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GCIL Support

@GCIL_Support

The GCIL Support Team offer a range of services aimed at helping disabled people or their families to choose, control and manage their support arrangements.

 Glasgow, Scotland
gcil.org.uk
Joined April 2016
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We have multiple vacancies now available. Including Head of Operations, Service Manager, Policy and Participation Lead and more. See here for more details: bit.ly/3JYYg6H
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New dates for our PA Employer Training available. Give us a call on 0141 776 2219 or email [email protected] to register your interest.
This two day course is designed to answer commonly asked questions including - Is this for me, What are my expectations, recruitment and interviews and what the responsibilities of being an employer. Training sessions taking place on 15th June 10.30am at Take Control East Dunbartonshire, Enterprise house, Southbank Business Park, Kirkintilloch, G66 1XQ Contact Karen on 0141 776 2219 or email karen@takectrl.org.uk

ALT This two day course is designed to answer commonly asked questions including - Is this for me, What are my expectations, recruitment and interviews and what the responsibilities of being an employer. Training sessions taking place on 15th June 10.30am at Take Control East Dunbartonshire, Enterprise house, Southbank Business Park, Kirkintilloch, G66 1XQ Contact Karen on 0141 776 2219 or email [email protected]

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We are starting new peer support sessions for PA Employers – next session will be taking place via Zoom on Thursday 29th September, 11am to 12pm. Open to PA Employers in Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire & South Lanarkshire. Contact [email protected] or [email protected]
Personal Assistant Employer Peer Support Session flyer. GCIL and Take Ctrl are delighted to be offering support sessions for PA Employers. Being a PA Employer can be a challenging and isolating experience at times. To help with this we are hosting monthly online peer support sessions, where you can meet other employers, swap stories and offer solutions to any issues, if appropriate. The next session will be taking place via zoom on Thursday 29th Sept. 11am - 12pm. Contact karen@takectrl.org.uk or sharron@gcil.org.uk

ALT Personal Assistant Employer Peer Support Session flyer. GCIL and Take Ctrl are delighted to be offering support sessions for PA Employers. Being a PA Employer can be a challenging and isolating experience at times. To help with this we are hosting monthly online peer support sessions, where you can meet other employers, swap stories and offer solutions to any issues, if appropriate. The next session will be taking place via zoom on Thursday 29th Sept. 11am - 12pm. Contact [email protected] or [email protected]

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Our PA Employer training will be taking place on Thursday 6th and 13th October. If interested, please contact [email protected], or give us a call on 0141 550 4455
PA Employer Training Flyer. This two day course is designed to answer commonly asked questions including - Is this for me? What are my expectations? Practicalities around recruitment and interviews and what the responsibilities of being an employer are. Taking place at the Advocacy Project, 15 Carlton Court, Glasgow G5 9JP. Lunch will be provided and accessible transport can be provided. If interested, contact sharron@gcil.org.uk or call 0141 550 4455.

ALT PA Employer Training Flyer. This two day course is designed to answer commonly asked questions including - Is this for me? What are my expectations? Practicalities around recruitment and interviews and what the responsibilities of being an employer are. Taking place at the Advocacy Project, 15 Carlton Court, Glasgow G5 9JP. Lunch will be provided and accessible transport can be provided. If interested, contact [email protected] or call 0141 550 4455.

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GCIL SDS Awareness Workshop Dates. Wednesday 12th and 27th of January, 8th and 23rd of February, 8th and 24th of March, 27th April, 11th and 25th of May, 9th and 21st of June. Morning and afternoon slots available.

ALT GCIL SDS Awareness Workshop Dates. Wednesday 12th and 27th of January, 8th and 23rd of February, 8th and 24th of March, 27th April, 11th and 25th of May, 9th and 21st of June. Morning and afternoon slots available.

Multiple dates available. August 26th, September 8th/22nd, October 7th/19th, November 3rd/18th/30 and December 8th.

ALT Multiple dates available. August 26th, September 8th/22nd, October 7th/19th, November 3rd/18th/30 and December 8th.

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Attention all PAs! Have you applied for your ‘Thank you’ payment yet? All PAs supporting people 16 + can apply. If not please see details of how to apply here.
Information about the £500 payment to PAs. Visit www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/500PoundApplicationForPAs/ or email PA500@gov.scot Payments will be received from mid July onwards.

ALT Information about the £500 payment to PAs. Visit www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/500PoundApplicationForPAs/ or email [email protected] Payments will be received from mid July onwards.

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Self-directed Support - What’s it all about? If you want to find out about Self-directed Support & how Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living and our Take Control services can provide information, advice & support to make #SDS work for you - watch now! youtube.com/watch?v=ajdkAix8…
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Great news! GCIL has been awarded £52,000 from the Hans & Julia Rausing Charity Survival Fund towards our Covid-related costs. This generous award will help ensure we can continue to provide vital support to disabled people and their families during these difficult times.
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Home working but open for business We are offering confidential 1:1 SDS information sessions on Zoom fortnightly on Thursday mornings from 11th June. If you need info about SDS or specific questions answered phone 0141 550 4455 to book an appointment. Support to access zoom too
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