Community Connector (Women\'s Homelessness Support Worker) in London

We are a charity with decades of experience supporting people across Scotland, providing those who need us with support that ranges from Mental Health, Learning Disability and Neurodiversity, Youth and Adult Homelessness and Older People services. Guided by our values of Respect and Compassion, we empower both the people we support and our colleagues to Thrive every day.

At Care Support Scotland, caring isn’t just a job — it’s who we are. Join our dedicated team and help transform lives while growing your own career.

• Pension contributions matched up to 6%
• Financial Flexibility – Access your wages as you earn them with our Earned Wage Access benefit.
• Employee Assistance Programme through HSF
• Contribution to HSF Health Plan – supporting your everyday health needs
• Generous annual leave – 33 days including public holidays, increasing with service
• Supportive absence policies to help when you need time off
• Death in Benefit Cover – 2x annual salary
• Support with funded qualifications
• Career development and progression opportunities

We are delighted to offer this 3-year fixed-term post, made possible thanks to National Lottery Fairer Life Chances fund. Due to the personal nature of the role, this post is restricted to female applicants in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, which permits an occupational requirement for specific genders in such circumstances.

We are seeking a Community Connector to join our new Women’s Homelessness Service in Midlothian. This is an exciting opportunity to support women who have experienced homelessness and multiple disadvantage. Working alongside support workers, the Community Connector will focus on helping women to build recovery capital – their personal resilience, social networks, and community connections. The role brings additional capacity for group work, community engagement, and peer-led activities, complementing the direct support already provided by the team.

You will support women to set goals, explore their strengths and aspirations, and access opportunities that promote wellbeing, recovery, and inclusion. By co-designing groups and activities, and linking women into local services, volunteering, and community resources, you will play a key part in reducing isolation and repeat homelessness.

Who we are looking for?

• Experience of supporting people facing disadvantage or exclusion.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build trust, deliver 1:1 support, and facilitate group sessions.
• Understanding of the impact of homelessness and multiple disadvantage on women.
• Compassionate, resilient, and committed to inclusion and empowerment.
• A driver with access to a car is essential for this role.

What You will Do

• Provide 1:1 relational support, using tools such as Outcome Star (Home Star) to set and review goals.
• Facilitate co-designed group activities that promote wellbeing, creativity, and peer support.
• Support women experiencing multiple disadvantage to strengthen their recovery capital.
• Build connections with local partners (e.g. Women’s Aid, recovery networks, community groups) to expand opportunities for women.
• Advocate alongside women to ensure their voices are heard and rights are respected.
• Work in a trauma-informed, gender-responsive, and strengths-based way.

(Experience in women’s services, homelessness, or recovery is desirable but not essential. Lived experience is valued.)

Additional Notes

• PVG scheme membership & SSSC registration are requirements of this post.
• Please note, you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK.
• We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward if a suitable candidate is identified.
• Applications close on: 8th February 2026.

Care Support Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and always welcomes applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy and maternity.

Right to Work Information

Please note that from July 2025, Home Office rules require individuals switching into certain care roles under the Health and Care Skilled Worker route to have worked lawfully for the sponsoring employer for three months before switching visa type. Our recruitment process can take up to 12 weeks, which candidates should consider when applying. As an organisation we do not consider candidates for visa sponsorship until the successful completion of a 6-month probationary period. Applicants must therefore already have the legal right to work in the UK for this period. All offers are subject to satisfactory right-to-work checks and Home Office requirements.

Role Type

Role Type: Full-time (3-year fixed-term)

Pay Rate

GBP – GBP (Annum)

Company Overview

At Care Support Scotland, we’re dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives every single day. With over 30 years of experience, we have built a trusted reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality social care that empowers individuals to live with dignity, independence, and choice. From our base in Edinburgh and the Lothians, we work alongside people from all walks of life—supporting those who need help with housing and homelessness prevention, individuals with learning disabilities and neurodiverse needs, older people requiring care and companionship, and anyone seeking guidance to navigate life’s challenges. Our approach is person-centred: we don’t just provide care, we listen, understand, and tailor our support to each individual’s unique needs and aspirations. By doing so, we ensure that the people we support are not only cared for, but truly valued, respected, and given the opportunity to thrive within their communities.