Administrator

Job description

Administrator

Locations

Edinburgh - Homelessness and Prevention

Service Name

Edinburgh - Visiting Housing Support Service

Type of service

Homelessness & Prevention

Job Type

Administrator

Hours of work

Full Time and/or Part Time

Salary

£25,878-£26,931

Job Description

Post: Administrator

Service: Edinburgh Visiting Housing Support Service

Based: Edinburgh

Hours: Full time and Part time available

Salary: £25,878-£26,931

Contract Permanent
Your Next Career Move? Consider It Organised!

Looking for a role where your organisational skills, initiative and attention to detail can make a real difference?

At Turning Point Scotland, Because People Matter isn't just something we say - it's at the heart of everything we do.

We're looking for a motivated, organised and enthusiastic Administrator to join our team and play an important role in supporting the work we do.

This is more than an opportunity to put your administrative skills to good use. It's a chance to become part of a values-driven organisation where your contribution matters, your ideas are welcomed and your potential is recognised.

What will you bring?

You'll be someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in getting things right and thrives on keeping things running smoothly. With strong communication and organisational skills, you'll be confident managing competing priorities, working independently and collaborating with colleagues.

Whether you're an experienced administrator or looking to bring transferable skills to a new environment, we value a positive attitude, adaptability and a willingness to learn.

Edinburgh Visiting Housing Support Service

Turning Point Scotland is the biggest provider of services to people experiencing or at risk of Homelessness across Scotland, delivering support to around 2000 individuals on any given day, 4500 per year.

We believe that in many cases, Homelessness is entirely preventable. Where Homelessness is not or cannot be, prevented the experience should be brief and non-recurring.

We provide support to people who are;

• Experiencing Homelessness
• At risk of Homelessness; and / or
• Need some support to protect their home

Our Edinburgh Visiting Housing Support Service provides Housing Support to people who are at risk of becoming homeless, who are homeless or who have recently experienced homelessness to move to or keep settled accommodation and gain independent living skills.

The support we provide is always person centred, we do this by involving people who know the person well, this includes family and friends, other health and Social Work professionals, Advocacy services and our own staff members.

Ready to make your next career move count?

Bring your skills, enthusiasm and individuality to Turning Point Scotland. We'd love to hear from you.

We value lived experience, please to read more about our views.

We welcome applications from all candidates who are eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Turning Point Scotland offers a Salary Matching within the pay points of the role and based on experience.

Please note that IT skills are required for all our vacancies.

Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of start date

Job Description

Person Specification

Benefits package

Turning Point Scotland have Platinum accreditation in Investors in People. Our staff are our most important asset, therefore we offer extensive training and impressive personal and career-focused development opportunities. You could be part of an organisation that not only offers excellent careers but makes a real difference to thousands of People's lives and achieve your own personal fulfilment.

• Comprehensive Induction
• 123 Learning and development courses
• 29 eLearning courses
• Funded qualification - SVQ Social Services and Healthcare, work based assessment
• Your Career Pathway, we promote from within and advertise internally all jobs
• Pension Scheme, employer contribution 4%
  Wide range of family friendly policies
• 35 holiday/public holidays days' per year.

Does this position require a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle?

No

Does the post include personal care?

No

Does the post include cooking and housekeeping skills?

No

Will the service users be involved in this process?

No

Interview Date

24 November 2026