GAMH are commissioned by Glasgow Carers Partnership to deliver support to unpaid Carers living within the North East of the city. Our service offers inclusive and holistic support to Carers to help maintain their quality of life and improve their health and wellbeing.

This is an interesting and exciting opportunity for a compassionate, organised person to join an established Carers team. The primary focus of the post will be to raise awareness of Carers and Young Carers across the North East of the city and promoting access to the support to which they are entitled. In return GAMH offers an attractive salary, excellent terms and conditions and a fantastic package of additional benefits. The successful candidate will also benefit from a full supportive induction programme as well as a comprehensive and effective learning and development programme.

We are excited to share this great opportunity to join our Board of Directors.

It is a very important time for Cornerstone with our current strategy ‘Future proofing Cornerstone’ coming to an end in 2025 we begin looking ahead, understanding the landscape in which we operate and developing a new strategy which will allow us to continue providing high quality care and support to people with autism, learning disabilities and other support needs across Scotland.

As a member of our Board, you will be instrumental in guiding the strategic future of the charity and ensuring exemplary governance and fiscal control. The main Board meets four times a year and board members will be expected to be a member of one of the sub committees. You will also act as a local ambassador for Cornerstone.

We are keen to hear from those with skills, knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas who feel they can make a positive contribution to our charitable activities: -

Senior management experience in the social work / social care sector preferably with strategic planning skills

Accountancy/financial experience preferably at management level

Personal experience of providing care and support of a relative or carer of a person who has experience of care

About Us

Cornerstone is one of Scotland’s largest charities and is a leading provider of social care services to more than 1,200 adults and young people with disabilities and other support needs. We employ over 1,900 people across Scotland and are fully committed to delivering high quality care and support.

In addition, we also operate our Cornerstone Self-Directed Support service. Across this service, we have over 200 Personal Assistants on our books and approximately 1000 active clients.

We’re committed to building a workforce that represents the true diversity of Scotland, where every single one of our colleagues feel enabled to deliver their best. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer who selects the best person for the job. We value the diversity of our workforce and work hard to create an inclusive environment where each individual can bring their unique skills, experiences and ideas to the table to help us grow, bring create innovative solutions and develop of our people. We are keen to receive applications for board position that reflect the diversity of the organisation.

We welcome applications from anywhere in Scotland and are particularly interested in receiving applications from women and individuals from an ethnically diverse background as they are currently under-represented on our Board.

There is no remuneration attached to the role but expenses will be reimbursed.

Operated by ENABLE Glasgow, Fortune Works is one of Scotland’s largest social enterprises which provides meaningful opportunities for people with a learning disability within Glasgow and surrounding areas. The service combines accessible social and enterprising activities with individualised support for people to make a positive contribution to their community.

The Support Assistant duties will include supporting positive person-centred activities which support people with a learning disability to play a worthwhile economic role as a valued member of the local community.

The successful candidate will provide a high quality of care and support for service users with a range of learning disabilities and will encourage participation in group activities to support people to gain skills and confidence. They will also play a part in the effective operation of a busy service. Most importantly they should have a positive and empowering approach to supporting people with learning disabilities.

Please note: We currently have one full time Support Assistant Post available (35 hour pw).

As indicated sessional hours are also available.

The shift pattern for the full time Support Assistant role is Monday to Friday 9am - 4 pm with a 30-minute lunch. 20 days holiday to start, and 13 Public Holidays.

Successful Candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme.

ENABLE Glasgow Branch strives to apply equal opportunities and diversities principles in all aspects its work.

Are you looking to support adults with a variety of complex disabilities in their own homes and local communities?

Are you put off by the typical 15, 30, 60 minute call times with service users?

Our visits are a minimum of 4 hours, meaning you can really get to know the individuals in your care and can make a positive difference to their lives.

About the role

At Capability Scotland our North Lanarkshire, care at home & supported Living Services provide 24-hour care to adults in their own homes and community.

You will assist with their daily living routines, enabling them to live independently by supporting with domestic tasks and money/utility bill management. You will attend to their care needs such as; personal care, dressing, medication, communication and mealtimes support.

With a customer led focus, they will determine what your shift looks like, sometimes facilitating their attendance at college, appointments, lunch visits with friends or recreational activities and social events.

Depending on who you are matched to support, you could be assisting them to enjoy regular attendance at football matches, day centres, shopping, sporting or cinema trips.

Doesn’t this sound like the perfect job?

What you need to know

It is essential that you are a driver with access to a vehicle, due to the logistical demands of this role.

Hours: Up to 37 hours per week. We can offer a variety of hours/shifts, including evenings and weekends. Sleepover shifts are also available.

Overtime at enhanced hourly rates is available.

Location: Our customers are based in Wishaw & Shotts / Hamilton / Motherwell & Bellshill /Coatbridge & Airdrie. (ML1-ML7)

Don’t let concerns over experience or availability hold you back. We have several growing services across Scotland and are happy to consider any availability – apply now and see if we can work with yours!

We are looking for drivers due to the location of our customers and their support needs. If you do need to go out and about with our customer, for that dinner or cinema trip, your costs are covered.

Capability Scotland’s benefits:

• A generous salary of £12.06 per hour - £23,266.00 FTE (or £12.35 per hour, dependent on qualifications)
• We recognise and reward qualified employees offering £12.35 per hour for those qualified at SVQ3 or above.
• A nightshift premium rate of £12.66 - £12.97 per hour (dependent on qualifications)
• We offer a fully funded SVQ –a qualification which is yours for life.
• A set 4-week rotas so you always know when you are working and can plan life outside of work.
• 32 days' holidays per year, increasing to 37 with service.
• Free PVG checks throughout your employment.
• Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme.
• Up to 3 x annual salary death in service.
• Perks at Work – shopping discount scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme.
• Working for us means you would qualify for Blue Light & Concert for Carer discounts

We are One Voice, One Charity, One Spirit, #OneCapability.