Jobs in Clydebank Waterfront, West Dunbartonshire

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 who will be responsible for developing and facilitating a wide range of community activities for people living with dementia and their carers/families with a view to helping them to maintain social activities, relationships and community connections.

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.

Financial package: 25 days annual leave plus 11 public holidays pro-rata, NEST Pension Scheme, Extensive Training Plan.

Occasional evening and weekend work may be required and a driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential to the role.

St Margaret of Scotland Hospice is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to lead, support and develop our volunteer programme. This is a key role that ensures volunteers are recruited, trained, supported and recognised, and that their skills are matched effectively to the needs of our patients, families and services.

You will work closely with managers, staff and volunteers across the hospice to ensure a positive and meaningful volunteering experience.

About Us

St Margaret of Scotland Hospice has been a cornerstone of our community, offering compassionate care that is holistic and considers the spiritual, physical, psychological, emotional and social needs of our patients. We want every patient to achieve realistic goals and to reach their full potential until death, valuing what they have to offer, respecting the autonomy of the individual and encouraging them to participate in their own care together with their family and friends.

It is our ambition that the Hospice is regarded as a centre of excellence for the provision, research and teaching of specialist palliative and complex clinical care.

About the Role:

Our people, both employed staff and volunteers are fundamental to the Hospice. Their dedication and commitment underpin the success of the Hospice and are essential in enabling us to deliver compassionate, high-quality care to patients and their families.

This role focuses on achieving the required number of volunteers through the development and delivery of effective recruitment campaigns. It involves building, nurturing, and maintaining strong relationships with staff, volunteers, community and corporate partners to ensure their ongoing engagement and retention.

Key Responsibilities:

• To build and maintain a culture of volunteering that makes St Margaret of Scotland Hospice the place of choice for current and future volunteers.
• To ensure creative, safe and effective volunteer recruitment processes.
• To develop and maintain training & development programmes that support volunteers in their role and meet the needs of the organisation.
• To ensure all volunteers are supported and can contribute to service delivery as required.
• To identify opportunities to ensure our volunteer numbers allow us to deliver our corporate aims and objectives.
• To provide content for social media.
• To organise and Chair our Hospice-wide Volunteer Management Group

Experience within the voluntary, charity, healthcare or hospice sector would be an advantage, but is not essential.

About You:

We’re looking for a dynamic team member with a track record in delivering successful plans and achieving outcomes and objectives. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, values driven environment and be passionate about making a tangible difference in people’s lives.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent personal organisation skills with a high attention to detail
• Well organised, able to manage a number of tasks at any one time
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a diverse range of people
• A flexible and non-judgemental approach to people and work
• A valid driving licence is required with access to a car

At St Margaret of Scotland Hospice, you’ll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team committed to making a meaningful impact. This is a unique opportunity to lead on the development of our volunteer programme.

Alongside joining a great team, you will benefit from:

• Excellent training, development and mentorship
• Employer’s Pension Scheme
• A rage of personal benefits including our Employee Assistance Programme; access to our subsidised restaurant, access to our onsite gym and pool and onsite car parking.

Trustee Board Members Wanted

Improving Lives is looking for new Trustees to join our Board.

We support people affected by disability, long-term conditions, and social isolation. We work with local communities to improve access to services, activities, and opportunities.

We want Trustees who care about fairness, inclusion, and strong community services.

About the role

Trustees help guide the charity and protect its future. You will:

• Help set the charity’s direction and priorities

• Oversee finances, governance, and risk

• Support and challenge senior staff

• Make sure we meet legal and regulatory duties

• Represent the values of the organisation

• Attend board meetings and occasional events

Meetings usually take place in Clydebank. Some remote attendance is possible.

Who we are looking for

We welcome applications from people with different backgrounds and experiences.

We are especially interested in people with skills in:

• Finance or accounting

• Law or governance

• HR or people management

• Fundraising or grants

• Marketing or digital

• Community work or social care

• Lived experience of disability

No previous board experience is required. Induction and ongoing support are provided.

Time commitment

• At least 1 meeting every 4 to 6 weeks

• Occasional extra meetings or events

• Preparation time before meetings

This role is voluntary. Reasonable expenses are covered.

What you will gain

• Experience in charity governance

• Training and development

• A chance to influence local services

• The opportunity to make a difference

• A supportive and committed board team