Work that feels good
Your job is literally brightening someone's week — tea, walks, stories and laughter.
Careers at Brightside
Fancy a job that'smostly cups of teaand good chat?
We're building a small team of associate befrienders across Glasgow. If you're warm, patient and reliable, we'd love to hear from you.
Hours that fit your life
Choose your days and patch of Glasgow. Perfect around family, studies or semi-retirement.
Properly supported
Competitive hourly rate, mileage paid, thoughtful client matching and a team who know every client by name.
Current openings
Where we need friendly faces
Companion Befriender
Glasgow Southside Part-time · Flexible hours
Visits, walks and café trips with older clients across Shawlands, Giffnock and the wider Southside.
Companion Befriender
East Dunbartonshire Part-time · Flexible hours
Support clients in Bearsden, Milngavie and Bishopbriggs with company, outings and appointments.
Companion Befriender
Ayr & South Ayrshire Part-time · Flexible hours
Help us launch in Ayrshire — visits, walks and café trips with older clients across Ayr, Prestwick and Troon.
Companion Befriender
Glasgow West End Part-time · Flexible hours
Visits and outings with older clients across Hillhead, Partick, Hyndland and the wider West End.
Companion Befriender
Glasgow East End & North Part-time · Flexible hours
Company, errands and appointment support for clients across Dennistoun, Springburn and the East End.
Companion Befriender
East Renfrewshire Part-time · Flexible hours
Befriending visits and café trips across Newton Mearns, Giffnock, Clarkston and Barrhead.
Weekend Companion
Glasgow & surrounds Weekends · Flexible
Saturday café trips, Sunday afternoon visits and occasional day outings for clients whose families work or live away.
Apply now
Two minutes to introduce yourself
No CV gymnastics needed at this stage. Tell us who you are and when you're free — if it feels like a fit, we'll invite you for a coffee and a chat, then guide you through PVG. One thing to know: befrienders provide company and light practical help — never personal care, medication or nursing. Prefer to talk first? Job seekers can call 07761 329702 on weekday evenings from 5:30pm, or weekends 9am–8pm.