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We are always looking for driven, creative and flexible people to join our Cosgrove family.

Detailed below are the current opportunities we have available.  If you are interested in any of these then please contact our HR team on 0141 620 2500 (selecting Option 6) or email us at care@cosgrovecare.org.uk

Alternatively, if you would like to join Cosgrove but the current vacancies are not the ones for you, then please register your interest by completing our Employment Opportunities form.

Opportunities in our Support Services

Support Workers (Male) Individual Service- South Glasgow

Male applicants only to meet the support preferences of the person.

Salary – £12 per hour with overtime available to cover colleagues leave.

Hours: part-time contracts available of 11.5 hours worked flexibly between 8am and 10pm on a rota with weekly sleepover shifts paid at hourly rate.              

Join our dynamic team! We’re seeking energetic and experienced individuals dedicated to a person-centred approach.  Working as part of a small team you will help a young man gain the skills and confidence to live independently in his first home.  As a support worker you will be:

  • Supporting Daily Living: Assist the young man with daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning etc to help him build independence.
  • Skill Development: Help him develop essential life skills, including budgeting, time management, and household maintenance.
  • Educational and Employment Support: Facilitate access to educational opportunities or employment, providing guidance and encouragement.
  • Relationship Building: Support him in navigating social relationships and building a positive social network.
  • Community Integration: Ensure he feels safe and integrated within his community, helping him access local services and activities.
  • Health and Safety: Monitor his well-being, ensuring a safe living environment and addressing any health concerns.
  • Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of his progress and any incidents, ensuring compliance with organisational policies.

Cosgrove Care is a vibrant Scottish Charity with a strong vision and commitment to delivering the very best support for children, young people and adults who have additional support needs.  We are friendly, ambitious, and innovative in our approach to helping the people we support to live their best lives.

This is a new and innovative service which will focus on keeping the supported person at the centre of decisions and planning and helping build skills, confidence and a good life.

If you are looking for an exciting role, to demonstrate your creativity and initiative, can work flexibly and a part of a multi-disciplinary team, this is a great opportunity.

For more information or to request an application pack call 0141 620 2500 (selecting option 5) or email us at recruitment@cosgrovecare.org.uk

Closing Date for Applications:

November 29th

Support Workers - Supported Living Services

We are recruiting Support Workers for our Supported Living Services.

Area: East Renfrewshire

40 hour permanent posts.

Cosgrove Care is an established Scottish Charity with a strong vision and commitment to deliver the very best support for children, young people and adults who have additional support needs to live good lives of their

choosing. We are friendly, ambitious and innovative in our approach.

As our ideal candidate, you will have the ability to provide a person centered and creative approach to working with the people we support to enable them to live the lives they want. You should be non-judgmental, possess good communication skills and have the availability to work flexible hours, which could include evenings, sleepovers and weekends.

The successful candidate will be required to be a member or to make an application for the PVG scheme and undertake registration with the SSSC.

Salary: £12/hour.

It is desirable but not essential that the successful candidate will have:

  • A relevant SVQ2 in Health and Social Care, Promoting Independence (or equivalent) or have the ability to progress to such a qualification
  • Previous experience with supporting adults with additional support needs.

If you would like an application pack to be posted or emailed please call 0141 620 2500, selecting option 5 or email our HR Team at

recruitment@cosgrovecare.org.uk

 

Children & Young Adult Care Support Worker

Children & Young Adult Care Support Worker

Support Staff – Child and Adult Services

Location: Giffnock, East Renfrewshire, Glasgow

Type: Part Time/Flexible

Roles Available:

3 x 20 hours (Support Staff for Child services)

2 x 25 hours (Support Staff for Adult Services)

About Us:

Cosgrove Care is a Vibrant Scottish Charity with a strong Vison and commitment to delivering the very best support for children , young people and Adults who have range of needs We are Friendly, Ambitious, and innovative in our approach to helping the people we support to live their best lives. Join our dedicated team in providing compassionate care and support to children and adults. We focus on enhancing well-being and empowering individuals through our comprehensive services.

Our Outreach Services are tailored to meet the distinct needs through a variety of activity with a focus on their specific outcomes. For our Children and Young People Services, we are registered to support children from ages of 3 to 18 years old. We work closely with the Getting it Right for Every Child Framework to ensure our activities focus on nurturing, growth, and development. Our supports can be group based, within school, outreach, resource or at home and in addition, we provide activity days out with term time.  These initiatives provide a safe environment for learning, creativity, and social interaction, essential for children’s well-being.

In contrast, adult services are designed to cater to a broader range of needs for 18 onwards , including creative, social, and emotional support. Activities like music groups and drama classes offer adults creative outlets and opportunities for social interaction, enhancing their quality of life and providing a sense of community. In addition to these activities, adult services often include complex support and personal care. This may involve assistance with daily living tasks, such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication management, as well as specialized support for those with physical disabilities, mental health challenges, or chronic illnesses. These services aim to promote independence, ensure safety, and improve the overall well-being of adults by addressing their unique health and care needs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct support and assistance to clients
  • Assist with daily activities and personal development
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create tailored care plans
  • Foster a safe and supportive environment

Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in social care or support work preferred
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Compassionate, patient, and adaptable
  • Relevant certifications or training a plus
  • Driving Licence preferred but not necessary

Why Join Us?

  • Rewarding work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development

What we can offer you:

  • £12.00/hour
  • Paid training & induction programme
  • A shift pattern that maximises your time off and annual leave.
  • Continued support and career development.
  • Help with your SSSC registration.

