We’re Hiring: Wellbeing Worker (Craft Café Govan)

Thu 30th July 2026

Craft Café Govan offers creative choice and freedom for its members, many of whom are living with increased dependence on others and a feeling of reduced autonomy as a result. The focus of support follows the individual, allowing them to see that they matter, that their lives, stories, artistic expression and wisdom deserve to be acknowledged and celebrated.

We have found that recently the number of older people with long-term conditions has increased and that many are experiencing high levels of physical inactivity and social isolation. Craft Café seeks to help address this by offering help, promoting well-being and creating a space for social connection. The Wellbeing Worker will work alongside our Senior Creative Lead to deliver excellent support for all our Craft Café members, a service which is never more needed than now.

Activity planning is shared between both roles, with the Senior Creative Lead offering creative activity and workshops from the request of members or often working towards community initiatives such as local festival and community days, or exhibitions such as Tall Ship Exhibition in 2025.

Job Title: Wellbeing Worker (Craft Cafe Govan)

Salary: £26,500 per annum (£18,550 pro rata for 26.25 hrs per week)

Location: Elder Park Library, 228A Langlands Rd, Glasgow G51 3TZ

Travel: Travel may be required to other Impact Arts venues

Reporting to: Programme Manager, Amanda Munro

Working hours: 26.25 hours per week over 3.5 days:
Tuesdays to Thursdays 10am – 5pm (delivery days)
Fridays – 6.75hrs (prep/admin day)

Duration of Contract: Fixed term contract until 31st March 2027, with possibility of extension, funding dependent

Closing date: 9am on Thursday 13th August 2026

Interview dates: Tuesday 18th & Wednesday 19th August 2026

Expected start date: As soon as possible (acknowledging notice periods may be in place). An induction and training day is taking place on Monday 7th September, with a hope the successful candidate would attend this.

See the job pack for full details

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The Role

To provide wellbeing support and signposting for an existing group of older people who regularly attend our Craft Café Govan project, with an emphasis on self-management of conditions through community-based approaches.

To support a team of volunteers, alongside the Volunteer Coordinator, who can offer additional creative and wellbeing support to our older people.

To work closely with our Senior Creative Lead to deliver an engaging service for older people in Govan which achieves the desired outcomes for individuals and our funders.

Main Responsibilities

  • Be a friendly and engaging source of information about health, wellbeing, and preventative safety approaches.
  • You will provide personalised individual signposting and advocacy support as required to older people on the Craft Café project that will enable them to take control of their health and wellbeing, live independently and improve their health.
  • The support given will be non-judgemental and respect diversity and lifestyle choices to help members identify the wider issues that impact on their health and wellbeing, such as debt, poor housing, loneliness, and caring responsibilities.
  • Organise and deliver weekly wellbeing workshops and sessions on identified areas of need, inclusive but not exclusive of health, nutrition, exercise, and other non-visual creative formats.
  • Welcome new members, assisting with their sign up and first session attendance.
  • When applicable and appropriate, produce simple personalised Health & Wellbeing Plans that focus on improving health and wellbeing, introducing or reconnecting them to appropriate community groups and statutory services. This may be via call check-ins outwith workshops.
  • Establish and maintain effective liaison with stakeholders including health, voluntary, social, and statutory providers, attending relevant meetings as necessary.

Person Specification

Impact Arts is looking for people with the following qualities, experience, knowledge and competencies.

Qualifications & Experience

  • SCQF level 8 in a relevant subject or equivalent comparable experience.
  • At least two years’ experience in supporting individuals in community settings and providing advice and signposting.
  • A comprehensive knowledge of local support organisations, networks and available resources in the Govan and Glasgow area that are relevant to the Craft Café members.
  • Experience of working with vulnerable adults and or the aged 60+ demographic that Craft Café engages with; understanding the challenges and issues that they face.
  • Experience of organising and facilitating group wellbeing workshops and activities.
  • Experience and understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality and data protection procedures.
  • Experience of using a CRM platform for data input and monitoring project progress.

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

  • Competent IT skills including MS 365, and/or a CRM system

Personal Skills & Qualities

  • Excellent interpersonal and advocacy skills and an ability to quickly relate to people in a non-judgemental way
  • Approachable and empathetic manner, with the ability to work creatively, independently, and autonomously in a community environment
  • Energy and commitment
  • Confident in meeting new people and initiating new connections
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent self-management, organisational and planning skills
  • Good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
  • Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative, analysing and solving problems
  • Strong team player, allowing everyone to play to strengths

How to apply

The deadline for applications is 9am on Thursday 13th August 2026. Please read the job pack in full and submit your completed application in an email to jobs@impactarts.co.uk by this deadline. (Please note we do not accept CVs.)

Good luck!

Impact Arts is a community arts charity based in Scotland. Since 1994, we’ve been delivering creative arts and support programmes for children, young people, adults, families, and older people who are facing disadvantages or barriers to progress in life. Our mission is to tackle inequalities, address poverty, and transform lives through art and creativity.  

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