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Support Worker – Glasgow

Full-Time | Permanent | £29,452.57 Per Year | Glasgow, Scotland

Job Overview

Job Title: Support Worker
Employer: Vacancy Filler / The Salvation Army
Location: William Hunter House Lifehouse, Glasgow, G5 9EP
Salary: £29,452.57 per year
Hours: 40 hours per week
Job Type: Permanent
Contract: Full-time
Posted: 4 September 2026
Closing Date: 30 September 2026

Important: UK Right to Work Required

Certificate of Sponsorship is NOT available for this vacancy.

The employer states that it is not a licensed sponsor, so applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

About the Role

The Salvation Army is looking for a Support Worker to work at William Hunter House Lifehouse in Glasgow.

William Hunter House is a 37-bed Lifehouse supporting homeless men and women with complex needs.

The Salvation Army Homelessness Services aim to provide opportunities that help individuals find their purpose, develop positive relationships and experience a sense of community.

Key Responsibilities

As a Support Worker, you will use a person-centred approach and therapeutic alliance to support and empower individuals throughout their recovery journey from homelessness.

Your work will focus on helping people:

  • Sustain their recovery journey
  • Overcome barriers associated with homelessness
  • Develop greater independence
  • Achieve lasting positive change
  • Build positive relationships
  • Experience a sense of community
  • Access appropriate support and opportunities

Essential Skills and Experience

The successful candidate should have:

  • Knowledge of the main support needs commonly faced by homeless and vulnerable clients
  • An understanding of working in a psychologically informed way
  • The ability to take the lead and make decisions
  • The ability to work effectively in a busy environment
  • A solution-focused approach
  • Good time-management skills
  • The ability to prioritise workloads
  • The ability to make decisions under pressure
  • Good verbal communication skills
  • Good written communication skills
  • Proficiency with a range of IT packages, including Microsoft applications

Working Hours

40 hours per week

This is a full-time permanent position based in Glasgow.

Salary

£29,452.57 per year

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Location

William Hunter House Lifehouse
Glasgow
G5 9EP
Scotland, UK

Application Requirements

Applicants should download and carefully read the job profile and any other attachments provided with the vacancy.

The job profile contains the criteria required for the position.

When completing your application, make sure your supporting statement addresses the required criteria, as this will form the basis of shortlisting.

Pre-Employment Checks

Any successful appointment will be subject to:

  • Satisfactory references
  • A criminal record check (PVG)
  • Evidence of the Right to Work in the UK
  • Other applicable employment checks

Equality and Diversity

The Salvation Army actively promotes equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates.

The organisation also states that it is a Disability Confident Leader Scheme employer and guarantees to interview disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.

See also Mental Health

The organisation also welcomes applications from candidates with criminal records, subject to its recruitment and safeguarding requirements.

Important Application Notice

The employer reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications are received.

Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Who Can Apply?

This vacancy is particularly relevant to candidates who:

  • Are already eligible to work in the UK
  • Can provide valid evidence of their UK Right to Work
  • Have experience or knowledge relevant to supporting homeless or vulnerable people
  • Can work full-time
  • Are interested in supporting people with complex needs
  • Can work effectively in a busy environment

Visa sponsorship is not available for this vacancy.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted through the official UK Government Work Hub vacancy page.

Closing Date: 30 September 2026

Job Summary

Position: Support Worker
Salary: £29,452.57 per year
Location: Glasgow, G5 9EP
Hours: 40 hours per week
Job Type: Permanent
Schedule: Full-time
Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Right to Work: Required
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
PVG Check: Required

 

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