Jobs in Calton, Glasgow

GDA is a multi-award-winning disabled people’s organisation (DPO) controlled by over 6000 disabled members; the largest groundswell of disabled members in Europe. With foundations in Glasgow, GDA also supports disabled people in surrounding areas and has national reach and influence, frequently partnering with national organisations and acting as a strategic advisor to public authorities such as Glasgow City Council, Glasgow Life, NHS and Scottish Government.

The Policy, Participation and Research Officer will work alongside the GDA Voices Team and at the direction of our Policy and Participation Manager.

You will develop and undertake desk-based and participatory research; support ongoing dialogue and engagement with GDA members; and gather and analyse data to help develop and shape policy in line with GDA’s strategic work.

You will support colleagues to design and produce events, resources and communications; capturing and sharing insights and learning to increase awareness of issues impacting disabled people and offering solutions and collaboration to local and national governments.

The Policy, Participation and Research Officer will have strong research and writing skills, be confident in handling research data, drafting accessible content and working with a range of stakeholders.

You must be highly organised and able to work on your own initiative, as well as collaboratively with the Voices team, wider GDA colleagues, and disabled people.

GDA is a multi-award-winning disabled people’s organisation (DPO) controlled by over 6000 disabled members; the largest groundswell of disabled members in Europe. With foundations in Glasgow, GDA also supports disabled people in surrounding areas and has national reach and influence, frequently partnering with national organisations and acting as a strategic advisor to public authorities such as Glasgow City Council, Glasgow Life, NHS and Scottish Government.

GDA is seeking an experienced Admin Coordinator who is confident, self-motivated, adaptive to change and multi-skilled to join our busy office and lead our small admin team. The role will work collaboratively with other GDA staff and will support the Operations Manager to ensure the smooth running of GDA’s Administration function, ensuring effectiveness and efficiency across the organisation. The successful applicant will require a strong aptitude for multi-tasking, attention to detail and thrive on being part of a dynamic and busy team.

We are looking for someone with a track record of servicing and supporting a team, excellent administration, organisational, communication and IT skills. Experience of working in a busy office environment is essential. Experience of organising events, working with disabled people and/or within the voluntary sector would be advantageous. You will contribute to developing and maintaining a culture which reflects the values of GDA and a workplace where dignity, equality, fairness and respect are evident.

GDA is a multi-award-winning disabled people’s organisation (DPO) controlled by over 6000 disabled members; the largest groundswell of disabled members in Europe. With foundations in Glasgow, GDA also supports disabled people in surrounding areas and has national reach and influence, frequently partnering with national organisations and acting as a strategic advisor to public authorities such as Glasgow City Council, Glasgow Life, NHS and Scottish Government.

We are looking for an experienced, flexible and multi skilled individual who is proactive, collaborative and has excellent communication skills to join Glasgow Disability Alliance at an exciting and dynamic time. The successful candidate, alongside an experienced Welfare Rights Manager and small Welfare Rights Team will deliver GDA’s welfare rights advice service to maximise income and improve financial security of disabled people across Greater Glasgow.

The main role of the WRO is to work alongside GDA staff to engage disabled people, and to provide independent and accessible welfare benefits information, advice and representation over the phone, online and via face-to-face appointments at the office, during home visits and through outreach in the community.

The successful candidate will be dedicated, skilled and enthusiastic, committed to equality and human rights, with experience of providing high quality welfare benefits and advice services as well an understanding of community led approaches and issues affecting disabled people.

The appointable candidate will be digitally skilled and confident with the ability to deliver online supports to disabled people as well as telephone and face to face supports.

This post is a ‘Regulated Role’ supporting protected adults and requires the post holder to be a member of the PVG Scheme.

As the charitable subsidiary of West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA), Willowacre Trust’s overarching aim is to tackle social and economic disadvantage and impact on tenancy sustainment within the communities served by WSHA. We want a staff team and Board that shares our values and puts customers at the centre of service delivery

Willowacre Trust are looking for new Advice Officer – Energy who share our values and will use them to guide the way they work on a daily basis.

At WSHA, we pride ourselves on being more than just a landlord. With over 60 years of history and more than 4,500 homes across the West of Scotland, our mission is to listen, adapt, and improve the lives of our customers.

Our values - respect, inclusive, integrity, improvement and support - guide everything we do.

We’re also proud of our people:

• 84% of staff say WSHA is a great place to work
• 40 days annual leave, plus hybrid flexibility
• Investors in People Gold accreditation, reflecting our dedication to wellbeing
• Free access to a comprehensive Employee Support Service
• Healthcare plan for you and your family
• Cycle to work scheme and secure bike storage
• Free flu jags and annual health checks

About the Role

The Advice Officer – Energy will offer support to people in need of energy advice who are residing in the communities served by WSHA. The Advice Worker – Energy plays an integral role in our offer of support and will be expected to embrace a holistic approach to supporting customers. This support aims to positively impact the capacity of individuals and households by assisting them to sustain their home through the provision of practical, accessible and person-centred energy advice services.

