Self-Directed Development Worker; Part Time

Position: Self-Directed Support Development Worker (Part Time)
Self-Directed Support Development Worker

Location:

Primarily based in our Kirkintilloch office, G66 1XQ
with regular travel to our Glasgow office and in and around Lanarkshire too!
Salary: £27,234 per annum, FTE + Excellent Benefits!

Contract:

Part time, 28 hours per week
Benefits: 25 days annual leave increasing to 30 days after 5 years (pro-rata for part time staff), 12 ½ public holidays, 6% Pension contribution and Group Life Insurance!
Join GCIL and Make a Difference!
At the 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 centre lived experience and pride ourselves on delivering high-quality services that make a real impact in our communities. Communication and connection sit at the heart of everything we do.
Why Work With Us

* Meaningful Impact:
Your work will make a tangible difference, helping disabled people of all ages to lead independent, fulfilling lives.

* People-Focused:
You’ll spend a significant amount of your time communicating — one-to-one, in groups, in the community, and online. If you love engaging with people, this is the role for you.

* Varied Outreach:
From delivering training sessions to hosting workshops, events, and drop-ins, you'll be out in the community building understanding and trust.

* Autonomy and Responsibility:
Manage your own caseload and represent GCIL confidently through regular verbal and digital communication.

* Professional Growth:
We’ll support your development, including your communication, training delivery, and community engagement skills.
As an Inclusive SDS Development Worker, you will:

* Promote Self-Directed Support (SDS) to service users, carers, professionals, and partner organisations through confident, clear communication.

* Provide information, advice, and signposting — ensuring complex information is explained in a supportive, accessible way.

* Deliver SDS awareness sessions, preparation sessions, workshops, training, and drop-in events (both in person and digitally).

* Build strong, trusting relationships with individuals and communities through consistent outreach and regular communication.

* Support individuals in assessing needs, preparing for SDS assessments, and developing personalised support plans.

* Facilitate and contribute to peer support groups and community asset mapping.

* Plan and deliver training for direct payment recipients and carers, adapting your style to different audiences.

* Collaborate with GCIL teams and HSCP partners, sharing updates, presenting information, and working together to deliver community events.

* Represent GCIL confidently with external stakeholders, partners, and professionals.

* Promote inclusive living options through presentations, outreach visits, and digital communications.

* Manage time and financial resources effectively, following procedures and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

* Maintain accurate client records and ensure compliance with data protection and GCIL policies.

* Collect and report data for monitoring and evaluation purposes.

* Continuously develop personal skills and knowledge through training and feedback.

* Ensure high-quality service delivery and uphold GCIL’s values and standards.
In order to be successful in this role you should have:

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills and confidence engaging with a wide variety of people and communities.

* Experience of providing support and/or delivering training, workshops, or group sessions using a community development approach.

* Experience of providing information, advice, and support in a people-focused environment.

* Good knowledge of Self-Directed Support, particularly Option 1 – Direct Payments.

* An understanding of and commitment to the principles of inclusive living, the social model of disability, and the empowerment of disabled people.

* Strong digital communication skills and a great working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

* A full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
It would be great if you had:

* Personal experience of self-managing an…