GDA is a multi-award-winning disabled people’s organisation (DPO) controlled by almost 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.

GDA is a multi-award-winning disabled people’s organisation (DPO) controlled by almost 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.

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 that focus on empowering 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.

Benefits

Employee benefits include:

• 33 days leave (including public holidays) rising to 38 days after five years’ service.
• An enhanced pension scheme.
• Free life cover.
• Free access to counselling and wellbeing services.
• Support for training and professional development.
• Consistent working pattern of Monday - Friday, 9am-4pm.

Successful Candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or to have their membership updated.

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

For more information on Fortune Works and ENABLE Glasgow, visit our website enableglasgow.org.uk

and Facebook pages, facebook.com/EnableGlasgow and

facebook.com/EnableGlasgowFortuneWorks

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***Benefits - 32 days holidays per year, increasing to 37 with service, Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme, Perks at Work, £600 Refer a Friend & much more!***

Housing Support, Care at Home, Residential and Day Services – there’s something for everyone in this role!

About the Role

We are looking to recruit a Team Leader who will support our Service Manager in managing our vibrant Day Centre and Community Outreach teams in Perth. If you’re passionate about supporting adults with complex disabilities and you want every day at work to truly make a difference, this is the role for you.

You will lead our support teams to provide care and support to disabled adults in our purpose-built day hub and within their own homes, residential spaces and communities.

Our Upper Springland Campus offers amazing facilities, including sensory spaces, craft and kitchen areas, hydrotherapy pool, rebound therapy, and an accessible gym all designed to promote independence, creativity, and wellbeing.

As an experienced social care Team Leader, you will ensure that our people continue to receive the exceptional, person-centred support we provide by being responsible for:

• Rota management
• Staff management, supervision, recruitment, and development
• Managing supported persons activities
• Health and Safety
• Compiling and checking Care and Support plans for people we support
• Management of medicines procedures
• Financial management for people we support
• Liaising with families, health and care professionals and social workers
• Regular on-call support – shared between existing group of Team Leaders – Across our Upper Springland Services.

What you need to know

Hours – 37 hours per week

Example Shifts - Monday – Friday: 7.5 hours, (8.30am or 9am – 4.30pm or 5pm)

On-call Support – 7 days out of 28 including evenings and weekends

Experience/qualifications/key skills required

Experience of leading a team within a social care environment is essential, as is a willingness to take on any personal development opportunities. You should have a care related SVQ Level 4, or the willingness to gain this qualification in a given timescale. You should have good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative. Driving Licence preferred due to the travel requirements of the role.

Working with Capability Scotland brings you lots of benefits:

• Competitive salary - £32,391 (£16.79 per hour).
• We offer a fully funded SVQ – a qualification which is yours for life.
• 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.
• £600 refer a friend scheme.
• 24/7 employee assistance
• Working for us means you would qualify for Blue Light & Concert for Carer discounts

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

What you need to know

This is a fixed term contact until 28th February 2026

Driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred – due to travel requirements of the role.

A full job description of this role is available by clicking here: Team Leader (Res Resp)

For more information on this role, you can contact our Admin Team at 01738 632995 quoting reference – CS2005261