Cook

Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Residential Recovery Service - Stabilisation

Type of service Drugs and Alcohol Service

Job Type Cook

Hours of work Part Time

Post:
Cook

Service: GADRRS Stabilisation Service

Based:
Glasgow

Hours:
Part Time (15 hours, 2 days a week)

Salary: £25,264-£26,076 (Pro-rata)

Contract:
Permanent

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Do you wish to work as a cook without committing to working every evening and weekend? Do you want a healthy work/life balance? We have the ideal opportunity for you.
Because People Matter join us to reach your full potential at
Turning Point Scotland.

Glasgow Residential Stabilisation Service

We aim to provide a 4 to 6 weeks residential service for individuals who are no longer managing their support within a community setting.

Our team of social care, nursing and medical staff will provide treatment and support to individuals who aredeemedto be engaging inhigh riskdrug and/or alcohol use with complex needs. Collaboratively working within a Recovery Orientated System of Care (ROSC) to address the individuals’ physical, mental,socialand emotional needs. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering a range of interventions in 1:1 and group work settings to support, encourage and motivate individuals toassistthem to gain some stability back in their life.

As a Cook, you will work with individuals who have a wide range of support needs, providing them with practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives e.g. keeping safe, meaningful activities, community involvement, physical health, relationships, emotional health and well-being. You will work with the support and nursing team to provide the best possible support to the residents such as noting any behavioural changes in residents and accommodating dietary requirements.

You will manage the day to day running of the kitchen, taking control of food ordering, health and safety regulations and food standards legislation, whilst keeping a close eye on finances and budgeting. As the cook you will be solely responsible for the kitchen and that will include preparing, cooking and serving food to residents as well as maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen.

This role is 15 hours, 2 days a week covering every second weekend.

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Turning Point Scotland have Platinum accreditation in Investors in People
. Our staff are our most important asset, therefore we offer extensive training and impressive personal and career-focused development opportunities. You could be part of an organisation that not only offers excellent careers but makes a real difference to thousands of People’s lives and achieve your own personal fulfilment.

• 123 Learning and development courses
• 29 eLearning courses
• Funded qualification – SVQ Social Services and Healthcare, work based assessment
• Your Career Pathway, we promote from within and advertise internally all jobs
• Pension Scheme, employer contribution 4%
• Wide range of family friendly policies
• 35 holiday/public holidays days' per year.

Does this position require a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle? No

Does the post include personal care? No

Does the post include cooking and housekeeping skills? Yes

Will the service users be involved in this process? No

If you would like to chat about any aspect of the role, please call our Recruitment & Engagement Team on .

This opportunity is closed to applications.