Job Description

Temporary - Full Time



Closing Date: 02/11/2025

Summary

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Salary: 12.63 per hour rising to 12.88 Location: Polton, Lasswade Service: Homelessness Hours: 36 hours per week Shifts: Various

We are delighted to offer this 3-year fixed-term post, made possible thanks to

National Lottery Fairer Life Chances fund.

Care Support Scotland

We are a charity with decades of experience supporting people across Scotland, providing those who need us with support that ranges from Mental Health, Learning Disability and Neurodiversity, Youth and Adult Homelessness and Older People services. Guided by our values of Respect and Compassion, we empower both the people we support and our colleagues to Thrive every day.

Why work with us?

At Care Support Scotland caring isn't just a job -- it's who we are. Join our dedicated team and help transform lives while growing your own career.

Pension contributions matched up to 6% Financial Flexibility - Access your wages as you earn them with our Earned Wage Accessbenefit. Employee Assistance Programme through HSF Contribution to HSF Health Plan - supporting your everyday health needs Generous annual leave - 33 days including public holidays, increasing with service Supportive absence policies to help when you need time off Death in Benefit Cover - 2x annual salary Support with funded qualifications Career development and progression opportunities

About the Role

We are seeking a

Community Connector

to join our new Women's Homelessness Service in Midlothian. This is an exciting opportunity to support women who have experienced homelessness and multiple disadvantage. Working alongside support workers, the Community Connector will focus on helping women to build recovery capital - their personal resilience, social networks, and community connections. The role brings additional capacity for group work, community engagement, and peer-led activities, complementing the direct support already provided by the team. You will support women to set goals, explore their strengths and aspirations, and access opportunities that promote wellbeing, recovery, and inclusion. By co-designing groups and activities, and linking women into local services, volunteering, and community resources, you will play a key part in reducing isolation and repeat homelessness.

Who we are looking for?

Experience of supporting people facing disadvantage or exclusion. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to build trust, deliver 1:1 support, and facilitate group sessions. Understanding of the impact of homelessness and multiple disadvantage on women. Compassionate, resilient, and committed to inclusion and empowerment. A driver with access to a car is essential for this role.

What You will Do

Provide 1:1 relational support, using tools such as Outcome Star (Home Star) to set and review goals. Facilitate co-designed group activities that promote wellbeing, creativity, and peer support. Support women experiencing multiple disadvantage to strengthen their recovery capital. Build connections with local partners (e.g. Women's Aid, recovery networks, community groups) to expand opportunities for women. Advocate alongside women to ensure their voices are heard and rights are respected. Work in a trauma-informed, gender-responsive, and strengths-based way.

(Experience in women's services, homelessness, or recovery is desirable but not essential. Lived experience is valued.)


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