Policy & Participation Lead

Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living (GCIL) is a disabled people led organisation. Delivering a range of high-qualityservices, we empower and equip disabled people with the information, skills and support necessary to controltheir own lives and participate in society as equal citizens.

This is an exciting period of growth and transformational change in the organisation. With new leadership andoperational opportunities comes the opportunity to shape the agenda for the organisation and make a realdifference in the lives of disabled people. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

You will build policy, campaigning and participatory capacity within GCIL, shaping this as a new function in theorganisational structure and building the knowledge and expertise necessary to exert influence on key decisionmakers in the statutory and third sectors.

This role will provide and maintain an analysis of the policy and legislative environment, identify the implicationsfor disabled people and their carers, establishing opportunities and methods for participation andinfluence.

You will support the development of specific campaigns on matters that affect disabled people, and where appropriate,work with others to jointly assert the case for change that benefits disabled people.

Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living (GCIL) is a disabled people led organisation. Delivering a range of high-qualityservices, we empower and equip disabled people with the information, skills and support necessary to controltheir own lives and participate in society as equal citizens.

This is an exciting period of growth and transformational change in the organisation. With new leadership andoperational opportunities comes the opportunity to shape the agenda for the organisation and make a realdifference in the lives of disabled people. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

As a member of the Senior Management Team you will be responsible for the leadership, planning and delivery of therange of services GCIL offers disabled people. We are a long-established charity and led by disabled people fordisabled people. We believe in the social model of disability, and this is at the heart of our culture, andapproach to service delivery.

Our teams provide information, advice and assistance to disabled people (and their supporters) in a number of localauthority areas in the west of Scotland. These include SDS support services, housing, and employabilityservices.

This post will require PVG scheme membership / Disclosure.

• Hybrid Working
• 25 days annual leave increasing to 30 days after 5 years
• Group Life Insurance

Closing date for completed applications will be 5pm Tuesday 28th May 2024

Interviews scheduled for week beginning 10th June 2024

Please quote the vacancy reference when applying. No agencies please.

GCIL aims to be an equal opportunities employer. As an organisation OF disabled people, we positively value personalexperience as a disabled person and also welcome applications from other under-represented groups. We operate aflexible working system and all posts are open to job share.

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on people’s lives, with experience in health & social care anda focused drive for quality and continual improvement? If this sounds like you, then this could be the role youhave been waiting for

We have an exciting opportunity for a quality focused individual to join Cornerstone as a Quality Improvement Officeron a full-time, permanent basis.

This role can be based in any of our main offices (Aberdeen, Dundee or Glasgow), or part of our hybrid working model.If opting for hybrid, we would need you to live within a reasonable commute of Aberdeen, Dundee or Glasgow.There will be occasions that we'll need you to travel to other Cornerstone branch locations (travel expenseswould be reimbursed as set out in Cornerstone’s expense policy with travel reimbursed by HMRC legislation).

The Role

Cornerstone is one of Scotland's largest charities with over 40 years' experience providing great care andsupport for adults and children with various support needs across Scotland.

As an integral part of our Continuous Improvement team, you’ll drive positive change across the organisation byproviding expert guidance and support on all quality improvement initiatives.

You’ll uphold all legal, regulatory requirements, and standards while promoting a culture of continuous learningwhilst driving innovation and improvement.

Please see the Role Profile attached to our advert for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About You

What we'll need you to bring: -

• Proven experience of working within the Health & Social Care sector
• Have confidence in complexsituations, using your communication skills to effectively raise concerns and find constructivesolutionKnowledge and experience of providing high quality support services in a person-centred environment thatempowers individuals to reach their potential
• A strong understanding of the Health and Social CareStandards, relevant legislation and regulations.
• The ability to analyse and interpret statisticaldata
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• A creative, innovative and imaginativeapproach to tasks and adaptable to change
• The ability to produce high-quality, accurate work to strictand tight deadlines
• Effective negotiation and team working skills with the ability to work on your owninitiative
• A professional care or health qualification

If you’re up for the challenge and think you have what it takes, then apply, we'd love to hear from you.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited along to an interview on 5th or 7th June 2023.

The successful candidate will need to undertake a Standard Disclosure check through Disclosure Scotland.

We are looking for new Board Members who are willing to bring energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to the role, and whowill broaden the diversity of thinking on our board.

We are a leading learning disability charity based in Glasgow that specialises in providing support and care servicesfor children, young adults and adults who have learning disabilities, autistic spectrum disorders and mentalhealth issues.

Our vision is for every person to be supported to live the life they chose whilst our values of Respect, Compassion,Integrity and Excellence underpin our culture and all that we do.

The Opportunity

Our Board has overall responsibility for the strategic direction and governance of Cosgrove Care. We are looking todeepen and extend our Board's skills, knowledge, and experience through the appointment of three moremembers.

We welcome applications from those with either relevant professional or lived experience within the Health and SocialCare environment. Previous board management experience is not necessary and whilst this is a voluntary position,out-of-pocket expenses are reimbursed.

In terms of time commitment, there will be a requirement to attend four to five board meetings per year and thesemeetings are usually 2-3 hours long. In addition, you would be expected to participate in one of oursubcommittees. Typically, these subcommittees willmeet an additional four times per year for 1.5 hours eachtime.

If you share our values, believe in our purpose, and have a real desire and interest in helping deliver our ambitiousaims and objectives then we would love to hear from you

We are looking for someone to promote and deliver Lead’s Adult Carers Digital Project. This is a learning service forcarers aged 16 through to older adulthood who lack digital skills or who experience barriers when engaging withtechnology.

Project delivery options, what are you looking for?

• A 21 hours per week Learning Coordinator post? Please apply as per below.

• Are you seeking a career change? Can you bring direct experience or relevant transferrable skills? This positionmay also be suitable as a development role for you if you are looking to gain experience in the third sectorwith a forward-looking, successful team where our people are supported to grow and develop in their roles. Ifthis is you, contact us at recruitment@lead.org.uk ahead of your application to find out more.

About you:

Are you committed to engaging and supporting adult carers to realise the potential of technology, including howtechnological solutions can support caring responsibilities? Are you committed to delivering accessible learningopportunities and support the transition onwards to next steps?

Are you passionate about the transformative power of adult learning? Are you confident in communicating one to oneand with groups and have a flexible and creative approach to problem-solving?

Would you enjoy being an active part of the Lead Scotland team as we develop new, exciting learning opportunities inFife with disabled people and carers?

Do you have great organisational skills, previous experience of supporting adults experiencing a range of barriers,of working one-to-one and in groups with learners, and of designing and delivering learning programmes?

Do you have access to transport as you will be working in homes and communities across the local authority area?

We seek a part-time (21 hours per week) Learning Coordinator to promote and deliver Lead’s Dundee Learning Project.This is a learning service for disabled people and carers who experience barriers to learning, work, and furthereducation.

The successful applicant will be committed to:

1) Engaging and supporting disabled people and carers to overcome barriers and embark on personalised learningjourneys, making positive, sustained transitions into their chosen progression routes and positivedestinations.

You will be passionate about the transformative power of adult learning, be confident in communicating one to one andwith groups and have a flexible and creative approach to problem-solving.

You will have great organisational skills and previous experience of supporting disabled people experiencing a rangeof barriers, of working one-to-one with learners, and of designing and delivering learning programmes. Access toa car is essential due to the nature of the work in homes and communities across the region. You will hold anAssessors Award or be willing to work towards this.