An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within Alzheimer Scotland as a Community Activities Organiser in East Ayrshire. These two posts will be based in East Ayrshire County Hospital with groups held in the hospital and also in the local community.

The Community Activities Organisers will work closely with our Dementia Advisor to develop activities and groups that respond to the needs of the local community. The post holder will work in partnership with colleagues, people with dementia and their families to:

• Plan, develop and facilitate a wide range of therapeutic and social activities
• Promote activities through social media and other platforms
• Review and evaluate activities providing regular reports of outcomes

Alzheimer Scotland take a blended approach to community groups, delivering a combination of online groups as well as in person. Proficiency and confidence in using and supporting use of digital platforms and social media are essential for this role.

Successful candidates will have a positive approach to dementia supported by excellent communication and networking skills and an empathic, positive attitude. Having a creative flair and being a self-starter would also be an advantage as well as having experience of working with people with dementia. A willingness to develop through ongoing learning is essential.

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

Are you a creative and motivated individual with the passion and drive to support family carers of people living with dementia?

If so, you can be part of a brand new Team of Specialist Dementia Carer Link Workers (SDC Link Workers) providing dementia expertise and support to those affected by dementia, with a specific focus on family carers.

The aim of the role is to support family carers to understand the illness, and provide evidenced based intervention, practical advice and emotional support at all stages, including key transition points and bereavement.

Supporting our Lanarkshire locality, the post will be based within the Dementia Resource Centre in Motherwell but will focus on specific localities within North Lanarkshire ensuring that each area has a dedicated SDC Link Worker.

The SDC Link Workers are required to be effective team workers and have the skills to build and maintain relationships with colleagues both within Alzheimer Scotland, Social Services, 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.

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

Permanent Support Worker 35 hours Nightshift

Permanent Support Worker 17.5 hours

The Support Worker will provide a combination of personal care, care at home and housing support to people with dementia in their own homes. The post holder will be part of a dedicated team that will ensure that the highest quality of service is provided.

We are looking for a unique person who can support people with dementia, living within their own home in a Supported Living Service, personalised to the tenants needs.

Our support workers are our most important people as they provide front line support.

Our support workers help tenants to maintain skills and independence by providing support and care with all aspects of daily living.

Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. You will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia is essential

Are you a creative and motivated individual with the passion and drive to prepare and support people prior to a 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 centered support to people living with dementia and their families.

This is a new initiative to provide pre-diagnosis support and advice to people and their family / supporters living with changes in cognition who are in the diagnostic process. This support will be delivered in a number of ways including face to face, groups settings and online.

Supporting our Edinburgh locality, the posts will be based in Edinburgh city. 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 licence and access to a car.

The post holder will work in partnership with colleagues, people with dementia and their families to:

• Plan, develop and facilitate a wide range of therapeutic and social activities
• Promote activities through social media and other platforms
• Review and evaluate activities providing regular reports of outcomes

Due to Covid restrictions the post holder will deliver a combination of online groups as well as in person. Proficiency and confidence in using and supporting use of digital platforms and social media are essential for this role.

Successful candidates will have a positive approach to dementia supported by excellent communication and networking skills and an empathic, positive attitude. Having a creative flair and being a self-starter would also be an advantage as well as having experience of working with people with dementia. A willingness to develop through ongoing learning is essential.

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

We have an exciting opportunity to join Alzheimer Scotland on a fixed term basis as a Management Accountant.

Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. We provide support and information to people with dementia, their carers and families, we campaign for the rights of people with dementia, support vital dementia research and promote positive brain health.

We are seeking applications from individuals with at least 4 years’ experience of working in a varied finance role within a complex organisation and who possess the skills to take on the tasks outlined in the job description.

You will have had significant exposure to the full finance function and will be a strong communicator and able to balance competing priorities ensuring routine workload alongside ad-hoc tasks, analysis and reporting is completed to a high standard within deadlines.

If you’re interested by what you’ve read, and have the necessary skills, experience and ability to make a success of this role, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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 centered 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 centered 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 Dumfries and Galloway locality, the post will be based within the Community Mental Health Team. 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.

