Jobs in Cupar, Fife

Are you a creative and motivated individual with the passion and drive to support people with a recent diagnosis of dementia to live well in their community?

If so, you can be part of a National Team of Post Diagnostic Support Link Workers (PDS Link Workers) providing high-quality, person-centred support to people living with dementia and their families for a minimum of a year following diagnosis in line the Scottish Government’s minimum guarantee.

The aim of the PDS National Service is to enable people to live well with dementia and is centred around Alzheimer Scotland's 5 pillar model so that people move on to a period of supported self- management.

The model includes understanding the illness and coming to terms with the diagnosis, peer support, connecting and maintaining links with their community along with planning for future care and decision making to develop an outcome focused plan to support their future hopes, desires and aspirations.

Supporting our East Fife locality, the post will be based within the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team at Stratheden Hospital. Alzheimer Scotland’s PDS Link Workers are required to be effective team workers and have the skills to build and maintain relationships with colleagues both within Alzheimer Scotland, the NHS and other stakeholders.

Skills in using digital platforms are essential as we use a blended approach to support people that involve some virtual meetings and on-line groups.

Applicants must hold a recognised relevant professional qualification, have a good understanding of dementia and how it affects people and their families along with excellent communication skills, a warm flexible approach, combined with skills in empathy and relationship building.

In addition, you should have skills and knowledge at the Enhanced Level of the Promoting Excellence Framework or be able to evidence you are working towards its completion.

This post requires a full driving license and access to a car.

For a full job description and person specification please see the attachments section of this advert.

The successful candidate for this post will be subject to a criminal check through Disclosure Scotland.

The charity:

SupportED is the trading name of The Linda Tremble Foundation and is Scotland’s leading community eating disorder charity. We currently provide non-clinical support for people affected by eating disorders and their families and carers from all over Scotland.

The Job Purpose

The postholder will play a key role in supporting the Development Manager and Trustees to promote and enhance the charity’s activities. This dynamic and flexible role involves overseeing day-to-day operations, managing volunteers, managing communications, and ensuring the charity’s work is effectively publicised through its website and social media channels.

Additionally, the role requires monitoring, evaluating and reporting on volunteer-led services to support the charity’s continued growth and impact. Given the nature of the organisation, some evening and weekend work may be necessary for events, along with occasional travel and overnight stays for conferences. As a small charity, adaptability is essential, and the postholder may take on additional responsibilities as needed.