Jobs in Motherwell North, North Lanarkshire

Salary: £25,136.11 - £26,494.37 (Pro rata)

Alzheimer Scotland is the leading dementia organisation in Scotland. We campaign for the rights of people with dementia and their families, whilst providing an extensive range of innovative, personalised, and therapeutic support services.

We are committed to improving the lives and opportunities of people living with dementia, their carers, partners, and families as their journey transitions from the first point of contact through to end of life. We believe nobody should face dementia alone.

Are you a self-starter? Are you confident, innovative and collaborative?

If yes, then this may be the role for you.

We are looking for a Community Activities Organiser for the West Lothian area. You will establish a range of community activities and opportunities across the locality that fill identified gaps and meet the needs of people living with dementia and their families.

The successful applicant will have a positive approach to dementia. You will be flexible, inclusive, creative, and organised in your approach. You will be sensitive and compassionate with the ability to support people in times of difficulty or distress. You will be an excellent communicator who can work effectively both with individuals and with groups. You will have a positive approach to your own continued professional development and a willingness to participate in relevant training. A relevant qualification and previous experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

In return you will be in a role which offers the opportunity to meet great people, have great job satisfaction and be employed by an Organisation that offers a range of employee benefits and career progression opportunities.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our Carer Information & Engagement Team. You will play a key part in delivering our commissioned information, advice and campaigning services, ensuring unpaid carers across North Lanarkshire have the support, information and voice they need.

You will provide accessible information, signposting and referrals to appropriate support including short breaks and Carer Support Plans; deliver Carer Aware training; work in partnership with health, social care and third sector organisations; gather feedback from carers through forums and consultations; and help organise key events such as Carers Week and Carers Rights Day. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required.

About you

Essential criteria:

Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar information, support or engagement role

Ability to analyse and present information clearly for different audiences

Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to engage with people from all backgrounds

Proficient in Microsoft Office 365

Understanding of the challenges faced by unpaid carers and knowledge of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016

Able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team

Empathetic, non-judgmental approach and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Willingness to travel and work flexibly as required

Desirable criteria:

Experience within the third sector or carer services

Knowledge of Charity Log

Relevant qualification in health, social care or community work

Understanding of local health and social care structures

Bi or multi-lingual

What we offer

25 days annual leave plus 12 public holidays

8% contributory pension scheme

Death in service benefit of 2x annual salary

Blended working – mix of office, home and community-based

Full IT equipment provided

Supportive supervision and access to training and development