Advertised from 7 August 2026

Role

Govan Community Project provides a range of holistic services for people seeking asylum, refugees and vulnerable migrants in the Greater Govan area of Glasgow.

We are recruiting a Advocacy Support Worker to provide advocacy support to people going through the asylum process in the UK.

The Advocacy Worker works alongside individuals and families in the asylum community, supporting and empowering them to express their views, wishes and choices as they rebuild their lives in Glasgow.  The Advocacy Worker will ensure that individuals are able to remain as involved as possible in all decisions which affect their and their families’ lives. Key areas of focus include access to adequate accommodation, education and health & wellbeing.

Our ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the challenges and barriers faced by those seeking sanctuary in the UK and experience of working with vulnerable people. They will have experience of providing advocacy support to others as well as supporting people to navigate bureaucratic systems in the UK. They will be confident in how to work with those who don’t speak English as a first language, including through the use of interpreters. They will have the skills to be able to manage a varied workload, working independently and as part of a team and great communication and relationship building skills.

This is a great opportunity to join a vibrant, dedicated team working in a diverse community. 

Govan Community Project is committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are and we welcome applications from individuals with a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, who have the relevant skills for the role advertised. Some inclusive working options we can offer are flexible working and tailored wellbeing support.

Application notes

We particularly welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of the UK Asylum/Immigration system. We are proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network (www.ebeemployment.org.uk), which aims to increase representation of people with lived experience in the charitable sector. Please feel free to use information and resources at https://www.ebeemployment.org.uk/ebe which may help in preparing your job application.

Any informal enquiries regarding the role or the application process should be directed to Traci Kirkland, the Chief Executive, by email: traci@govancommunityproject.org.uk .

To access the application pack, please first complete the screening questions located here.  

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 23rd August 2026 and interviews are planned for Wednesday 26th and Friday 28th August. No late applications will be considered.

Please note we do not have the capacity to respond individually to all applications received. If you have not received a response within 14 days of the closing date, your application has been unsuccessful.