- Advertised from 9th October 2026
- 37.5 hours per week. Permanent.
Role
LHM is a Glasgow-based charity supporting people affected by homelessness, poverty, social exclusion and a wide range of complex life circumstances. Founded in 1909, LHM has a long history of providing compassionate, high-quality support.
At the heart of our work is a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and kindness. We are looking for a compassionate, confident and enthusiastic Client Support Worker to join our Day Centre team.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working alongside people, building meaningful relationships and helping clients access the support, experiences and opportunities that matter to them.
About the Role
As a Client Support Worker, you will be part of our frontline team, helping to create a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for everyone who comes through our doors. The role will include:
- Building positive and trusting relationships with clients.
- Providing practical and emotional support.
- Recognising individual needs and helping clients access appropriate services and specialist support.
- Supporting clients with issues relating to housing, health, wellbeing, benefits and other areas affecting their lives.
- Encouraging clients to participate, build confidence, develop skills and try new experiences.
- Responding appropriately to challenging situations while maintaining dignity, compassion and professional boundaries.
- Maintaining accurate and appropriate records.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers and external partners.
- Supporting clients to take part in activities and other opportunities where appropriate, particularly where these support client engagement, relationship-building, wellbeing and social connection.
This is a varied and rewarding role. No two days will be exactly the same, and the successful candidate will need to be approachable, adaptable and comfortable working within a busy Day Centre environment.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience of supporting people affected by homelessness, poverty and social exclusion, including people experiencing poor mental health and other complex challenges.
- Can communicate confidently and sensitively with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
- Understands safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries.
- Can remain calm and make sound decisions in challenging situations.
- Is compassionate and non-judgemental while also able to maintain clear and consistent boundaries.
- Enjoys working as part of a team and is willing to contribute across different areas of our work.
- Can work independently, use initiative and recognise when guidance or additional support is required.
- Holds a relevant social care qualification at SCQF Level 6 or above, or an equivalent qualification.
- The successful candidate will be required to undertake a satisfactory PVG Scheme check.
What We Offer
- A permanent, full-time position.
- A competitive salary of £28,000.
- Generous holiday entitlement.
- Employer pension contributions.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- The opportunity to help shape and develop an evolving frontline service.
- The chance to make a genuine difference within a trusted and welcoming community.
Why This Role Matters
This role is about much more than providing practical support. It is about seeing the whole person, recognising their strengths and creating opportunities for them to feel heard, respected, included and valued.
You will be joining a team committed to working collaboratively, sharing skills and providing consistent support. Your contribution will help us create more opportunities for clients, respond effectively to increasing demand and ensure that LHM remains a place where everyone has a place.
Application notes
Download the application pack below, or please email or telephone: enquiries@lhm-glasgow.org.uk/0141 552 0285
Completed applications must be received by 12 noon on Wednesday 4th November 2026.
Applications will be shortlisted following the closing date. Successful candidates will be invited to interview, and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 11th November 2026.
CVs will not be accepted.
LHM is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from candidates who demonstrate a strong understanding of the challenges faced by the people and communities we support, together with the professional skills, experience and boundaries required for this role.
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Service Manager – Visiting Housing Support Team
- Full time
- £37,853
- On site: Four Square Scotland, 454 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, EH11 2RN (Head Office), with travel to various locations across Edinburgh
- Closing 9th October 2026
Thank you for your interest in joining Four Square Scotland as a Service Manager.
This is an exciting opportunity to take on a key leadership role within our Visiting Support Team, supporting our ambition for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness to have greater choice, stability and opportunities for the future.
Our Visiting Support Team works with people across Edinburgh who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, providing practical, person-centred support to help them access stable housing and successfully sustain their tenancies.
As Service Manager, you will lead and support a team of eight, providing clear direction and effective day-to-day management while ensuring the team delivers a high-quality service to the people we support. You will play an important role in maintaining strong standards, supporting your team and helping the service continue to develop and respond to the needs of the people and communities we work with.
