Inclusive Living Adviser

Inclusive Living Adviser – Ref ED/ILA/2025

East Dunbarton based, 25 hours – 12-month contract covering maternity leave

Salary: £27,234 FTE

Join GCIL and Make a Difference!

At 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 value lived experience and pride ourselves on delivering high-quality services that make a real impact in our communities.

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful Impact: Experience the profound satisfaction of helping disabled people live great lives independently. Your work will positively affect individuals across all ages, from children to older adults.
• Personal Connections: Engage in a lot of one-on-one work, allowing you to build strong, meaningful connections with those you help. Witness the direct results of your efforts as you help individuals achieve their goals.
• Autonomy and Responsibility: Manage your own caseload, giving you the autonomy to see the full impact of your input. This responsibility ensures you can take pride in the tangible results of your hard work.
• Career Growth: Embrace the opportunity to develop your skills and advance your career in a supportive and dynamic environment. We are committed to your professional development and success.

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated individual to provide advice, guidance, and information to disabled people. This service supports those in receipt of a Direct Payment (DP), Individual Living Fund (ILF), or an Individual Budget (IB), helping them remain in their own homes and live independently. You will play a vital role in empowering individuals to manage their support arrangements effectively and efficiently.

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.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're passionate about inclusion, empowerment, and social justice — and ready to grow your leadership in a values-led environment — we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape a more inclusive, equitable society.

To apply for this vacancy please use the following link to access the recruitment pack.

ILA - East Dunbartonshire

This post will require PVG scheme membership.

• 25 days annual leave increasing to 30 days after 5 years (pro-rata for part time staff)
• 12½ public holidays (pro-rata for part time staff)
• 6% Pension contribution
• Group Life Insurance

Closing date for completed applications will be Friday 3rd October 2025.

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

For an application pack please email: recruitment@gcil.org.uk

Expected Interview dates: Tuesday 14th October 2025.