Community Worker (part time)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 25 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £26,874 bob blwyddyn, pro rata |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Pending Pay Award |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 17 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | West of Scotland |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | West of Scotland Housing Assosation |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Community Worker
24 hours per week
£26,873.60 per annum pro rata pending salary uplift
Barrowfield Community Hub, Yate Street, Glasgow
Fixed Term until March 2027 due to being externally funded
As the charitable subsidiary of West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA), Willowacre Trusts overarching aim is to tackle social and economic disadvantage and impact on tenancy sustainment within the communities served by WSHA. Our values (respect, inclusive, integrity, improvement and support) shape how we act, our decisions and the services we provide.
Willowacre Trust and West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) are committed to putting customers at the heart of everything we do. Our values are Respect, Inclusive, Integrity, Improvement, and Support which shape our decisions and services. With 84% of staff saying WSHA is a great place to work, we pride ourselves on creating a friendly, inclusive environment supported by a flexible hybrid working model and a strong focus on staff wellbeing
We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, age, or religion or belief. We are particularly interested to hear from applicants with a disability, or from a black or minority ethnic background.
Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will, where possible be granted an interview under the Disability Confident scheme
The Role:
We are looking for a new part time Community Worker who shares our values and will use them to guide the way they work on a daily basis. You will be accountable to our Community HUB Coordinator.
This post is based within the Barrowfield Community Hub. It involves actively engaging with individuals and groups within the local community to identify needs, provide support, develop groups and activities within the centre, facilitate access to services, and empower them to address social issues. These will often focus on areas like poverty, health, housing, or mental wellbeing. Through building relationships, the post holder will act as a vital link between the charity's services and the local community.
The Barrowfield Community Hub is normally open 7 days per week, with late night opening 3 days a week on weeknights to 8pm subject to bookings
What You’ll Do
• Support the charities existing activities and groups to continue, develop and grow, taking an asset-based partnership approach
• Ensure that the Hub provides a welcoming, safe, caring, and healthy working environment for anchor tenants, staff, volunteers, and the wider community
• Support the development and take up of existing and new volunteering opportunities at the Barrowfield Community Hub and recruit, train, and support volunteers
• Actively signpost, refer and support community members to take up partner organisations offer of activities and services
What We’re Looking For
• Excellent interpersonal and engagement skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Good IT skills including word processing, excel, email and other software packages
• Ability to motivate and encourage community participation within hard-to-reach groups
• Experience of working or volunteering directly with communities
• Experience of developing and delivering community activities and events
Why Join Us?
• Generous holiday allowance: 40 days (pro rata)
• Wellbeing focus: Gold accreditation for Investors in People
• Employee Support Service: Free and comprehensive
• Cycle to work scheme & secure bike shed at the office
• Access to Saturday Hospital Fund for you and your family
We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, age, or religion or belief. We are particularly interested to hear from applicants with a disability, or from a black or minority ethnic background.
Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will, where possible be granted an interview under the Disability Confident scheme.
Completed applications must be returned by 3pm on Wednesday 18th March 2026
Provisional Interview Date: Thursday 26th March 2026
24 hours per week
£26,873.60 per annum pro rata pending salary uplift
Barrowfield Community Hub, Yate Street, Glasgow
Fixed Term until March 2027 due to being externally funded
As the charitable subsidiary of West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA), Willowacre Trusts overarching aim is to tackle social and economic disadvantage and impact on tenancy sustainment within the communities served by WSHA. Our values (respect, inclusive, integrity, improvement and support) shape how we act, our decisions and the services we provide.
Willowacre Trust and West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) are committed to putting customers at the heart of everything we do. Our values are Respect, Inclusive, Integrity, Improvement, and Support which shape our decisions and services. With 84% of staff saying WSHA is a great place to work, we pride ourselves on creating a friendly, inclusive environment supported by a flexible hybrid working model and a strong focus on staff wellbeing
We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, age, or religion or belief. We are particularly interested to hear from applicants with a disability, or from a black or minority ethnic background.
Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will, where possible be granted an interview under the Disability Confident scheme
The Role:
We are looking for a new part time Community Worker who shares our values and will use them to guide the way they work on a daily basis. You will be accountable to our Community HUB Coordinator.
This post is based within the Barrowfield Community Hub. It involves actively engaging with individuals and groups within the local community to identify needs, provide support, develop groups and activities within the centre, facilitate access to services, and empower them to address social issues. These will often focus on areas like poverty, health, housing, or mental wellbeing. Through building relationships, the post holder will act as a vital link between the charity's services and the local community.
The Barrowfield Community Hub is normally open 7 days per week, with late night opening 3 days a week on weeknights to 8pm subject to bookings
What You’ll Do
• Support the charities existing activities and groups to continue, develop and grow, taking an asset-based partnership approach
• Ensure that the Hub provides a welcoming, safe, caring, and healthy working environment for anchor tenants, staff, volunteers, and the wider community
• Support the development and take up of existing and new volunteering opportunities at the Barrowfield Community Hub and recruit, train, and support volunteers
• Actively signpost, refer and support community members to take up partner organisations offer of activities and services
What We’re Looking For
• Excellent interpersonal and engagement skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Good IT skills including word processing, excel, email and other software packages
• Ability to motivate and encourage community participation within hard-to-reach groups
• Experience of working or volunteering directly with communities
• Experience of developing and delivering community activities and events
Why Join Us?
• Generous holiday allowance: 40 days (pro rata)
• Wellbeing focus: Gold accreditation for Investors in People
• Employee Support Service: Free and comprehensive
• Cycle to work scheme & secure bike shed at the office
• Access to Saturday Hospital Fund for you and your family
We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, age, or religion or belief. We are particularly interested to hear from applicants with a disability, or from a black or minority ethnic background.
Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will, where possible be granted an interview under the Disability Confident scheme.
Completed applications must be returned by 3pm on Wednesday 18th March 2026
Provisional Interview Date: Thursday 26th March 2026
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