Homelessness Advice & Assistance

If you require homelessness advice and assistance, during office hours, then you should contact Health and Social Care Connect on 0141 287 0555.

You can also request homelessness assistance on-line HERE

 If you require assistance after 4.45pm Monday to Thursday or 3.55pm on a Friday or weekends and public holidays, then please contact the Emergency Out of Hours Homelessness Service on 0800 838 502.

 You can also visit the Glasgow City Council Homelessness Page HERE

 

Seasonal Estate Caretaker / Landscape Operatives

Seasonal Estate Caretaker / Landscape Operatives

 Upkeep Level 1 £9.50 Per hour (pay award pending)

40 Hours per week Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm.

Temporary

Upkeep (Shettleston Community Enterprises) Ltd is a Community Business providing Property Maintenance and Estate Management Services, primarily in the East End of Glasgow.

Upkeep is looking to recruit a number of temporary Estate Caretaker / Landscape Operatives who will work as part of our Estate and property maintenance contracts for Upkeep’s parent company, Shettleston Housing Association and other external clients.

Applicants must have proven track record in the industry and possess the necessary experience for the role.

Whilst not essential a valid, clean driving license would be desirable.

Applicants must also be conversant in the applications and implementation of Health & Safety at work and be conversant with current Health & Safety Legislation.   

Applicants must also be I.T literate and able to operate our handheld mobile operating system.

.   

Closing date for application:  Friday 11th March 2022 @ 5pm. 

CV’s should be sent to enquiries@upkeepglasgow.org.uk

SHA and Upkeep closed on 17th December, from 12.30pm

Please note that both Shettleston Housing Association and Upkeep will close on Friday 17th December, from 12.30pm, re-opening on Monday 20th December, at 9am. During this time, you will be able to contact the repairs line to report repairs as normal. Our freephone repairs line can be reached on 0808 202 6565.

Joinery apprenticeship opportunity at Upkeep – apply now!

Our subsidiary, Upkeep, is currently recruiting for a positive and enthusiastic Apprentice Joiner to join their team, based at their Culrain Street office.

The successful candidate will secure a four year trade apprenticeship comprising on site practical training as well as college based theory and practical examinations to provide them with the knowledge and skills to become a qualified Joiner.

The successful candidate will also have excellent prospects to secure permanent employment within the business, upon the successful completion of their training.

No previous experience is necessary but an interest in working in a fast paced trade environment and a keen eye for detail are advantageous.

For an informal chat about the position or to find out more information please contact Neil Ferguson on 0141 7643793 or email your C.V to enquiries@upkeepglasgow.org.uk

The closing date for applications is Friday 3rd September 2021 at 12.00pm.

Coronavirus – increased disinfection during close cleaning

We have temporarily changed our close cleaning specification in order to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus (covid-19). Bannisters, railings, and handrails will be sprayed with disinfectant and wiped down. Back and front door handles and hand plates will also be sprayed with disinfectant and wiped down. We will also disinfect all ledges, the buzzer control panel, and close floors will be sweeped, disinfected and mopped.

Keep up to date with Upkeep’s news

News items from Upkeep will show on this page.