At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals in recovery to thrive in their jobs and overcome employment challenges.
- Company: Murray’s Initiative, a charity dedicated to reducing substance-related harm.
- Benefits: Meaningful work, professional development, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team making positive changes in the community.
- Why this job: Empower others while building your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in support roles and a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
About Us
Murray’s Initiative (formally known as Glasgow Council on Alcohol) is an independent Scottish charity that works to reduce alcohol and drug-related harm at both individual and community levels. Established in 1965, Murray’s Initiative adopts a long‑term, trauma‑informed and asset‑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.
Murray’s Initiative offers free, confidential counselling services for people concerned about their own or someone else's drinking. It delivers a range of interventions including group work and employability support as well as a number of holistic and inclusive services, such as a women’s service for survivors of gender‑based violence, young person's peer education service, LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing support and tailored wellbeing programmes.
Murray’s Initiative is also a recognised provider of professional development, offering a comprehensive training portfolio including education aimed at increasing awareness of alcohol use and promoting healthier lifestyles, COSCA Counselling Skills and a Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Murray’s Initiative delivers services over 6 days per week and throughout Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire and East Renfrewshire, helping people make meaningful, positive change in their lives.
About the Role
The In‑Work Support Advisor will provide tailored support to individuals in recovery from drugs and/or alcohol who are in employment, helping them to sustain and progress within work. The role involves delivering one‑to‑one guidance, identifying and addressing barriers to employment retention, supporting career development and liaising with employers and partner agencies to ensure participants achieve positive and sustainable employment outcomes.
The In‑Work Support Advisor will report to the Service Manager – Employability. This post requires membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme for protected adults. Successful applicants will be required to join the PVG Scheme.