Waking Nights Practitioner for Domestic Abuse and Gender based violence (Female
- Full time
- £29,687
- On site: North-east of Edinburgh
- Closing 12th October 2026
Four Square is looking for a Waking Night Practitioner to join our team, providing trauma-informed, person-centred support to people experiencing homelessness.
We’re looking for compassionate, resilient individuals who are confident working independently during overnight shifts while contributing to a supportive wider team. You’ll have excellent communication skills, the ability to respond calmly to challenging situations and a commitment to creating a safe, welcoming environment for the people we support.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by providing reassurance, practical assistance and emotional support to people when they need it most.
Please note: Due to the nature of this role, applications are invited from women only. This post is exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Working pattern: This role operates on a four-week rolling rota, with shifts from 9.45pm to 7.45am, including alternate weekends.
• Weeks 1 and 3: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
• Weeks 2 and 4: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
All shifts are 10 hours, averaging 35 hours per week over the four-week rota.
Do you have experience of managing a small but fast-paced and relationships-focused fundraising team? Do you have knowledge of a range of fundraising streams? Do you feel confident in developing a relatively new team to deliver income?
If so, this role is for you.
About Cyrenians
At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness. We take a values-led and relationships-based approach to delivering our services because we understand that there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to supporting people towards more positive and stable futures.
About the Fundraising Team
Relationships are at the heart of everything we do at Cyrenians, with those we support and those who support us too.
It’s an exciting time for fundraising at Cyrenians. Our team has only been around for a few years and in that time, income generation has grown rapidly. After a period of change, we’re now looking to maximise the potential of the relationships we’ve built and to enhance the structure of our ways of working.
With a fundraising mix currently dominated by corporate partnerships, individual giving and major donors, we are looking to build on our previous growth while also dipping our toes into events and community fundraising.
About the role
This role will work closely with our Director of Income Generation, Marketing & Communications, taking our fundraising strategy and turning it into operational plans, developing the team to deliver in a way that is collaborative, innovative and measurable. Close relationships with our Marketing & Communications and services teams are integral to delivery.
The role has a strong focus on people management, sharing your fundraising expertise with the team to develop the teams knowledge and maximise income generation.
About you
You’ll be a knowledgeable fundraiser, who lives our values and takes great care to build relationships with and in your team, across the organisation and with our treasured supporters. You may have already built or led a fundraising team, with an emphasis on fostering a positive and collaborative culture.
A champion for data-led activity, you’ll take a plan, do, review approach to your fundraising, ensuring learnings are shared and embedded as we move forward.
How we’ll support you
Working closely with colleagues in Marcomms, Trusts & Grants and our services, you’ll be surrounded by those who share your passion to tackle homelessness and its root causes. We’ll encourage you to grow your management experience, with creativity, strong values and innovation, and to take a planned and pragmatic approach to your calendar of activity and implementing new initiatives.
You will be supported to attend training and networking events to deepen your knowledge of the issues surrounding homelessness and social exclusion; engage with a variety of stakeholders and extend your professional network.
You’ll also have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.
Volunteer Coordinator
- Part time
- £29,687 pro-rata
- On site: 454 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, EH11 2RN – please note this is an onsite position
- Closing 16th October 2026
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and organised Volunteer Coordinator to join our team at Four Square!
As our Volunteer Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in developing our volunteering programme, creating meaningful opportunities for people to get involved and ensuring our volunteers feel welcomed, valued and supported.
Working closely with colleagues across our services, you’ll recruit, onboard and support volunteers, build relationships with local businesses and community groups, and coordinate corporate volunteering opportunities.
We’re looking for someone who is approachable, proactive and great at building relationships. You’ll have experience in volunteer coordination or a similar community-focused role, excellent organisational skills and a genuine enthusiasm for supporting people.
This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape our volunteering programme and make a real difference to the people and communities we support.
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