Qualification fund launched in memory of Irene Robertson

Very sadly, one of our staff, Irene Roberston, passed away last year. Irene was a valued member of the WSHA team who cared deeply about our communities, and it was agreed that we wanted to do something longer term in her memory. 

Irene felt passionately about learning and personal development and she undertook several qualifications during her time at WSHA and before this to support her own professional learning. As this was the case, we have set up a qualification fund in her memory to support young people in our communities who may be interested in pursuing a career in Housing.

The Irene Robertson Qualification Fund - supporting young people into a career in Housing

We are offering the following fully-funded opportunity to one young person in our community:

• Funded Chartered Institute of Housing Introduction to Housing Qualification – to be undertaken from June to October this year. Can be online or mix of in-person and online

• Chartered Institute of Housing Membership for the year

• 16-week part-time work placement at West of Scotland Housing Association from June to October 2025 paid at the Real Living Wage

• WSHA mentor to provide support with work placement and qualification 

Who can apply: 

If you are aged 16-25, live in one of our communities and are interested in a career in housing, this is the perfect opportunity for you. You just need to have some basic IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft packages and be willing to commit to undertaking a 16 week course (starting 9th June) and work placement at WSHA’s head office in Barrowfield, Glasgow. 

How to apply: 

To apply, please complete the application form here and return to jennifer.cairns@westscot.co.uk. If you would like an informal chat about the opportunity, please contact Jennifer Cairns on 0141 550 5600. 

The closing date for applications is 18th April 2025.

Interviews will take place w/c 5th May 2025. The qualification and work placement will start at the beginning of June. 

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