Support Advisor

In Work Support Advisor – Recovery Employability Service

Based within Murray’s Initiative’s Head Office in North Claremont Street with travel throughout Glasgow City for service delivery

Starting Salary £26,002 per annum (pro-rata)

Part-time - 16 hours per week including one evening per week and occasional Saturdays – Fixed term until 31st July 2028

We understand that many will have other commitments outside of work and so flexible working, part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements will be considered for the right candidate.

About Us:

Murray’s Initiative (formally known as Glasgow Council on Alcohol) is an independent Scottish charity that works to reduce alcohol and drug-related harm at both individual and community levels. Established in 1965, Murray’s Initiative adopts a long-term, trauma-informed and asset-based approach to changing the culture around substance use. Its services are built on a person-centred, harm-reduction model, supporting people whether their goal is to reduce consumption or achieve abstinence.

Murray’s Initiative offers free, confidential counselling services for people concerned about their own or someone else's drinking. Murray’s Initiative delivers a range of interventions including groupwork and employability support as well as a number of holistic and inclusive services, such as a women’s service for survivors of gender-based violence, young person's peer education service, LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing support and tailored wellbeing programmes.

Murray’s Initiative is also a recognised provider of professional development, offering a comprehensive training portfolio including education aimed at increasing awareness of alcohol use and promoting healthier lifestyles, COSCA Counselling Skills and a Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Murray’s Initiative deliver services over 6 days per week and throughout Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire and East Renfrewshire, helping people make meaningful, positive change in their lives.

The foundation of Murray’s Initiative is our supportive and inclusive culture for all who engage and work with us.

About the Role:

The In Work Support Advisor will provide tailored support to individuals in recovery from drugs and/or alcohol who are in employment, helping them to sustain and progress within work. The role involves delivering one-to-one guidance, identifying and addressing barriers to employment retention, supporting career development and liaising with employers and partner agencies to ensure participants achieve positive and sustainable employment outcomes.

The In Work Support Advisor will report to the Service Manager – Employability.

This post requires membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme for protected adults. Successful applicants will be required to join the PVG Scheme.

Key Responsibilities of the In Work Support Advisor:

As an In Work Support Advisor, you will be expected to demonstrate how you can make a positive impact on the lives of individuals entering and sustaining employment through the following responsibilities:

- Manage a caseload of participants, providing tailored support to help individuals sustain employment and achieve their personal and professional goals

- Deliver one-to-one in-work support, coaching and guidance to identify and address barriers that may impact job retention, progression and wellbeing

- Develop and maintain effective support plans, ensuring interventions are person-centred, outcome-focused and responsive to participant needs

- Build positive relationships with employers to support successful job outcomes, encourage workplace retention and identify opportunities for career progression

- Monitor participant progress and proactively intervene where challenges arise, helping individuals remain engaged and successful in employment

- Maintain accurate and timely records, ensuring all participant activity, outcomes and evidence are recorded in line with organisational and funder requirements

- Work collaboratively with colleagues, employers and external partner organisations to coordinate support and maximise positive outcomes for participants

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