Advertised from 29 May 2025

Role

As the charitable subsidiary of West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA), Willowacre Trusts overarching aim is to tackle social and economic disadvantage and impact on tenancy sustainment within the communities served by WSHA. Our values (respect, inclusive, integrity, improvement and support) shape how we act, our decisions and the services we provide. 

Our staff are at the heart of our business and we support them to be their best which is demonstrated with 84% of staff saying WSHA is a good place to work. We provide a friendly, inclusive environment and dependent on the role - the flexibility of a hybrid model of working (mix of home and office). Staff also benefit with a generous holiday allowance of 40 days and the option to work flexibly. We know that to deliver outstanding customer service, we must ensure our staff are happy, healthy and motivated and we put a strong focus on staff wellbeing which is reflected with our gold accreditation for Investors in People. All staff also have free access to a comprehensive Employee Support Service.

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, age, or religion or belief. We are particularly interested to hear from applicants with a disability, or from a black or minority ethnic background.  Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will, where possible be granted an interview under the Disability Confident scheme.

Following a review of our Community Services, we are looking for a part time Community Worker who shares our values and will use them to guide the way they work on a daily basis. You will be accountable to our Community Development Officer.

Willowacre Trust provides a wide variety of groups, activities, events and projects in partnership with local community members and organisations to address inequalities and support inclusion. You will take an active part in actively engaging with individuals and groups to identify needs, provide support, facilitate access to services, and empower them to address social issues. These will often focus on areas like poverty, health, housing, or mental wellbeing. Through building relationships, the post holder will act as a vital link between the charity's services and the local community.

Although your office base will be Barrowfield, you will provide services across all of our communities within Glasgow, South, North and East Ayrshire and North and South Lanarkshire 

You should have: 

• Excellent interpersonal and engagement skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Good IT skills including word processing, excel, email and other software packages
• The ability to motivate and encourage community participation within hard-to-reach groups
• Experience of developing and delivering community activities and events

Application notes

For further details and to download an application pack visit our website

Completed applications must be returned by 12pm on Tuesday 24th June 2025

Interview date Friday 4th July @ Barrowfield Community Hub