Lead a team helping create a warm, safe and welcomingenvironment for people at risk of rough sleeping duringGlasgow's coldest winter months.
Leading the team that welcomes and supports peopleseeking safety from rough sleeping this winter.
Pay £16.87 per hour
The opportunity
Could you help make it happen?
Are you passionate about helping people at risk of roughsleeping during the coldest winter months?
We’re seeking staff who are motivated to tackle the problemof homelessness, with the skills to create a welcomingenvironment for people with complex needs.
The Glasgow Overnight Welcome Centre anticipates receivinghundreds of guests seeking refuge and a warm, safe placeto sleep. As a Team Leader, you will play a key role inensuring that environment is safe, welcoming and well led.
About the role
Lead the team through the night
The Team Leader works under the direction of the WinterProject Manager and is responsible for helping deliver theOvernight Welcome Centre.
You will lead a small team of staff and volunteers, allocatetasks, support team members and have overall responsibilityfor guests on site and for decision-making during your shift.
Night shifts focus on creating a warm, safe and welcoming environment for people who are at risk of rough sleeping.
The post requires confidence in working with men and womenwith complex needs, the ability to work effectively as partof a team, and a genuine passion for people experiencinghomelessness.
Working pattern
Five nights on, five nights off
Overnight Team Leader shifts run from 19:30 to 07:30, operating on a five days on, five days off rotation.
The fixed-term contract runs from 1 December 2026 until 31 March 2027,with paid accrued annual leave on a pro-rata basis.
Successful candidates must also be available for trainingfrom 16–20 November 2026. Training willinclude the homelessness system, personal safety, first aid,suicide prevention and overdose prevention.
What you'll bring
Leadership, patience and good judgement
You will need to be able to interact positively with peoplefrom a wide range of backgrounds, including people whoselives may currently be challenging or chaotic.
The role requires the ability to lead a team, make decisionsin difficult circumstances, communicate well and help diffusechallenging situations.
Previous experience in health, social care, community orrehabilitation work is desirable, as is experience of leadingstaff or volunteers in a comparable setting.
Knowledge of homelessness and issues relating to drug andalcohol misuse is also desirable.
Who we welcome
Experience can take many forms
We welcome applications from people with lived experienceof homelessness or asylum and immigration.
Interviews 12, 13 and 14 October 2026
Training 16–20 November 2026
Contract begins 1 December 2026
Any offer is subject to satisfactory references. This positionrelates to regulated work and requires membership of thePVG Scheme.
Applicants should have an active Christian faith and a livechurch connection in accordance with Glasgow City Mission'sethos and values. This is an Occupational Requirement in termsof the Equality Act 2010.
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Contact Details:
Glasgow City Mission's Child & Family Centre Recruitment Team
