About Simon Community Scotland

Simon Community Scotland is the largest provider of homelessness services in Scotland. Our vision is for everyone to have a safe place to live, with access to the support they need. Every day we help make positive things happen for people facing extremely difficult circumstances. Everything we do is about and for people, the people we support, our staff, our partners and everyone affected by homelessness. Our values are built into every area of activity and tell the story of how people remain at the heart of the Simon Community.

Day by day, person-to-person, we tailor what we offer to what people need. We are here to provide consistent, friendly and informed support so that people can explore options and take ‘the next step’ towards a positive future. We offer support across a range of service delivery points; Street Outreach teams, Housing First initiatives, Floating Support, Information Hubs, Managed Alcohol Program (MAP), Supported Accommodations, Emergency Accommodation, Rapid Access Accommodation, and our own rented properties. These services are delivered across many local authorities within Glasgow, Edinburgh and Perth.

We welcome people with a wide range of skills and experiences to our team. To make a difference, we need to work flexibly, with everyday leadership and a ‘can-do’ approach. We want to make it right and make it happen – not only for the people we support, but also for each other.

Our #OneTeam ethos is core to who we are, and it means caring for and supporting each other regardless of our role, service or location. Find out more about our services here. simonscotland.org/get-help/our-support-services

Job Role

The HR Department is a core function within the organisation, providing support and guidance to line managers and staff in relation to our HR policies and processes that are effective and efficient to improve service delivery.

We are seeking to recruit an experienced HR Assistant to join our small professional HR team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a values-driven organisation and support managers across a wide range of HR matters.

The HR team provides a range of services to deliver a workforce that is fit for purpose, skilled, engaged and in the right place at the right time to deliver a high quality, person centered service to our stakeholders. You will play a pivotal role in providing HR guidance and support to managers on all HR related matters.

The HR team manages the employee lifecycle, recruitment, employee relation, staff benefits and payroll to align workforce planning with organisational objectives. Reporting to the HR Manager, you will be a key member of the HR team, working closely with our colleagues to ensure they have the support and working environment they need to deliver a high standard of care to the people we support.