Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living is run by disabled people and aims to empower disabled people in Glasgow by providing a variety of housing, employment, training and inclusive living support services.

Working as part of the management team you will be responsible for GCIL’s Support Services and Take Control offices and engaging with our Support staff across our various offices. Our teams provide information, advice and assistance to disabled people (and their supporters) who use self-directed support (SDS) funding. They include SDS support services provided under contract to local authorities, specific ancillary services (eg to provide emergency back-up and to promote digital inclusion), a variety of development activities, and SDS related training. The Support Services Director is responsible for ensuring that GCIL’s support services are developed in line with GCIL’s strategic aims, that they are sustainably funded, and that they provide high quality, efficient and effective services to those who use them.

Following an initial office-based induction there may be the opportunity to work from home.

This post will require PVG scheme membership.

Salary:

• 25 days annual leave increasing to 30 days after 5 years

• 12½ public holidays

• 6% Pension contribution

• Employee discount scheme

• Group Life Insurance

GAMH services support people with mental health problems to recover and lead self-determined and purposeful lives. We currently have vacancies for reliable people who can commit to our core values of equality, inclusion and recovery. All GAMH employees benefit from excellent terms and conditions including pay which matches at least the Scottish Living Wage for every role. Our Learning and Development Programme guarantees that you have continuous training opportunities to ensure that you have all the skills you need for the job as well as meeting the requirements for SSSC registration

Relief Workers are required to provide cover in our Self Directed Support Project. Shifts are planned six weekly in advance and relief staff will be allocated working hours as per service requirements. Relief Workers will be supporting people in their own home with aspects of daily living, social and recreational activities, as well as enabling them to develop meaningful relationships and establish links within the local area.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the values and attitude required to work with people who are living with mental health problems and who may have complex needs.

Relief Workers are required to provide cover in our Self Directed Support Project. Shifts are planned six weekly in advance and relief staff will be allocated working hours as per service requirements. Relief Workers will be supporting people in their own home with aspects of daily living, social and recreational activities, as well as enabling them to develop meaningful relationships and establish links within the local area.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the values and attitude required to work with people who are living with mental health problems and who may have complex needs.

Project Workers are required to work in our Service Centres located across the city

Project Workers will provide first line management to Assistant Project Workers using established supervision and performance management systems.

They will contribute to the personal development of self and the team of Assistant Project Workers in conjunction with the Team Coordinator/Project Leader. Project Workers will implement agreed systems, procedures and practice for assessments, plans and reviews in conjunction with the Team Coordinator/Project Leader.

A qualification at SVQ3 or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards achieving this qualification is essential due to the requirements to register with the SSSC for this post. Experience of working in a Health and Social Care environment is desirable due to the requirements to register with the SSSC for this post.

Looking for a new challenge? Then, why not look at becoming a Team Manager at The Action Group!

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic candidates to join our management team.

We are looking for candidates with knowledge of person-centred support approaches and that have supported people who are autistic. However, the ideal candidate should be keen to look beyond their knowledge and experience as well. We want creative and forward-thinking individuals that have an interest in developing their own understanding and practise of autism support.

We are looking for a person who is hardworking, and with a positive attitude. The ideal candidate will be committed to breaking down barriers to enable people with a variety of support needs to live fulfilling and independent lives. The purpose of the role of Team Manager is to provide leadership and guidance to our teams of Support Workers who provide person-centred support to adults and children with learning disabilities and other support needs.

You will lead and develop your team, and whilst some aspects of team leadership will be delegated to the Assistant Team Managers, you will retain overall responsibility for team management, staff performance and quality of service standards.

Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to juggle conflicting priorities are essential, and your attention to detail will be second to none. You will work closely with the Development Managers to ensure a consistent and high-quality service delivery; and lead by example to maintain a positive and empowering ethos within the team.

Knowledge of up-to-date best practise is preferred but not essential as additional training can be provided.

Benefits include:

• Pension
• 24/7 employee assistance programme, with access to free legal advice and counselling
• Good annual leave entitlements
• Ongoing support, training and development opportunities
• TAG Rewards – our exclusive discounts and savings programme
• Travel time payable where applicable
• Mileage allowance where applicable

ENABLE Works is a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, committed to our mission of championing inclusion and diversity within Scotland’s workforce.

