Self Directed Support Coordinator

This is a new service and premises have yet to be confirmed, will be providing a service and based in North Lanarkshire area.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with us in establishing a new service in North Lanarkshire delivering a specialist advice and support service to individuals either in receipt of or eligible for a Direct Payment from Social Services. When we can do so safely, the service will also provide a supported environment to encourage service users to come together to share ideas and experiences.

We are looking for our new Take Ctrl team to work closely with GCIL staff and our existing Take Ctrl teams in East Dunbartonshire and South Lanarkshire to quickly establish our presence and service in North Lanarkshire.

We are currently recruiting for the following:

Self-Directed Support Coordinator (Ref: SDS-NL-2021)

Role Overview

Responsible for managing the Take Ctrl staff team and office on a day to day basis and for assisting individuals in a specific local authority area in receipt of Self Directed Support (SDS) funding from Social Work Services to manage their own support arrangements effectively. When appropriate, the Coordinator may also be required to provide a service to people appointed by or for individuals.

Application

For further information and an application pack, please visit our website www.gcil.org.uk or write or email to: Human Resources, GCIL, 117-127 Brook Street, Glasgow, G40 3AP. Email: recruitment@gcil.org.uk . Please quote the reference number for the post and state whether you want a hard copy or email pack. Please note that CVs will NOT be accepted.

Further Information

Posts are funded for 3 years.

Please note that initially you will be required to work from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

These post will require PVG scheme membership.

· 25 days annual leave increasing to 30 days after 5 years

· 12½ public holidays

· 6% Pension contribution

· Employee discount scheme

· Death in Service Benefit

Closing date for applications: noon on Thursday 21^st October 2021.