Mark Cairney

Mark Cairney is a seasoned professional in the fields of social work and homelessness support, currently serving as a Development Partner and Interim Practice Development Lead at Care Support Scotland since January 2024. Cairney's extensive experience includes a role as a Scrutiny Panel member at Wheatley Group and contributions as an Associate at Homeless Network Scotland, where involvement in various leadership and development teams focused on ending homelessness can be noted. As the founder and project leader of the Glasgow Housing Rights Defenders Group, Cairney has demonstrated a commitment to housing rights and community support. Previous roles include social work positions at Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership and Glasgow City Social Work Services, along with a significant volunteer mentorship role at Turning Point Scotland. Education includes multiple upskilling qualifications from the University of Glasgow, covering topics such as trauma-informed practices, project management, and change management, alongside formal degrees in social work and public management from Glasgow Caledonian University.