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

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 Perth locality, the post will be based within the North Perthshire Community Mental Health Team. 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.

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 centered 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 centered 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 Fife locality, the post will be based within the Dementia Post Diagnostic Support Service at Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline. 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 licence and access to a car.

At present, there are an estimated 8,464 citizens living with dementia in Edinburgh. Around 300 of these people are under the age of 65 years old.

Would you like to make a difference to the lives of younger people living with dementia in Edinburgh?

Supporting individuals to keep connected to their communities, engage in their interests and hobbies and access peer support, using your own car to help people get around (mileage and expenses are paid).

Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. You will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

This position requires applicants to be registered with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). And successful candidates are expected to hold or work towards a professional qualification (minimum of SVQ2).

Full driving license and access to a vehicle during working time is essential for this post.

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

This is an exciting opportunity for a permanent part time Dementia Advisor position within our Western Isles Services.

The role of the Dementia Advisor is to work in close collaboration with key stakeholders to shape positive outcomes for people living with dementia, their families and carers across the locality.

To be successful in the role the candidate will be required to adopt and demonstrate a proactive leadership approach that will influence a positive culture of engagement. You will enable carers, of people who are living with dementia, to access information, know their legal rights, provide them with advice, practical support, activities and resources that allow them to live well with their diagnosis. In doing this you will encourage carers to have an active voice for themselves and those they are caring for, who are living with dementia.

You will act as the first point of contact for people living with dementia, their families, and carers to find their way through the health and social care system throughout their journey and have meaningful conversations with decision makers in the local community. You will work with a range of external partners and colleges to promote and develop broader understanding of and positive attitudes to dementia across the locality.

The Dementia Advisor will join an established team and have a specific focus delivering carers support across the Western Isles. The successful candidate will be able to shape the way our localities develop and evolve so you will be playing a key role in developing this role.

This is a very flexible role aimed at meeting the needs of people with dementia and their carers throughout the geographical area of the Western Isles. The focus and location of the post holder’s activity will vary from time to time depending on the needs of the people we support, although he/she will have a fixed office base.

Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. You will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

A vacancy has arisen for a Post Diagnostic Dementia Link Worker to work in East Lothian as part of the multi-disciplinary Community Mental Health Team, based in East Lothian Community Hospital

The Dementia Link Worker will provide Post Diagnostic Support for people who have received a diagnosis of Dementia and will work with families for a minimum of a year, providing flexible and proactive advice, information and support around aspects which will enable people to live well with Dementia for as long as possible.

The successful applicant will have a recognised professional qualification in social care, social work, nursing, occupational therapy, community work, counselling or other related occupations to a minimum of SVQ Level 3 or Nursing grade 5. Full driving license and access to a vehicle during working time essential.

Make a real difference: help us to make sure no one goes through dementia on their own.

A vacancy has arisen for an additional Post Diagnostic Dementia Link Worker to work in Midlothian as part of the multi-disciplinary Dementia Team, based in Bonnyrigg Health Centre.

The Link Worker will provide Post Diagnostic Support for people who have received a diagnosis of Dementia and will work with families for a minimum of a year, providing flexible and proactive advice, information and support around aspects which will enable people to live well with Dementia for as long as possible.

You will provide information and support to people who have received a diagnosis of dementia and their families, signposting and connecting people to peer support or appropriate services for a minimum of one year. This is consistent with Alzheimer Scotland’s 5 Pillars Model of Post Diagnostic Support enabling people to live well with dementia for as long as possible.

The successful applicant will have a recognised professional qualification in social care, social work, nursing, occupational therapy, community work, counselling or other related occupations to a minimum of SVQ Level 4 or Nursing grade 5. Full driving license and access to a vehicle during working time essential. This post will be subject to a criminal check through Disclosure Scotland.

