GCA deliver services over 6 days per week and throughout Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire and East Renfrewshire

Role:

The Diploma in Integrative Counselling is 2-year course, credit rated at SCQF level 10 by the University of the West of Scotland, and validation from COSCA. GCA is one of the founding COSCA members and adheres to the COSCA ethical framework for good practice in counselling, psychotherapy and counselling skills. The course requires lead tutors who are accredited by COSCA to Diploma level or committed to work towards accreditation. Tutors should be experienced Counsellors who are accredited with an appropriate professional body, or working towards accreditation (e.g., COSCA/BACP/UKCP).

The Lead Course Tutor will have responsibility for two Diploma Courses, leading on one weekly class and one weekend class.

The Lead Course Tutor will be expected to contribute to a GCA CPD calendar, writing and delivering on content agreed with the Course Director.

The Lead Course Tutor will support the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of the Diploma in Integrative Counselling.

In return for choosing to work for GCA, the benefits you will receive are:

• Very generous annual leave entitlement: full time employees start with an annual leave entitlement of 37 days (inclusive of bank holidays) which increases to 38 days after 2 years, 40 days after 5 years and 42 days after 10 years length of service.
• 5 duvet days where employees may take time off at short notice.
• Death in service policy of 2 times salary.
• Cycle to work scheme where employees can save money on a new bike and spread the cost.
• Training and development commitment to help employees perform to the best of their abilities.
• Working for an employer focused on delivering its vision and mission by living its values of Respect, Empathy and Collaboration.

Organisation Profile:

Glasgow Council on Alcohol (GCA) was founded in 1965 and is the oldest established Council on Alcohol in Scotland. GCA is a voluntary organisation working to reduce the harm caused by alcohol misuse through the provision of a range of high quality advice, information, counselling, support, prevention and education and training services.

Do you want to join a committed and supporting team in raising awareness and changing things for the better for everyone with Down’s syndrome right across Scotland?

We are looking for an individual to run FriendZ Space, our popular, online programme for adults with Down’s syndrome, The ideal candidate would have experience in planning sessions, facilitating groups (in person and online) for young people and adults with learning disabilities.

An exciting opportunity has become available to join Families Outside as our Communications Officer. If you are passionate about making a difference for families impacted by imprisonment and working to tackle and reduce stigma, we want to hear from you!

Staff Benefits

• 25 flexible leave days plus 10 public holidays
• 4% matched contribution workplace pension scheme
• Hybrid & flexible working
• Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Laptop and mobile phone for all staff

The Role

Joining a welcoming and friendly team, you will be working in a diverse and varied role, where no two days will look exactly the same. You’ll be involved in creating content for our social media channels, engaging with press, collaborating with teams across the organisation, developing resources, supporting our fundraising, working with families to bring their voice to the forefront of our communications, and more!

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a role that is vital to helping raise awareness of our service and the support we provide. Our communications are an integral part of Families Outside, and it is our goal for all families impacted by imprisonment in Scotland to know about our organisation.

About You

We are looking for someone who can work independently as well as part of a team, is organised, is confident using all social media platforms, and has an interest in helping vulnerable or marginalised groups.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have excellent communication skills.
• Can effectively manage their own workload.
• Can collaborate with different teams to produce new ideas and opportunities.
• Can use a range of digital platforms and tools.
• Can demonstrate a strong understanding and commitment to our organisational mission and values.

About Us

Families Outside is the only national charity in Scotland that works solely to support families affected by imprisonment. Imprisonment can often have a huge impact on the things that matter most to families: money and secure housing, safe and connected relationships at home and in the community, and the emotional health and wellbeing of families. Families Outside is dedicated to providing a range of practical, social, and emotional support to people with someone in prison that are relationship-based, prison-aware, and family-focused.

We are looking for a Care Service Manager to work in our existing service in Govan, Glasgow. You must have a proven track record of supporting adults with learning disabilities and physical disabilities, to manage our service where we support 4 adults.

Person Specification

• Relevant health or social care qualification SVQ Level 4 in Care/Management or be willing to work towards achieving these qualifications. Share will fund the SVQ as you work towards this.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and IT skills including the ability to listen attentively to others.
• Ability to collaborate and work professionally with service users, families, and involved professionals/agencies to provide a service which maximises outcomes for service users.
• Experience of supervising and supporting staff and deploying staff resources efficiently to meet the needs of the service.
• Knowledge and skills to ensure the safe management and administration of medication
• Ability to assess risk with service users/staff and devise support and risk management plans.
• Relevant management experience at Service Manager level or, someone with drive and ambition who might be in a depute position seeking to advance their prospects would be an advantage, however, not essential.

Company Overview

Share Scotland is the Care Sector’s best kept secret. This is your opportunity to join an innovative, family-led organisation. Working as part of a dynamic and supportive team, you will be an enthusiastic person who can bring their own unique skills, interests and ideas to the role of Service Manager.

For almost 33 years, Share Scotland has worked with adults with complex disabilities to provide individually tailored care, supporting our service users to actively pursue their chosen lifestyle within their own home and local community.

Employee Benefits

• Access to fully funded SVQ training after initial assessment period
• Generous 32 days annual leave, rising incrementally after 5 years to a limit of 42 days
• 4% employer contributory pension (above minimum legally required)
• Private Healthcare
• Employee discount programme
• Electric Car scheme
• Cycle Scheme
• Parent led organisation
• Supportive and Friendly Teams
• Investors in people (Silver) employer
• Regularly awarded 6 stars from the Care Inspectorate
• Death in service insurance (2 x annual salary)
• Critical illness insurance (lump sum payment if diagnosed with certain critical illnesses)
• The successful candidate will be subject to a PVG check and registration with SSSC must be made within 3 months of employment commencing.

*Subject to gaining qualifications and length of service

Share is actively working to promote equal opportunities for all