and service referrals.
* Work closely with Rapid Access Accommodation providers, Bethany Christian Trust’s Welcome Centre, Streetwork/Cyrenians outreach services and other multidisciplinary partners.
* Identify routes/solutions for individuals to move out of rough sleeping.
Qualifications and Experience
* Experience working with homeless or vulnerable populations.
* Knowledge of Scottish homelessness policy, including the 2019 Scottish Code of Guidance on Homelessness.
* Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to prioritise workload and work independently and collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.
* Background in managing complex cases involving trauma, substance misuse, mental and physical health issues.
* Understanding of trauma-informed practice and psychologically informed environment.
Legal & Security Checks
* Job is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007; successful candidate must join the PVG Scheme or have their existing PVG Scheme updated.
* Overseas criminal record check required if the candidate has lived outside the UK for a continuous period of at least 3 months within the last 5 years.
Equal Opportunity & Disability Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from women, people of minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care-experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people. Applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview if they are disabled or care-experienced.
Job Information
* Job Identification 14234
* Job Category Housing
* Posting Date 05/05/2026, 11:00 PM
* Apply Before 05/20/2026, 10:55 PM
* Degree Level Basic education/training
* Job Schedule Full time
* Locations The Access Point
* Contract Type Permanent
* Annual Working Duration 52 Weeks
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