Job Description

Locations
Glasgow
Service Name
Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Crisis Service
Type of service
Drugs and Alcohol Service
Job Type
Cook
Hours of work
Part Time
Salary
25,264 - 26,076

Post: Cook

Service: Glasgow Alcohol and Drugs Crisis Service

Based: Glasgow

Hours: Part Time - 26 hrs per week

Salary: 25,264 - 26,076 pro rata

Contract: Permanent

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Do you wish to work as a cook without committing to working every evening and weekend? Do you want a healthy work/life balance? We have the ideal opportunity for you.


As a Cook, you will manage the day to day running of the kitchen, taking control of food ordering, health and safety regulations and food standards legislation, whilst keeping a close eye on finances and budgeting


Turning Point Scotland Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Crisis Service offers integrated health and social care which provides low threshold, direct access services for people experiencing a crisis due to alcohol or other drug use including people who may be experiencing homelessness. These include a crisis residential unit, 24-hour Injecting Equipment Provision (needle exchange), woundcare, harm reduction advice, signposting and naloxone training and provision.


Proudly partnering with NHSGGC and the Health and Social Care Partnership for over 27 years, we have provided residential and direct access crisis services in a safe environment that challenges stigma and provides the advice and information required to reduce harm and give a space to reflect and consider the next steps towards recovery.


We are committed to helping individuals begin their journey to recovery whilst utilising harm reduction approaches, placing safety at the forefront of care delivery. We are passionate in encouraging citizens who use the service to improve and maintain relationships with family, friends and communities to build on their sense of belonging in society.


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Person Specification

Benefits package
Turning Point Scotland have

Platinum accreditation

in

Investors in People

. Our staff are our most important asset, therefore we offer extensive training and impressive personal and career-focused development opportunities. You could be part of an organisation that not only offers excellent careers but makes a real difference to thousands of People's lives and achieve your own personal fulfilment.

Comprehensive Induction 123 Learning and development courses 29 eLearning courses Funded qualification - SVQ Social Services and Healthcare, work based assessment Your Career Pathway, we promote from within and advertise internally all jobs Pension Scheme, employer contribution 4% Wide range of family friendly policies 35 holiday/public holidays days' per year.

Additional information
This is a part time post of 26 hours per week.
Does this position require a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle?
No
Does the post include personal care?
No
Does the post include cooking and housekeeping skills?
Yes
Will the service users be involved in this process?
No
Contact name & details
If you would like to chat about any aspect of the role, please call our Recruitment & Engagement Team on 0808 1643100.