 

Apply Today!

If you’re passionate about making a difference, send your resume to recruitment@cosgrovecare.org.uk

Closing date:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.

Opportunities in our Head Office team

Assistant Team Leader – Weekend Warriors Children’s Club (Weekends)

Assistant Team Leader – Weekend Warriors Children’s Club (weekends). Fixed term to 31st March 2025 with possible extension dependent on funding.

Reports to: Operational Manager

Responsible for: Support Workers

Salary: £29,744 per annum, pro rata for part-time hours

Hours: 15 hours per week Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 9am to 5pm, with 30 minutes unpaid lunch break.

Location: Thornliebank Resource Centre, Giffnock and other locations when required

Main purpose of post

Working as a key member of the Outreach Children’s Service this role will focus on the delivery of high quality group support, to support children and young people attending our Weekend Warriors club.

You will be responsible for the opening and closing of the building alongside an external security company, setting up of activities, delegating tasks and activities to a team of support workers and ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of children attending the club.  You will manage any incidents, accidents, safeguarding or staff practice issues in line with Cosgrove’s policies and procedures.

You will liaise with families and carers updating them on the children’s engagement with the session and any health and wellbeing issues or concerns, and with statutory services if required.

Key Responsibilities
The Assistant Team Leader will:
  • Have a strong value led and person centred practice focus
  • Assist the support workers by leading, driving and empowering them to work together to meet individual outcomes in a group setting
  • Ensure safeguarding procedure is followed for any concerns observed, raised or suspected
  • Lead the staff team, ensuring that the needs of the people we support are being met to the highest standard whilst complying with the social care regulatory framework.
  • Work with support teams to co-ordinate and manage the rota –implementing changes as required
  • Contribute to developing the service over time.
  • Assist the Operational Manager with people management issues which may include annual leave, sickness absence, disciplinary and grievance matters, performance management, support and supervision.
  • Ensure safety checks are being carried out as scheduled in line with Health and Safety guidelines/policy.
  • Any other reasonable duties as may be required according to operational
  • Support Security company in opening and closing the building, being responsible for the keys overnight.
  • Acting as the fire warden for the building, familiarising self with procedures, alarms and PEEP’s.
  • Plan, gather resources and implement activities that meet the needs of the children attending.
  • Set up the rooms, assign staff to activities and supporting people, ensure the tidy up of the rooms.
  • Report any repairs and maintenance work to the correct person, keeping a record.
  • Carry out monitoring and evaluation tasks in line with funding requirements.
  • Assess children referred to the group through attendance at a taster session, following up with outcome to the Operational Manager

Assistant Team Leader – Person specification

Qualifications/Education: 

Relevant qualification in line with requirements of SSSC Registration:

OR

Commitment to achieve qualifications within the agreed timescale for registration purposes.

Experience and Knowledge

  • Proven track record of experience in a Social Care setting.
  • In depth knowledge of and ability to deliver high quality outcome focussed support to children and young people.

Abilities and Skills Required

  • Ability to build strong professional relationships with families and external partners
  • Ability to prioritise workload/work to deadlines
  • Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative in a creative and flexible way
  • Demonstrate good time management skills
  • Full current driving licence and willingness to drive own vehicle or company vehicles

 

Personal Qualities and Values

  • Strong values and commitment to the work of Cosgrove Care
  • Commitment and understanding of developing teams and collaborative working
  • Strong commitment to inclusion
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with evidence of developing and maintaining positive working relationships

Positive attitude and solution focused approach.

If you would like an application pack to be posted or emailed please call 0141 620 2500 or email – recruitment@cosgrovecare.org.uk

Board Member

Board Members 

We are looking for new Board Members who are willing to bring energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board.  

We are a leading learning disability charity based in Glasgow that specialises in providing support and care services for children, young adults and adults who have learning disabilities, autistic spectrum disorders and mental health issues.  

Our vision is for every person to be supported to live the life they chose whilst our values of Respect, Compassion, Integrity and Excellence underpin our culture and all that we do. 

The Opportunity 

Our Board has overall responsibility for the strategic direction and governance of Cosgrove Care. We are looking to deepen and extend our Board’s skills, knowledge, and experience through the appointment of three more members.   

We welcome applications from those with either relevant professional or lived experience within the Health and Social Care environment.  Previous board management experience is not necessary and whilst this is a voluntary position, out-of-pocket expenses are reimbursed. 

In terms of time commitment, there will be a requirement to attend four to five board meetings per year and these meetings are usually 2-3 hours long. In addition, you would be expected to participate in one of our subcommittees. Typically, these subcommittees will meet an additional four times per year for 1.5 hours each time. 

If you share our values, believe in our purpose, and have a real desire and interest in helping deliver our ambitious aims and objectives then we would love to hear from you! 

How to apply 

For more information, please visit our website and read our Board Recruitment pack which includes the application form which should be returned to recruitment@cosgrovecare.org.uk 

Finally, we want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. Please contact us if you need assistance or adjustment so we can make the application process work for you. 

Cosgrove Care is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, age, nationality or socio-economic background.  

As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide personal information related to diversity and inclusiveness. The information you provide is kept confidential and will not be used to evaluate your candidacy. We collect this data to help us analyse our recruitment processes and implement the necessary interventions that promote greater equity, diversity, and inclusiveness. 

The Board Recruitment Pack can be downloaded here.

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