Support Worker - Outreach services

*Location:* Glasgow North and East Dunbartonshire
*Hours:* Full-time 37.5 per week – Various shifts available
*Salary:*

_*Dayshift*_ *=* £12 per hour, rising to £12.60 (backdated to 01/04/2025 once Government funding comes through)

_*Nightshift*_ = £12.10 per hour, rising to £12.70 (backdated to 01/04/2025 once = Government funding comes through)
*Driving Licence:* Manual UK licence & own car essential.

*About the Role*

Are you *compassionate, resilient and motivated* by helping others thrive? Do you want a role that’s more than just a job – one where you can truly make a difference?

We’re looking for *Support Workers* to join our *Outreach Support Service*, supporting individuals in the community with:

* Mental health challenges
* Trauma and addiction recovery
* Social isolation and tenancy sustainment

Whether it’s helping someone feel confident in their own home or supporting them at a community event, you’ll play a vital role in helping people feel safe, empowered, and connected.

*What You’ll Be Doing*

* Supporting people 1:1 in their own homes and local communities
* Providing practical and emotional support
* Encouraging participation in social and community activities
* Assisting with housing, tenancy, or health-related challenges
* Developing individual support plans focused on strengths and goals

This role involves lone working, with on-call support available at all times.

*What We’re Looking For*

Experience is *not essential* — we provide a full induction and ongoing training. What matters most is your ability to connect with people, your empathy, and your commitment to helping others.

We’re looking for someone who is:

* Emotionally intelligent and calm under pressure
* A great listener and communicator
* Reliable and self-motivated
* Able to build trusting relationships
* Comfortable working independently

*You’ll Need:*

* Manual UK Driving Licence
* Access to your own car for work
* Flexibility to work shift patterns (day, evening, or weekend)

*What You’ll Get in Return*

* *£12.10 – £12.70 per hour* (backdated to April 2025)
* Full induction and ongoing mentoring
* Opportunity to shadow experienced support workers
* Employee-Owned Organisation – become a co-owner
* Strong learning and development pathway
* Employee Discount Schemes & Referral Bonus
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
* Pension Scheme & Life Assurance (4x salary)
* Paid holidays and competitive pay structure

*Why Join Us?*

At our core, we believe *everyone deserves a chance to flourish*. Our services are person-centred, values-led, and rooted in *kindness, empowerment, and respect*. As a Support Worker, you’ll be part of a team that’s committed to making a meaningful difference.

*Apply Today*

Whether you’re experienced in support work or looking for a new purpose-driven career, we’d love to hear from you.

*Click ‘Apply Now’* and start your journey in making lives better.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.60 per hour

Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Referral programme
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Every weekend
* Monday to Friday
* Night shift

Application question(s):
* Do you have access to a vehicle for work?
* What is your understanding of an Outreach Support Worker role and what this would involve?

Licence/Certification:
* Right to Work in the UK (We cannot offer Sponsorship) (required)

Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: OUT2