Outreach Support Worker - East Dunbartonshire

Aspire West Services; Scotland; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount Schemes

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme

Paid holidays

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Job summary

Aspire West Services in Scotland is seeking compassionate Outreach Support Workers to join their team. In this role, you'll provide vital support to individuals in the community, assisting with trauma recovery and social participation.

Key responsibilities include 1:1 support in homes, helping clients with tenancy challenges, and encouraging community engagement. Those with a UK manual driving license and access to a car are preferred.

The position offers ongoing training, a supportive work environment, and an array of employee benefits, making it a fulfilling career choice.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and resilient individual dedicated to helping others.
• Ability to provide practical and emotional support.
• Experience in building trusting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals 1:1 in their homes and communities.
• Encourage participation in social and community activities.
• Assist with housing and health-related challenges.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Reliability

Emotional Intelligence

Self-motivation

Job description

• Job Role: Outreach Support Worker
• Salary Scale: £13.45 per hour
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Criteria: Applicants must hold a full manual UK manual driving licence and with access to their own vehicle.

Outreach Support Worker (Drivers only)

About the Role

Are you compassionate, resilient and motivated by helping others thrive? Do you want a role that’s more than just a job – one where you can truly make a difference?

We’re looking for Male Support Workers to join our Outreach Support Service, supporting individuals in the community with:

• Trauma and addiction recovery
• Social isolation and tenancy sustainment

Whether it’s helping someone feel confident in their own home or supporting them at a community event, you’ll play a vital role in helping people feel safe, empowered, and connected.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting people 1:1 in their own homes and local communities
• Providing practical and emotional support
• Encouraging participation in social and community activities
• Assisting with housing, tenancy, or health-related challenges
• Developing individual support plans focused on strengths and goals
• This role involves lone working, with on‑call support available at all times

What We’re Looking For

Experience is not essential – we provide a full induction and ongoing training. What matters most is your ability to connect with people, your empathy, and your commitment to helping others.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Emotionally intelligent and calm under pressure
• A great listener and communicator
• Reliable and self‑motivated
• Able to build trusting relationships
• Comfortable working independently

You’ll Need

• Manual UK Driving Licence
• Access to your own car for work
• Flexibility to work shift patterns (day, evening, or weekend)

What You’ll Get in Return

• Full induction and ongoing mentoring
• Opportunity to shadow experienced support workers
• Employee‑Owned Organisation – become a co‑owner
• Strong learning and development pathway
• Employee Discount Schemes & Referral Bonus
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Paid holidays and competitive pay structure

A PVG check and two references (including your most recent employer) will be required after your interview and prior to appointment.