Drop-In Coordinator

Bethany Christian Trust; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 27,000 - GBP 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Dumfries is seeking a compassionate Drop-in Coordinator to lead and support their managed Drop-Ins. The role involves coordinating volunteers, ensuring policies are followed, and providing practical support to service users. Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication skills, experience with the relevant user group, and an active Christian faith. This part-time permanent position offers competitive leave and pension benefits.

Benefits

30 days of annual leave

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption payments

Company pension scheme

Death-in-service benefit scheme

Qualifications

• Proven record as a team player with excellent communication skills.
• Experience and knowledge of the service user group and their surrounding issues.
• Competence in the use of Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise Drop-Ins in Dumfries.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and support for volunteers and service users.
• Ensure adherence to policies and procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Knowledge of service user group issues

Competence with Microsoft Office tools

Education

Active Christian faith

Job description

Do you have a heart to lead with compassion and faith while making a real difference in the lives of people facing homelessness in Dumfries?

Role

We are looking for a Drop-in Coordinator to coordinate and supervise Bethany’s managed Drop-Ins in Dumfries. This includes day-to-day leadership and practical support for volunteers and service users, ensuring policies and procedures are adhered to. You should have a proven record as a team player with excellent communication skills, experience and knowledge of the service user group and their surrounding issues, and competence in the use of Microsoft Office tools.

As Bethany is a Christian organisation, this post carries an Occupational Requirement in line with the Equality Act 2010. The post holder is required to have an active Christian faith, and one reference must be from your church minister or leader to endorse your live and active Christian faith and commitment.

This post, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme, undertakes regulated work as part of the normal duties and therefore requires membership of the PVG (Adult and Children) scheme by the post-holder.

At Bethany, we are committed to helping our employees flourish personally and professionally. Bethany provides 30 days of annual leave initially to all contracted staff, rising to a maximum of 40 days depending on length of service. We also offer enhanced payments for maternity, paternity, and adoption, as well as a company pension scheme and a death-in-service benefit scheme.

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Salary Range: £27,399 – £29,521 gross per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent, Part-time

Hours: 18 hours per week

Holiday entitlement: 225 hours per year pro rata

Closing date: 10:00 am, Friday, 30 January 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing 02 February 2026

Applicants must be in sympathy with and accept the mission, vision and values of the organisation.

Please send your application to [e-mail] with the position you’re applying for in the subject line.

CVs will not be accepted as a substitute for an application form.