An exciting opportunity has come up for an Employment Coordinator to join our team delivering our award winning Stepping Up programme.

Do you want to work with a team who make a real positive impact on the lives of people all across Scotland? What are you waiting for?!

Job Purpose

Your role as an ENABLE Works Employment Coordinator will be to support people who have learning disabilities to make progress towards and achieve employment.

You will work closely with a group of people who have learning disabilities each year, profiling their skills and jointly planning activity that will enable them to achieve their work goals and become independent, active members of their community.

Working on our Stepping Up schools programme across Edinburgh, you will be responsible for developing positive relationships with the programme participants, their circles of support, our local school partners and other professional support services. You will also deliver a remote virtual service to Western Isles schools and be expected to travel to those schools on a quarterly basis to provide in person sessions also.

You will work closely with local schools and strategic partners, including employers, funders and other stakeholders, developing professional relationships that will offer a diverse range of experiences and opportunities.

Working with individuals on a one to one basis, and also in groups, you will support them to explore opportunities that will allow them to become independent, active members of their community and have a successful transition out of school on to a positive destination.

You will be given a work plan to achieve in order that programme participants are receiving a quality service and we are achieving the expectations of funders and stakeholders.

Our team work to performance targets each year, to ensure that the programme participants are receiving a quality service and we are achieving targets set out by our funders.

You will be an important member of the wider ENABLE Works team, supporting departmental objectives through delivery of support but also through positive collaboration and innovation within your team to support our strategic, societal goals.

Main Duties and Accountabilities

Providing high quality support:

• Regular and accurate profiling of skills and recording of participant activity
• Active case management to ensure person-centred success
• Delivering support with fidelity to the individual project model
• Delivery of structured training to individuals and groups of participants
• Remote delivery of virtual programme to some island schools
• Travel to island schools to deliver impactful workshops and 121 support on a quarterly basis
• Maintaining positive relationships with participants and their circles of support to ensure inclusive success
• Managing professional relationships with stakeholders and employers to create opportunities for participants

Delivering high quality support:

• Keeping accurate and up-to-date records ready for audit
• Recording and gathering project information in line with project timescales and work plan
• Handling and storing project information in line with ENABLE Scotland’s data protection policy
• Reporting accurately on project activity when requested and in line with project timescales

Meeting performance expectations:

• Active case management to ensure participants are achieving success
• Meeting and exceeding individual project expectations
• Innovating and collaborating across your team to support wider ENABLE Works performance

Contribution to strategy:

• Sharing best practice and opportunities with ENABLE Works colleagues
• Positive and flexible response to changes in work plans
• Collaborative approach to team and departmental delivery
• Managing your time/caseload efficiently in order to respond to additional duties as required
• Supporting the training and marking of accredited staff training
• Representing ENABLE Works and ENABLE Scotland with an understanding of departmental and organisational strategies

About You

Person Specification

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Knowledge and Understanding

• A commitment to support people with learning disabilities to get the jobs they want
• Understanding of employability services and methodologies
• Knowledge of the local area and it’s community assets

Skills/abilities

• Ability to profile skills and aspirations of people with learning disabilities
• Ability to innovate and plan so people with learning disabilities can achieve goals
• Ability to partner and negotiate with stakeholders
• Professional presentation and personality
• Self-management skills and the ability to meet duties effectively
• IT literacy
• Ability to deliver engaging virtual sessions to remote partners
• Proactive and collaborative approach to team work
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• Full clean driving license and access to a car

Experience

• Experience of achieving success through innovation
• Experience of working in a performance-focussed team
• Experience of delivering learning
• Experience of meeting/exceeding demanding compliance requirements

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Qualifications

• PDA in Supported Employment

Knowledge and Understanding

• Knowledge of other employability and supported employment programmes
• Knowledge of skills and employment services for disabled people
• Understanding of relevant policy and legislation

Experience

• Experience of delivering other employability and supported employment programmes.
• Experience of working with people who have multiple and/or complex barriers and supporting them into paid employment

About Us

At ENABLE Scotland we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities.

We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:

• Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loans

Starting a career with ENABLE Scotland is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.

ENABLE Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.