Peer Education Support Worker

Glasgow City Council; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young people. As a Peer Education Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in supporting vulnerable youth through harm reduction initiatives. This part-time position offers flexibility and the opportunity to engage with communities across Glasgow. You'll assist in developing and delivering educational programs, helping young people gain valuable qualifications, and providing essential support to Peer Educators. With a commitment to collaboration and inclusivity, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their community.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Duvet Days

Death in Service Policy

Cycle to Work Scheme

Continuous Learning Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people aged 12-25 years.
• Proven experience in community settings and harm reduction.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing harm reduction education programs.
• Support Peer Educators in delivering training and workshops.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Planning and Coordination

Mentoring

Digital Technology Proficiency

Education

Qualification in Youth Work

Working With Communities

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Based within GCA Office in North Claremont Street with travel throughout Glasgow City, East Renfrewshire, East Dunbartonshire and South Lanarkshire for service delivery.

GCA Salary Grade 5 £22,932 £24,951 per annum (pro rata)

Part-time 21 hours per week fixed term until 31st May 2027

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:

Glasgow Council on Alcohol (GCA) was founded in 1965 and is the oldest established Council on Alcohol in Scotland. GCA is a voluntary organisation working to reduce the harm caused by alcohol misuse through the provision of a range of high quality advice, information, counselling, support, prevention and education and training services.

Our mission is to provide evidence-based support to individuals, communities and government to improve health and wellbeing across Scotland.

The foundation of GCA is our supportive and inclusive culture for all who engage and work with us.

GCA deliver services over 6 days per week and throughout Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire and East Renfrewshire.

About The Role:

The Peer Education Support Worker will support our peer-led Harm Reduction Service (U-Turn), benefiting young people aged 12 25 years old. This service is funded by Young Start from The National Lottery.

The main focus of this service is to provide Peer Education, with the added provision of one to one support for young Peer Educators. The service adopts an active citizenship approach when working with young people. There will be an expectation that the Peer Educators will work towards achieving qualifications through training and as a result of the work they undertake.

The service specifically targets some of the most vulnerable young people in areas where GCA currently delivers services, aiming to reduce the harm caused by alcohol and other drugs within their communities.

The Peer Educators will be supported to deliver peer-led inputs to other Young People on issued-based topics, with a focus to incorporate a harm reduction approach as well as a separate element of addressing stigma/language around drug and alcohol use.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in development of harm reduction prevention and education programmes, these to be co-produced with the young people and then support them to deliver it to other young people

Prepare and deliver presentations, interactive workshops and training programmes to key staff and other relevant stakeholders

Stay informed on best practices around harm reduction, incorporating these into prevent and education programmes

Be friendly, compassionate and naturally able to build relationships with individuals both in person and virtually

Effectively and pro-actively signpost young people, where appropriate, to with a range of services including housing, DWP, Mental Health services, education and training providers to ensure adequate opportunities are available for the young person

Support Peer Educators in their pathway into opportunities through tailored plans, structured encouragement and offering practical support

Support Peer Educators on a weekly basis as they produce training and deliver it

Provide support through a variety of activities including regular telephone contact, face to face meetings, mentoring, virtual mediums and group activity

Providing quality support services to participants through effective planning, monitoring, evaluation and review of their requirements in partnership with them

Form productive working relationships with key stakeholders including external agencies, statutory, voluntary and community organisations and professionals

Complete paperwork and promptly update the database on all interactions with participants as well as recording outcomes and progressions

Deliver performance targets for supporting the young people

Meeting contractual compliance

Prioritise workload to ensure a high quality, person-centred service to all participants

Adhere to the implementation of risk management procedures (including child and adult safeguarding protocols) taking personal responsibility for keeping up to date on the requirements of these procedures

Understanding health and safety responsibilities

Undertake any other duties as required by the Service Manager Education & Development.

Qualifications And Experience :

Clean current UK Driving License and access to own car essential

A qualification in Youth Work, Working With Communities or equivalent is preferable

Proven experience of working with young people and in mentoring, developing and supporting young people ages 12-25 years

Proven experience in working in a community setting and delivering harm reduction in different settings as well as inter-agency and partnership working

Experience of using digital technology effectively essential with knowledge of I.T/ Computer Skills and Microsoft Office

Experience of supporting Peer Educators, education, training and delivering presentations and health promotion or community development work all preferable

Skills And Competencies:

Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with young people

Planning and co-ordination skills

Team working and networking skills

Resilience in reacting to and resolving challenges

Ability to produce and deliver health and wellbeing topics desirable

Commitment to working in line with GCAs values of collaboration, respect and empathy

Why Join Us?

• Your work will contribute to make a real difference to peoples lives.
• Competitive salary and benefits package :
• 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.
• Duvet days where employees may take time off at short notice.
• Death in service policy.
• Cycle to work scheme where employees can save money on a new bike and spread the cost.
• And much more!
• Opportunities for continuous learning and career development.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.
  
  

Application Process:

Interested candidates are invited to apply by clicking the Apply button now.

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.

About Us:

Glasgow Council on Alcohol (GCA) was founded in 1965 and is the oldest established Council on Alcohol in Scotland. GCA is a voluntary organisation working to reduce the harm caused by alcohol misuse through the provision of a range of high quality advice, information, counselling, support, prevention and education and training services.

Our mission is to provide evidence-based support to individuals, communities and government to improve health and wellbeing across Scotland.

The foundation of GCA is our supportive and inclusive culture for all who engage and work with us.

GCA deliver services over 6 days per week and throughout Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire and East Renfrewshire.