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* 76 hours per month. Flexible hours but requires one evening per week (Monday) & one weekend per month (which includes Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday). Permanent.
Role
We understand that many will have other commitments outside of work and so flexible working, part-time hours orjob-sharing arrangements will be considered for the right candidate.
About Us:
Glasgow Council on Alcohol (GCA) is an independent Scottish charity that works to reduce alcohol and drug-relatedharm at both individual and community levels. Established in 1965, GCA adopts a long-term, trauma-informed andasset-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.
GCA offers free, confidential counselling services for people concerned about their own or someone else'sdrinking. GCA delivers a range of interventions including groupwork and employability support as well as anumber of holistic and inclusive services, such as a women’s service for survivors of gender-based violence,young persons peer eduction service, LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing support and tailored wellbeing programmes.
GCA is also a recognised provider of professional development, offering a comprehensive training portfolio includingeducation aimed at increasing awareness of alcohol use and promoting healthier lifestyles, COSCA CounsellingSkills and a Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy.
GCA deliver services over 6 days per week and throughout Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire and East Renfrewshire, helpingpeople make meaningful, positive change in their lives.
The foundation of GCA is our supportive and inclusive culture for all who engage and work with us.
About the Role:
The Diploma in Integrative Counselling is 2-year course, credit rated at SCQF level 10 by the University of the Westof Scotland, and validation from COSCA. GCA is one of the founding COSCA members and adheres to the COSCAethical framework for good practice in counselling, psychotherapy and counselling skills. The course requireslead tutors who are accredited by COSCA to Diploma level or committed to work towards accreditation. Tutorsshould be experienced Counsellors who are accredited with an appropriate professional body, or working towardsaccreditation (e.g., COSCA/BACP/UKCP).
The Lead Course Tutor will have responsibility for two Diploma Courses, leading on one weekly class and one weekendclass.
The Lead Course Tutor will be expected to contribute to a GCA CPD calendar, writing and delivering on content agreedwith the Course Director.
The Lead Course Tutor will support the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of the Diploma inIntegrative Counselling.
Key Responsibilities:
* Facilitate learning; delivering lectures, tutorials, experiential groups, supervision and observed skillspractice feedback
* Contribute to the creation of Diploma Policies and Procedures, including maintenanceand updating of the course handbook
* Create learning plans and appropriate materials
* Attend TeamMeetings/ Liaison with other Tutors about course content & materials
* Provide 1:1 line managementsupervision to Course Tutors
* Engage with students via the Moodle forum on the learning supportplatform
* Hold responsibility and oversight for student welfare, offering 1:1 session to the students forwhom the Lead Course Tutor is nominated personal tutor
* Liaise with the Training Co-ordinator to ensureassignments are published throughout the year and to coordinate tutors input, allocating marking schedules andensuring 1:1s are scheduled and carried out
* Mark and cross mark assignments and provide writtenfeedback, via Moodle and Turnitin
* Respond to correspondence by students via Moodle/email and ensureemails are checked and responded to on a weekly basis
* Take responsibility for monitoring content onMoodle, ensuring it has been updated across the different year groups and ensuring materials in a variety offormat are uploaded
* Keep adequate records, for example attendance, 1:1 recording, skills observationfeedback, assignment extensions requests etc and have oversight of these records for other CourseTutors
* Assess students for fitness to practice and offer professional references in relation toplacement, endorsement to practice and COSCA membership
* Lead on the Monitoring and evaluation oftraining
* Liaise with placement providers to ensure students can access opportunities in line with courserequirements
* Liaise with key stakeholders, including external validators and assessors, COSCA and otherswhen required
* Lead on the assessment and intake of new students, liaising with Head of Diploma andTraining and Training Co-ordinator
* Contribute to development of a CPD calendar, leading on aspects ofplanning and delivery
* Implement GCA’s values of Respect, Empathy and Collaboration
* UnderstandHealth and Safety responsibilities
* Undertake any other duties as required by the Head of Diploma andTraining
Qualifications and Experience :
* Diploma in Counselling/Psychotherapy
* Accredited COSCA Diploma Trainer (oreligible to work towards this)
* Accredited COSCA/BACP/BABCP/UKCP
* Proven experience in education, training and delivering presentations
* Provenexperience in group working, enabling participation and partnership working
Skills and Competencies:
* Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with groups ofpeople across age ranges
* Presentation skills with an ability to develop and deliver a range of trainingprograms and support resources
* Knowledge of addiction issues, MotivationalInterviewing, Alcohol Brief Intervention and Trauma and Trauma informed approaches
* Proactive,self-directed and motivated
* Commitment to working in line with GCA’s values of collaboration, respectand empathy
Why Join Us?
* Your work will contribute to make a real difference to people’s lives.
* Competitive salary and benefits package:
o 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.
o Duvet days where employees may take time off at short notice.
o Death in service policy.
o Cycle to work scheme where employees can save money on a new bike and spread the cost.
o And much more!
* Opportunities for continuous learning and career development.
* A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.
Application notes
Interested candidates are invited to apply by completing the online application form which can be found here:
Closing date for applications: Friday 8th August 2025
Shortlisting: Wednesday 13th August 2025
Date of interviews: Wednesday 20th August 2025 or Wednesday 27th August 2025
Equal Opportunity Employer:
GCA is an Equal Opportunities Organisation. We are committed to treating all workers and job applicants fairly andequally, 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 personalcharacteristic.
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