Advertised from 5 May 2025

Role

About Us:

Glasgow Council on Alcohol (GCA) was founded in 1965 and is the oldest established Council on Alcohol in Scotland. GCA is a voluntary organisation working to reduce the harm caused by alcohol misuse through the provision of a range of high-quality advice, information, counselling, support, prevention and education and training services.

Our mission is to provide evidence-based support to individuals, communities and government to improve health and wellbeing across Scotland. 

The foundation of GCA is our supportive and inclusive culture for all who engage and work with us. 

GCA deliver services over 6 days per week and throughout Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire and East Renfrewshire.

About the Role:

To provide counselling, advice and information service for individuals aged 18 and over with problematic cannabis or cocaine use and for friends and family affected by someone else’s cannabis or cocaine use. The service will be provided from our North Claremont Street Office.

Why Join Us?

Your work will contribute to make a real difference to people’s lives. 

Competitive salary and benefits package :

• Very generous annual leave entitlement: full time employees start with an annual leave entitlement of 37 days (inclusive of 12 bank holidays) which increases with length of service. 
• Duvet days where employees may take time off at short notice.
• Death in service policy. 
• Cycle to work scheme where employees can save money on a new bike and spread the cost. 
• Opportunities for continuous learning and career development.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.
• And much more!

Application notes

Interested candidates are invited to apply by completing the online application form which can be found here : 

https://glasgowcouncilonalcohol.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/details/6

If you require our application form in another format, please contact HR@glasgowcouncilonalcohol.org

The following is the timescale for the process :

• Closing date for applications : Friday 30th May 2025
• Shortlisting : Tuesday 3rd June 2025
• Date of interviews : Tuesday 10th June 2025
• Start date : Tuesday 1st July 2025 or ASAP

Equal Opportunity Employer:

GCA is an Equal Opportunities Organisation. We are committed to treating all workers and job applicants fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital / civil partnership status, age, race, disability or gender identity and expression or any other personal characteristic.

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