This approach focuses on prevention and early intervention by helping customers to reduce fuel poverty, understand and manage household energy use, access appropriate tariffs and payment options, improve confidence in dealing with suppliers, and connect to wider support including income maximisation, debt advice and hardship funding where appropriate

You will play a key role in:

• Providing energy advice services to people individually and in group settings through home visits, accessible community settings, digital platforms, information events, office appointments and telephone enquiries
• Supporting customers to understand energy bills, compare tariffs, consider switching suppliers where appropriate, and make informed choices about safe and affordable energy options.
• Support vulnerable households to better understand and manage household energy systems and appliances, including heating controls, thermostats, boiler programming, meter issues and condensation, helping them to maintain a safe, warm and energy-efficient home
• Maximising customer income and household resilience by identifying and applying for grant funding to provide energy vouchers, funds towards energy bills and funds to help clear energy debt.

About You

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex information clearly, accurately and sensitively
• Good IT skills including Microsoft 365, Word, Excel, Teams and case recording or database systems such as Advice Pro
• Experience of delivering energy advice, information, guidance and support directly to customers individually and in group settings
• Experience of working with individuals to develop outcomes-based support plans which promote household resilience, reduce fuel poverty and support wellbeing
• Knowledge and understanding of energy bills, metering, tariffs, supplier switching and available grants, rebates and wider assistance schemes

Inclusive Employer

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and particularly encourage candidates from disabled, Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident organisation and guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

We are recruiting a Day Services Manager to lead our commissioned young persons’ services across Glasgow, including one-to-one community support and day opportunity group services.

This role has overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and development of high-quality, therapeutic, person-centred services for people under 65 living with dementia, and their families and carers. You will ensure all services meet Alzheimer Scotland’s vision, Quality Guarantees, contractual requirements, and operate in line with Health and Social Care Standards and SSSC Codes of Practice.

Working closely with the Head of Service, you will lead referrals and assessments, ensure safe, high-quality, outcomes-focused, person-centred service delivery, drive continuous improvement through regular review and audit, and provide strong leadership to foster a supportive and engaged team culture.

What you’ll have

You will have a positive and proactive approach to dementia and brain health. You will demonstrate strong leadership capability, with the ability to support, motivate and develop others, and a genuine passion for making a difference. You will bring excellent communication and IT skills, a compassionate and person-centred approach, and the enthusiasm to lead high-quality, outcomes-focused services.

The postholder will be required to hold Registered Manager status with the Care Inspectorate and must have, or be willing to work towards, the relevant qualification in line with SSSC registration requirements.

Applicants must have a full and valid driving license and vehicle to be able to travel for this role (mileage and expenses are paid).

GAMH services support people with mental health problems to recover and lead self-determined and purposeful lives. We currently have vacancies for reliable and enthusiastic people who can commit to our core values of equality, inclusion, and recovery. GAMH is a Scottish Living Wage accredited organisation and is committed to Fair Work First principles for all employment terms and conditions. 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.

We are seeking Assistant Project Workers to join our Self-Directed support service located across the city. In this role, you will provide personalised support to adults experiencing or recovering from mental health challenges.

As an Assistant Project Worker, you will build supportive and trusting relationships with individuals, helping them achieve their personal goals and maintain their wellbeing. You will also demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills, ensuring that all personal planning guidelines are followed and that you work effectively alongside our key referrers and partner agencies.

While knowledge of the role and purpose of a social care worker is desirable, full induction and training will be provided. This includes training on the SSSC Codes of Practice, the National Care Standards, and how these frameworks apply to your role.

A qualification at SVQ Level 2 (or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards achieving this qualification, is essential.

As these services are registered with the Care Inspectorate, you will be required to pay an annual fee to maintain your registration.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the values and attitude required to work with people who are living with mental health challenges and who may have complex needs. and be able to work flexibly; some early morning, evening and weekend working may be required.

GAMH aims to promote equality of opportunity in service delivery as well as in employment practice. To achieve this, we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Accordingly, if you have any particular requirements regarding your application, please contact Laura Middell, Central Resources Director, on 0141 552 5592.

These posts are regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. An offer of work with Glasgow Association for Mental Health will be subject to the outcome of this check being satisfactory.

GAMH services support people with mental health problems to recover and lead self-determined and purposeful lives. We currently have vacancies for reliable and enthusiastic people who can commit to our core values of equality, inclusion, and recovery. GAMH is a Scottish Living Wage accredited organisation and is committed to Fair Work First principles for all employment terms and conditions. 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.

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

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

Knowledge of the role and purpose of a social care worker is desirable for the above posts. However full induction and training will be provided including on the SSSC Codes of Practice and the National Care Standards and how this framework applies to your role.

A qualification at SVQ 3 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.

As these services are registered with the Care Inspectorate, you will be required to pay an annual fee to maintain your registration.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the values and attitude required to work with people who are living with mental health challenges and who may have complex needs. and be able to work flexibly; some early morning, evening and weekend working may be required.

GAMH aims to promote equality of opportunity in service delivery as well as in employment practice. To achieve this, we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Accordingly, if you have any particular requirements regarding your application, please contact Laura Middell, Central Resources Director, on 0141 552 5592.

These posts are regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. An offer of work with Glasgow Association for Mental Health will be subject to the outcome of this check being satisfactory.