Advertised from 30 January 2026

Role

Glasgow South Carers Centre are commissioned by Glasgow Carers Partnership to deliver support to unpaid Carers living within South Glasgow. The primary focus of this post will be to work with unpaid Carers and Young Carers delivering a range of supports so carers will have the ability to manage their caring responsibilities whilst also maintaining their own 

Applicants must have an understanding of and commitment to the needs of carers, have excellent written and oral communication skills, have experience of support planning, providing an information and advice service, planning and delivery of services to support carers, have strong admin, communication and organisational skills and have a knowledge and understanding of the policy drivers for unpaid carers, especially in relation to the Carers Act.

Working alongside a team of Carers Support Workers and directly with Carers, the Family Support Worker should have a relevant qualification in health or social care and/or work experience appropriate for this post.

Candidates will need an understanding of the issues carers face, experience of outcome focussed case management using person-centred, strength-based support planning to enable Carers to manage their caring role and maintain their own health and wellbeing.

Application notes

A Job description and application form are available to download below or can be requested directly from: The Dixon Community, South Carers Centre, 656 Cathcart Road, Glasgow G42 8AA. Tel 0141 423 0728. julie.young@dixoncommunity.org.uk

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 12 noon on Friday 20th February 2026

Please note that CVs alone will NOT be considered. 

Protecting Vulnerable Groups - All successful candidates will require to be members of the PVG scheme

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