To provide independent, individual advocacy for unpaid carers of children & young people aged 14-25 with a learning disability and complex needs who are in a period of transition. To help unpaid carers make supported decisions; by articulating their needs, providing them with information on their rights and redress, and to support them to have their voice heard. Together, we empower the people we support, known as advocacy partners.

To work independently – often lone working – and as part of a team, to ensure that the service proceeds within the policies, procedures and guidelines as approved by the Partners in Advocacy Trustees and reflective of statutory and professional obligations.

All roles at OPFS contribute to our mission of working with and for single parent families, providing support that enables them to achieve their potential and help create lasting solutions to the poverty and barriers facing many single parents and their children. Our core values of Justice, Equity, Trust, Collaboration and Compassion are at the heart of everything we do and underpin all aspects of our work.

Roles and responsibilities:

The Development Worker will support single parents to access, sustain, and progress in employment by delivering tailored support and working with employers to create inclusive, family-friendly workplaces.

This role contributes to the national project’s goals and OPFS’s mission to reduce poverty and barriers for single parent families.

Equal Opportunities and Family Friendly Employment

OPFS aims to be an equal opportunity and family friendly employer. OPFS has Investors In People Gold status.

We understand that many will have other commitments outside of work and so flexible working, part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements will be considered for the right candidate.

About Us:

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.

Our mission is to provide evidence-based support to individuals, communities and government to improve health and wellbeing across Scotland.

The foundation of GCA is our supportive and inclusive culture for all who engage and work with us.

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

About the Role:

The LGBTQI+ Wellbeing Service delivers a trauma informed and person centred blend of 121 support, groupwork and counselling to individuals not only from our head office but also within community settings. The service has an established referral pathways and works closely with partners within the LGBTQI+ community to promote the service. It has been widely acknowledged that the LGBTQI+ community experience health and wellbeing inequalities and this service aims to address these inequalities.

The Wellbeing Support Worker reports to the Services Manager – Wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering effective 121 interventions for individuals at risk to reduce social exclusion and enhance health and wellbeing. This involves supporting individuals, using outcome focused care planning tools, to set goals and enhance focus, structure and routine.
• Assist the Services Manager - Wellbeing to develop and deliver group work programmes and recovery focused initiatives in consultation with GCA colleagues and service users.
• Achieve the outputs and outcomes outlined in the service specification.
• Establish and maintain constructive joint working relationships with other service providers and key partners, as indicated by successful cross referrals and positive feedback from service providers and partners.
• Routinely and systematically engage clients in planning and delivering improvements in services.
• Manage key worker responsibilities for a caseload of service users.
• Liaise with other agencies as appropriate in relation to individual clients and their needs.
• Maintain case records and other records in accordance with the project funder’s guidelines, procedures and protocols and GCA guidelines and procedures.
• Work to deadlines and ensure reports are up to date for the Services Manager – Wellbeing.
• Work as part of the team and contribute to its development.
• Keep up-to-date with current thinking and best practice in the trauma, alcohol and drug fields and apply this to the development of the service.
• Answer telephone and written enquiries and provide information and advice in accordance with GCA guidelines, procedures and protocols.
• Carry out any other duties that the Service Manager – Wellbeing may reasonably request.

Qualifications and Experience :

• SVQ 2 Social Services and Healthcare Training qualification is desirable but candidates who demonstrate relevant skills and experience will be considered
• Working in a community setting
• Working with the LGBTQ+ Community
• Issues around social care
• Developing and delivering group work programmes
• Working in the addictions field

Skills and Competencies:

• Developing relevant resources
• Record Keeping and Data Protection
• Understanding of the Social model of health
• Understanding of a Trauma-informed approach
• Motivational Interviewing Skills
• Knowledge of Harm Reduction
• Understanding of Mental Health

Why Join Us?

• Your work will contribute to make a real difference to people’s lives.
• Competitive salary and benefits package:
  • Very generous annual leave entitlement: full time employees start with an
  • annual leave entitlement of 37 days (inclusive of 12 bank holidays) which increases with length of service.
  • Duvet days where employees may take time off at short notice.
  • Death in service policy.
  • Cycle to work scheme where employees can save money on a new bike and spread the cost.
  • And much more!
• Opportunities for continuous learning and career development.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued

Do you have a heart for families in Glasgow?

We seek to help people in our city flourish and experience real change in their lives. We are looking for a Project Worker to join our Child and Family Centre Team in Govan. As part of our team the Project Worker will help plan and deliver the services we offer at the Child and Family Centre. The Project Worker will also build healthy relationships with the children and families who come to our Centre and enable them to play and learn together in a caring environment.

We are looking to recruit someone with an active Christian faith and live church connection. These are Genuine Occupational Requirements in terms of the Employment Equality Act 2010. Offer subject to satisfactory references and a PVG check.