Social Care Worker (Homelessness Services) - GLA14007

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and social care agency in Glasgow is seeking a Social Care Worker to support individuals in crisis and help them secure stable housing. Candidates should have experience in high-pressure environments, manage caseloads, and possess strong communication skills. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the community while working collaboratively with various partner agencies.

Qualifications

• Experience working with the public in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Experience in managing a demanding caseload with competing priorities.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred support.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied and demanding caseload.
• Conduct comprehensive needs assessments.
• Deliver excellent customer service to individuals facing housing challenges.
• Secure temporary accommodation and develop person-centred care and support plans.

Skills

Strong communication skills

IT skills

Report-writing skills

Experience in fast-paced environment

Adaptability

Resilience

Education

SVQ level 3 in Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Role - Social Care Worker (Homelessness Services)
Location - GCHSCP, Rowanpark Business Centre, 5 Ardlaw Street, Glasgow G51 3RR
Contract Status - Temporary, up to 31 March 2026

Are you interested in working for the largest local authority in Scotland, in partnership with the NHS, to help improve the health and wellbeing of our community? Then, you are in the right place!

At Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GCHSCP) our focus is to minimise the risk of people becoming homeless, through the provision of high quality housing option assessments, information and assistance. We work collaboratively with colleagues across the partnership, voluntary and private sector partner agencies, as part of the broader homelessness prevention agenda.

We are currently recruiting a Social Care Worker to join our Homelessness Service. This is a rewarding opportunity to support individuals in crisis and help them move towards safe, stable housing.

Key responsibilities:
Manage a varied and demanding caseload
Conduct comprehensive needs assessments
Deliver excellent customer service to individuals facing housing challenges
Carry out statutory homelessness assessments in line with the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 (as amended)
Secure temporary accommodation and develop person-centred care and support plans
Complete risk assessments and coordinate appropriate support services
Prioritise access to settled accommodation where required

We're seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual who:
Has experience working with the public in a fast-paced, changing environment
Has experience in managing a demanding caseload with competing priorities and completing needs assessments
Possesses strong communication, IT, and report-writing skills
Can demonstrate a commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred support
Is adaptable, resilient, and able to manage competing priorities

It is desirable for you to have SVQ level 3 in Social Care / HNC or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards the qualification. Please refer to the Person Specification for full details of the required qualifications, skills, knowledge and competencies that are required for the above role.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
We are proud to foster a workplace culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe that a diverse workforce brings a wealth of perspectives and experiences that enhance our services and strengthen our community impact. As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Glasgow, we want to ensure that we're bringing the best people into our roles, not just for their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is essential on taking up appointment. Please note successful candidates for the above role will be required to pay for their PVG Membership/or Scheme Checks.

These posts are excepted under Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 (as amended).

If you would like to find out more about the role before applying, you can contact Jacqui Brown, Senior Homeless Worker, by email at [e-mail].

Interviews for this role are likely to be held at the beginning of September 2025.

Working for us!

For more information on Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GCC) please visit the following websites:

GCC Website and GCC Conditions of Service

Application Packs

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Further Information

Please note that Glasgow City Council is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact on current salaries quoted in job adverts, see

GCC Job Evaluation