Advertised from 20 October 2025

Role

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:

The Scottish Alcohol Counselling Consortium (SACC) is a small, member-led organisation of councils on alcohol and local, voluntary alcohol and addiction support agencies. Our member organisations all provide alcohol counselling or one to one support as part of their services. 

Our aim is to make a meaningful contribution to communities across Scotland – by improving counselling and support for individuals and families affected by alcohol and other addictions.

The post is currently hosted by Glasgow Council on Alcohol (GCA) and the successful candidate will be employed by them. GCA is a voluntary organisation working with individuals, families and communities to promote healthy, happy and resilient communities free from harm caused by alcohol, drug and mental health issues. GCA’s mission is to provide evidence-based support to individuals, families and communities to improve health and wellbeing across Scotland.

About the Role:

SACC is looking to attract experienced tutors who are COSCA accredited as trainers to deliver SACC’s bespoke Counselling People Towards Behaviour Change (CPTBC) course. 

CPTBC is a 30-hour COSCA-accredited course usually delivered over 8 weeks. The delivery is split between 70% in-person delivery and 30% online delivery.

SACC would guarantee at least one course delivery per annum, delivery location is dependant based on geographical demand and can be negotiated. 

- Flat fee per course for all aspects of delivery & marking: £2,500

- Zoom use included on SACC Zoom account

- CDP access

SACC adheres to the COSCA ethical framework for good practice in counselling, psychotherapy, and counselling skills. We also ensure that all self-employed trainers are members of COSCA and suitably qualified. 

The Self employed Trainer’s point of contact will be the SACC Manager. 

This post requires a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme membership - successful applicants will be required to join the PVG Scheme. Additionally they will be required to provide evidence of Personal Liability Insurance. 

Why Join Us?

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

- A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.

- And much more!

Application notes

Application Process:

Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting a CV and covering letter here : 

https://glasgowcouncilonalcohol.livevacancies.co.uk/#/applicant/27

If you require our application form in another format, please contact [email protected]

The following is the timescale for the process :

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 7th November 2025 5pm

Shortlisting: Wednesday 12th November 2025

Date of interviews: Tuesday 18th November 2025 & Friday 21st November  

Start date: 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