Project Worker(s)

Role: Project Worker(s)

Contract: Permanent

Location: Dunedin Harbour

Hours: 36.5 hours

Salary: Spot £29,776 per annum

Requirements: PVG membership and registration with SSSC is essential for the role.

Do you want to work with a values-driven organisation that makes a difference to people’s lives? Come and join Wheatley Homes East as a Project Worker.

About the role

Dunedin Harbour in Edinburgh provides temporary accommodation to people who find themselves homeless. Our dedicated staff provide 24-hour support to help individuals, with a range of needs, to develop independent living skills, enabling them to sustain future accommodation.

We have a great opportunity for project workers to join our team at Dunedin Harbour.

Who are we looking for?

Candidates must be able to identify and assess support needs with Individuals, contribute to an appropriate support and resettlement plan with continued monitoring and review.

You must be able to deal with any incidents involving individuals and work with appropriate third parties when required to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all individuals and staff.

Successful candidates must be able to make decisions based on Wheatley Group policies and procedures.

We would like to hear from candidates with experience of working in a similar post or who can demonstrate the ability to work at the relevant level.

Please note a PVG check will be carried out on successful candidates. In addition, all successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within six months of starting in post.

The benefits we offer

As part of Wheatley Group, we offer a sector-leading benefits package.

The successful candidate will receive:

• a rewarding career with a competitive salary;
• access to a contributory pension scheme;
• excellent leave entitlements;
• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave;
• contributions towards dental, optical, driving lessons and more;
• access to staff inclusion networks promoting an inclusive workplace; and
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme.

Committed to inclusion

At Wheatley, are always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential.

We actively celebrate our individual differences and recognise the collective strength this brings our organisation. It’s important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from any under-represented groups.

To apply, and for a detailed role profile, please visit Job Train

Closing Date: Friday, 19 September 2025 at 5pm

For further information, please contact Service Manager, Ailsa Docherty on Ailsa.Docherty@wheatley-care.com

We want all our candidates to shine. If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you feel more comfortable during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team at Recruitment@wheatley-group.com