Job Description

Please note that due to the nature of this role and its requirements, only female applicants will be considered for this post

Are you compassionate, forward-thinking, empathetic, genuine and passionate about helping others who are experiencing difficult times? If you have ever considered a role where you can nurture positive empowering relationships with people and support them to flourish in their lives, then we would love to have you in our team!

Core purpose of the role:

Empowering and equipping individuals experiencing addiction, mental health, relationship and financial issues to move on from homeless accommodation.

To undertake a wide variety of tasks including delivering and arranging high-quality, person-centred support. The service is designed to provide emergency accommodation and support to people, many of whom may be going through periods of crisis. The service will be highly flexible and provide high quality accommodation and support to individuals who urgently require those provisions 365 days of the year, 24 hours a day). In partnership with external agencies, the service will work alongside people to help to stabilise their situations, empower them to achieve positive outcomes and enable them to return to or move on to tenancies or other appropriate accommodation.

We are looking for inspiring individuals to become Support Workers based in Glasgow with similar values and who are keen to fulfil the following support:

To support and enable individuals to maintain their accommodation; develop budgeting skills, cook nutritional meals and managing their home. Signposting and sourcing appropriate services such as Health Care, Housing, Associations, Case Workers, Addiction/Recovery Services. To carry out assessments and reviews of support needs as and when necessary due to the changing needs and aspirations of individuals. To carry out Risk Enablement Plans as and when necessary due to the changing needs and aspirations of individuals. Working with individuals to achieve their desired Support & Development Goals through use of an Outcome Measurement Framework called Better Futures. To support individuals to improve their quality of life.
Employee Benefits Include:

12.10 per hour, rising to 12.70 per hour upon receiving Government funding (backdated to 01/04/2025*
Strong Support & Leadership Excellent Learning and Development opportunities through strong coaching & mentoring in both classroom and on the job environments where you will shadow experienced support workers. Access to employee Discount Schemes and Referral Recruitment Bonus. Contributory Pension Scheme and 4 x Annual Salary Life Assurance benefit. Employee Health Assured assistance programme. Cycle to Work Scheme. Opportunity to shadow and observe from experienced Support Workers. Competitive rates of pay. As an Employee-Owned organisation eligible employees are owners of Aspire via the Trust.

Additional desirable qualities, qualifications and experience of the post holder include:

Ability to use your personal skills and experience to help individuals develop. SVQ 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care or a commitment to undertake an SVQ Registration with the Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC) or a commitment to become registered.

PVG checks will be required for the successful applicant, as are two references, one being from the most recent employer

Diversity

Aspire is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those who have a disability or neurodivergent condition.

We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone's unique experiences and views are appreciated, and their opinion valued. We are happy to offer any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role itself to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates.

In exceptional circumstances, the exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.70 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Referral programme Sick pay
Application question(s):

Can you elaborate on some of the reasons that women with addictions can lead to homelessness? What is your understanding of the role of housing support worker?
Licence/Certification:

Right to work in the (UK WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP) (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/11/2025