Community Connections Assistant

Hours: Part Time (4 days per week), funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.
Contract: Fixed Term from 1^st September 2026 until 31^st August 2028.

This role will take the lead on the Castlemilk Community Connections programme. This will involve supporting a range of activities including: Volunteering, community events, community meals, community garden and composting, Health Issues in the Community Course, Conversation Cafe and participatory budgeting as well as supporting the wider work of the Community team.

This project aims to empower communities to make a meaningful difference in their local area. We will strengthen social cohesion, reduce isolation, enhance the local environment, and support people’s health and wellbeing. We will also create opportunities for a diverse range of individuals to build skills, gain experience, and take an active role in shaping their community.

You are required to have an understanding of community development, be passionate about meaningful participation, and have the energy to work in a fast-paced busy team delivering a range of projects. You will be comfortable in a range of environments, including: outdoors, professional meetings, groups, busy events, and working with all age groups.

You will work with the Community Development and Engagement Manager and the wider Community team to ensure the voices of our communities are at the heart of what is delivered across the Cassiltoun Group, be involved in all stages of project development and delivery and be part of a team striving to meet local aspirations.

This post is subject to a satisfactory PVG check with Disclosure Scotland.

For further details on the post please visit our website.

If you wish to join our ambitious team, please complete our application form and submit it along with your CV and personal statement to recruitment@cassiltoun.org.uk.

Closing Date: 12 noon on Tuesday 21^st July 2026.

Shortlisting Dates: Thursday 23^rd and Friday 24^th July 2026.

Interview Date: Thursday 30^th July 2026.

Cassiltoun Housing Association is striving towards equal opportunities for all.