Project Worker (Homeless Residential Services)

Glasgow Loves Christmas; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity organization in Glasgow is seeking a dedicated Project Worker for Homeless Residential Services. The position involves providing direct support to individuals experiencing homelessness, enabling them to build confidence and learn new skills. The role requires strong relationship-building abilities and a compassionate approach to sensitive situations. A positive attitude and effective communication skills are essential. Interested candidates must meet PVG membership requirements and registration for the Scottish Social Services Council.

Qualifications

• Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is essential.
• Registration to the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) is required within specified time.
• Experience in front-line support for vulnerable individuals is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line support through 1 to 1 key working and support planning.
• Motivate and assist service users in developing skills.
• Promote service user involvement and empowerment.

Skills

Ability to build positive relationships with individuals experiencing homelessness

Resilience and compassion

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Job description

# Project Worker (Homeless Residential Services)Ref no:: GLA14771Published:: 16/01/2026Closes:: 01/02/2026Location:: GCHSCP, Homeless Residential Services, 60 Rodney Street, Possilpark, Glasgow, G4 9SF * GCHSCP, Homeless Residential Services, Elder Street Project, Govan, 55 Elder Street, Glasgow, G51 3PXSalary:: £39,320.92 - £41,427.33 per yearContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 40 hours per week## Job DescriptionRole – Project Worker (Homeless Residential Services) Location – GCHSCP, Homeless Residential Services, Elder Street (G51 3PX) & Rodney Street (G4 9SF) Hours and Shift Pattern – 37.5hrs. This is a 24/7 service where shift working is required including nights and weekends (see attached rotas) Contract Status – PermanentGlasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GCHSCP) are recruiting two Project Workers within Homeless Residential Services.Homeless Residential Services provide temporary accommodation and intensive support to individuals experiencing homelessness. The service focuses on assessing needs, developing resettlement plans and helping people build the skills and confidence needed for independent living. It plays a key role in reducing repeat homelessness and promoting recovery, inclusion, and wellbeing.Project Workers provide a front-line service working 1 to 1 with individuals and assisting with support planning. Elder Street services specifically supports vulnerable homeless women and Rodney Street services specifically supports vulnerable homeless men. Both services provide care and support for vulnerable service users through individual key working meetings in order to provide a comprehensive assessment of need and formulate a robust resettlement plan.What You’ll Do: • Provide front-line support through 1 to 1 key working and support planning. • Motivate and assist service users to reduce isolation, build confidence, and learn new skills. • Promote service user involvement and empowerment. • Provide practical assistance (e.g. cooking, money management, arranging and accompanying service users to appointments). What We’re Looking For • Ability to build positive relationships with individuals experiencing homelessness. • Resilience and compassion when responding to sensitive disclosures and challenging behaviours. • Strong verbal and written communication skills.If you’re a compassionate and resilient individual who thrives in a team environment and is dedicated to supporting vulnerable individuals, we’d love to hear from you.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.Registration to the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) is an essential requirement for this role. You must either be already registered or have applied within 3 months and be registered within 6 months from your start date. Please note as part of the local government pay deal, local authority staff are currently not required to pay SSSC fees.These roles are excepted under Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 (as amended).Interviews will take place mid-February 2026.If you would like to find out more about the role before applying, you can contact: Elder Street - Marian Miller, Manager, [e-mail] Rodney Street - Frank Martin, Manager, [e-mail]**Working for us!**For more information on Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GCC) please visit the following websites:and## Application PacksWe want everyone to be able to apply. If you need the Application Pack in another format, like Braille, large print, or another language, please call us on 0141 287 1054.If we need to post it to you, we’ll send it by second-class mail within three working days. Please allow enough time to complete and return your application before the closing date. If you think you might need more time because of accessibility needs, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.There are also a number of Accessibility Tools compatible with the myjobscotland website which may assist you with your application. More information on these can be found at .## 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**## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement