Join GCIL and Make a Difference!
At the GCIL (Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living), we empower disabled people with the information, skills, and
support they need to lead independent lives and participate fully in society.
As a disabled-people-led organisation, we centre lived experience and pride ourselves on delivering high-quality
services that make a real impact in our communities. Communication and connection sit at the heart of everything
we do.
Why Work With Us?
• Meaningful Impact: Your work will make a tangible difference, helping disabled people of all ages to lead
independent, fulfilling lives.
• People-Focused: You’ll spend a significant amount of your time communicating — one-to-one, in groups, in the
community, and online. If you love engaging with people, this is the role for you.
• Varied Outreach: From delivering training sessions to hosting workshops, events, and drop-ins, you'll be out in
the community building understanding and trust.
• Autonomy and Responsibility: Manage your own caseload and represent GCIL confidently through regular verbal and
digital communication.
• Professional Growth: We’ll support your development, including your communication, training delivery, and community
engagement skills.
As an Inclusive SDS Development Worker, you will:
• Promote Self-Directed Support (SDS) to service users, carers, professionals, and partner organisations through
confident, clear communication.
• Provide information, advice, and signposting — ensuring complex information is explained in a supportive,
accessible way.
• Deliver SDS awareness sessions, preparation sessions, workshops, training, and drop-in events (both in person and
digitally).
• Build strong, trusting relationships with individuals and communities through consistent outreach and regular
communication.
• Support individuals in assessing needs, preparing for SDS assessments, and developing personalised support
plans.
• Facilitate and contribute to peer support groups and community asset mapping.
• Plan and deliver training for direct payment recipients and carers, adapting your style to different
audiences.
• Collaborate with GCIL teams and HSCP partners, sharing updates, presenting information, and working together to
deliver community events.
• Represent GCIL confidently with external stakeholders, partners, and professionals.
• Promote inclusive living options through presentations, outreach visits, and digital communications.
• Manage time and financial resources effectively, following procedures and identifying cost-saving
opportunities.
• Maintain accurate client records and ensure compliance with data protection and GCIL policies.
• Collect and report data for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
• Continuously develop personal skills and knowledge through training and feedback.
• Ensure high-quality service delivery and uphold GCIL’s values and standards.
In order to be successful in this role you should have:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and confidence engaging with a wide variety of people and
communities.
• Experience of providing support and/or delivering training, workshops, or group sessions using a community
development approach.
• Experience of providing information, advice, and support in a people-focused environment.
• Good knowledge of Self-Directed Support, particularly Option 1 – Direct Payments.
• An understanding of and commitment to the principles of inclusive living, the social model of disability, and the
empowerment of disabled people.
• Strong digital communication skills and a great working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
It would be great if you had:
• Personal experience of self-managing an inclusive living package.
We Actively Welcome Disabled Applicants
As a disabled-people-led organisation, we are especially keen to hear from disabled people, including those with
lived experience of navigating support systems or barriers in society.
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you have lived experience of disability, we
strongly encourage you to apply.
If you need adjustments during the application or interview process, just let us know — we're happy to support
you.
We guarantee interviews for all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria outlined in the job
description.