Inclusive Living Solutions

GCIL currently provides the following Independent Living Support Services aimed at disabled people in Glasgow who are managing, or thinking of managing, their own support system:

Direct Payments
GCIL has been commissioned by Glasgow City Council to support people using Direct Payments to pay for Community Care.  Direct Payments offer disabled people increased choice and flexibility by enabling them to recruit their own workers or buy in appropriate services. 

Independent Living Support
A one to one support service on all aspects of setting up an Independent Living Support (ILS) Scheme in order to be able to live more independently in the community. These aspects include assistance in preparing for Community Care assessments, liaising with funders and all aspects of successfully managing an ILS Scheme.

PA Employer Recruitment Support Service

This service supports PA employers who are recruiting PAs.  We can offer assistance with the following:

  • Drafting your advertisement
  • Providing an application pack, including sample job descriptions, job specifications, contracts, etc.
  • Co-ordinating responses to your advertisement
  • Compiling a short list
  • Setting up your interviews, including the use of our fully-accessible meeting rooms
  • Arranging references and disclosure checks
  • Arranging appropriate liability and indemnity insurance

However, if you choose not to become an employer we will support you to identify an appropriate care provider who will provide a support package designed to meet your individual needs.  We also provide an information sheet that contains details of a selection of the care agencies operating in the Glasgow area. 

Throughout the recruitment process you will be supported on a one-to-one basis by one of our Inclusive Living Advisers.

PA Employer Training Service
PA Employers can choose from a variety of training modules that will help them to be a good employer and to manage their own Independent Living Support Scheme more effectively. Details of the range of training modules are available from our Training Solutions.

Payroll Solutions
GCIL’s payroll service, Payroll Solutions, can calculate wages and taxes for PA Employers, provide payslips and prepare records for the Inland Revenue. There is a charge for this service, which can be built into funding packages. Further information, including costs, is available from Payroll Solutions.

To request any further information on any aspect of this service, then please contact;

Maureen McPeak
Inclusive Living Services Manager
Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living
117-127 Brook Street
Glasgow
G40 3AP
Tel:   0141 550 4455
Fax:  0141 550 4858
Textphone:  0141 554 6482
Email: maureen@gcil.org.uk