Community

ng homes was established in 1976 as a community controlled housing association, originally formed by a group of residents with the aim to protect and improve tenements in their area of Springburn and to start building a new future.

Over the years the Association has seen much change and during this time has built a strong reputation for serving people and our communities.

Our community pages contain information and links to support our communities to flourish and prosper.  From educational and training opportunities to family-friendly events, find out about what's happening in your community, including support and wellbeing resources, information on ng homes' and community events and opportunities to have your say. 

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Training and Employment Opportunities

Training for Work

The Glasgow Sport Training Academy is now recruiting candidates for the popular Training for Work Programme. 

The programme will begin on Monday 26th January 2026.

The Glasgow Life 'Training for Work Programme' is for young people aged 16-24 years old living in Glasgow, not in education, employment, or training. It's a great opportunity to gain valuable skills, knowledge, and experience in the sport and leisure sector setting.  During the programme, participants will complete work experience as a Leisure Assistant in one of Glasgow’s iconic sports venues, allowing them to see the industry up close and personal.

The programme runs for 10 weeks which is broken onto two parts:

Part 1: 4 weeks of face-to-face teaching and theory-based learning, venue specific training and the chance to take part in some fun sporting activities. This predominantly runs 4 days a week approx. 10.30am till 1pm. Training delivery will predominantly be in Glasgow Club Crownpoint with other training elements taking place in various Glasgow Life venues across the city.

Part 2: Participants will then complete a 6-week work placement at one of our leisure centres. This will be on a condensed shift pattern (Monday to Friday only).

Participants will receive the following on the programme:

• A weekly training allowance of £65 per week (subject to eligibility)
• A complimentary Glasgow Club gym membership for the 6 weeks of the programme.
• Successful completion of the programme will result in SQA Units – The SQA Certificate of Work Readiness.
• Opportunity to work towards your STA Pool Lifeguard qualification following programme completion.
• The chance to try some fun sporting activities including cycling on the Velodrome and Clip and Climb.

Interested? Secure your spot now!

Send the below details about yourself/ the person you referring to trainingacademy@glasgowlife.org.uk. Hurry, as spaces are limited. Please include: Your Name, Date of birth, Contact details (Telephone number and email) and Postcode

Please note: Glasgow Life works with partners Jobs and Business Glasgow; this information will be shared with them so they can run eligibility checks for the programme and carry out the registration process for interested participants. All participants will be allocated an advisor to support them during and post programme completion. They will contact interested participants soon after application so please keep an eye on your phone.

Community Support/Advice

Glasgow North West Citizens Advice Bureau are hosting drop-in sessions Thursdays between 9:30am - 12:30pm at Possilpark Parish Church Hall. Support is also available by appointment - call 0141 948 0204 or email advice@gnwcab.org.uk 

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