About Simon Community Scotland
People are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Day-by-day, person-to-person, we tailor what we offer to what
people need. We’re here to provide consistent, friendly and informed support so that people can explore options
and take ‘the next step’ towards their future. We welcome people with a wide range of skills and experiences to
our team – including those who have lived through homelessness. To make a difference we need to work flexibly,
with everyday-leadership, humour and a ‘can do’ spirit. We want to make it easy, make it right, and make it
happen – not only for the people we support, but also for each other. We care for and support each other
regardless of our role, service or location. We want people who share these values to join us and become a part
of the Simon Community Scotland team.
Job Specific Description
This is an exciting leadership opportunity to bring together two pioneering and transformative services working with
women experiencing homelessness in Glasgow: the newly developed Soft Edges and the established Connect Hub.
Soft Edges is a multi-agency government funded project, with Simon Community Scotland leading on the operational
delivery, the aim of the service is to connect with women who have experienced barriers to accessing support for
a number of reasons.
Soft Edges will be a co-produced and trauma-informed service built in partnership with women, supporting women that
services struggle to reach. The Connect Hub offers a community based, drop-in model that prioritises
flexibility, safety, and meaningful engagement and support alongside women experiencing homelessness in Glasgow
City Centre.
A key focus of this role in the first six months will be to lead the co-design of the Soft Edges service alongside
women with lived and living experience. This includes collaboratively shaping the full service offer - from
outreach and housing pathways to staffing structures, job roles, and operational design. The successful
candidate will guide an inclusive, creative and empowering design process that ensures the resulting service is
grounded in the real needs, strengths, and aspirations of women that traditional systems and structures have
historically struggled to serve.
Alongside this, you will provide strategic leadership for the Connect Hub, an established four-day-a-week community
service for women, and manage a skilled multidisciplinary team across both services. You'll work in
partnership with clinical psychology and partner agencies to deliver responsive, trauma-informed and relational
support that creates meaningful change in women's lives and challenges systemic barriers.
This role requires a compassionate and strategic leader who can build trusting relationships, lead with compassion,
support staff wellbeing, and champion co-production, all while ensuring services are sustainable, integrated,
and impactful