Do you want to make a meaningful difference by supporting people in Glasgow to sustain safe, secure temporary housing and move towards positive, independent futures?
We are looking for a compassionate, motivated and practical individual to join our Short-Term Housing team in Glasgow. In this role, you will work directly with people who need support to manage their tenancy, build confidence, access services and take positive steps towards greater stability and independence.
You will be part of a supportive team that values dignity, inclusion and person-centred practice. Every day will bring opportunities to listen, problem-solve, advocate and help people make progress at a pace that is right for them.
Your Role
- Provide practical and emotional support to people living in temporary accommodation
- Build trusting relationships based on individual needs, strengths and goals.
- Support people to manage day-to-day tenancy responsibilities, budgeting and appointments.
- Work closely with colleagues, partner agencies and wider support networks to promote positive outcomes.
- Maintain clear, accurate and respectful records in line with organisational requirements.
- Respond calmly and professionally to changing needs, risk and challenging situations.
About you
You do not need to have followed one specific career path to succeed in this role. We are interested in people who bring empathy, resilience, good judgement and a genuine commitment to supporting others.
You will be a strong communicator who can build rapport with people from a wide range of backgrounds. You will be organised, able to manage competing priorities and confident working both independently and as part of a team.
- Experience in housing, private rented sector, homelessness, social care, community support, advice work or a related setting would be helpful.
- An understanding of trauma-informed, person-centred and strengths-based support would be an advantage.
- You should be comfortable working with people who may be facing complex challenges.
- You will bring a respectful, non-judgemental approach and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
What we offer
- A rewarding role where your work can make a visible difference in people’s lives.
- A supportive team environment with opportunities to learn and develop.
- Meaningful work in Glasgow, supporting people and communities locally.
- A values-led culture focused on dignity, respect and positive outcomes.
If you are passionate about supporting people to feel safe, heard and able to move forward, we would love to hear from you.
We value our colleagues as our greatest asset and will provide the following working conditions:
- The post holder will report to a Housing Team Lead and through them to the Housing Services Manager.
- Your normal working hours are 35 per week, worked Monday to Friday between the hours of 9am and 5pm, depending on the needs of the service, with 1-hour unpaid break.
- Your usual place of work is Rosemount Business Park, Charles Street, Glasgow, G21 2QA. The role involves lone working and travelling in your own vehicle between properties and being out in the community. Lone working policy in place.
- Annual leave entitlement of 210 hours holiday (equivalent to 6 weeks) pro rata per year in the first year rising to 280 hours (equivalent to 8 weeks) pro rata per year in the second. This includes public holidays
- You will be automatically enrolled into the People’s Pension in the month that you will complete 3 months of employment, provided you meet the auto-enrolment criteria
- Life Insurance from day one
- Cycle to work scheme