The Community Activities Organiser is central to our success, in sourcing, planning, organising and facilitating social, recreational and therapeutic activities in the local community. Ensuring that people living with dementia are encouraged to reach their full potential and can participate in a varied range of activities which are designed to enhance their quality of life.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person to join our team. The successful applicant will be required to use digital platforms in addition to working within the community. They will have good communication skills and a caring attitude, with the ability to show empathy and understanding for people living with Dementia and their families. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

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

This role sits within the Development and Innovation Directorate.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Trusts Manager, who will bring a proven track record of success, excellent application writing skills and a collaborative and warm approach. This post will work closely with the Deputy Director of Development and the Stakeholder Engagement Team to grow the volume and size of Trust donations and build valuable relationships with key Trusts who share the values and aims of Alzheimer Scotland.

You will research, design, write and submit detailed applications to existing Trusts, as well as identify and engage new ones. You will work closely with Locality Service Managers to fill identified funding gaps, managing and building long term relationships with funders by reporting and updating as per the Trust criteria.

If you have a passion for writing and know how to create stand out applications that influence Trusts to give, then we’d love to hear from you.

We have an exciting opportunity to join Alzheimer Scotland as an Assistant Accountant. This is a part time, 21 hours, permanent position.

Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s leading dementia charity, offering specialist support services, community activities, information and advice at every stage of the dementia journey, from over 60 locations across Scotland, from Shetland to the Borders.

We are seeking applications from individuals with at least 4 years’ experience of working in a varied finance role within a complex organisation and who possess the skills to take on the tasks outlined in the job description

Alzheimer Scotland is seeking to recruit a new team to develop our support within Shetland.

The Dementia Advisor role is central to our success in supporting people living with dementia and their families, offering support and advice, providing access to information and resources coupled with liaising with community organisations to become dementia friendly. This role will take a lead in developing the services in the islands and should have a thorough knowledge of the Shetland community.

The successful applicants will have excellent communication and interpersonal community skills, with the ability to show empathy and understanding, be resilient, imaginative and resourceful. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

A good knowledge of social media and digital platforms is essential.

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

The Community Activities Organiser will work alongside the Dementias Advisor and play a key role in sourcing, planning, organising and facilitating social, recreational and therapeutic activities in the local community. Ensuring that people living with dementia are encouraged to reach their full potential and can participate in a varied range of activities which are designed to enhance their quality of life.

The successful applicants will have excellent communication and interpersonal community skills, with the ability to show empathy and understanding, be resilient, imaginative and resourceful. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

A good knowledge of social media and digital platforms is essential.

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

Alzheimer Scotland, Policy Team

Scottish Dementia Working Group and National Dementia Carers Action Network

Contract: 1 position, 35 hours per week. This post is currently funded to 31 March 2022 and may be extended subject to future funding being available.

Location: Based in Glasgow or Edinburgh, work location is open for discussion with the successful candidate

The collective voice of people with lived experience, as a person with dementia or as a carer, is at the heart of what Alzheimer Scotland do. We have two national active voice groups; The Scottish Dementia Working Group (SDWG) for people living with dementia and the National Dementia Carers Action Network (NDCAN) for people who are carers or former carers of people with dementia. Both groups campaign to protect the rights of people with dementia and carers; influence policy and practice at all levels; support research and raise awareness to challenge stigma and change the image of dementia.

We are looking for an outstanding individual to provide strategic leadership, management and guidance to the team of SDWG and NDCAN development officers, to facilitate an effective campaigning voice of people with dementia and carers.

You will have a recognised professional qualification in community development or community education, social care or health care or other related occupations to a minimum of SVQ Level 4. You will also have excellent communication skills, be highly organised and capable of working effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

This is an exciting new opportunity to join the Alzheimer Scotland Digital Team.

Like many organisations we had to rapidly transform our delivery methods over the last year to ensure that the communities we support were still connected and supported. We have been able to demonstrate how successful we have been in transitioning our therapeutic supports to a digital model. As we slowly open back up to more traditional supports, we wish to make sure we still have a strong platform of therapeutic support delivered digitally, offering a very blended approach to our supports.

The Virtual resource Centre (VRC) is a digital representation of our bricks and mortar Dementia Resource Centres (DRC), and will be key in our ambitious delivery of digital therapeutic supports across Scotland in line with our strategic aim of supporting people living with dementia so that no-one is alone. It embodies the same principles of dementia friendly design, has a sense of community, and is a place where people living with dementia can meet, benefit from therapeutic groups and activities and speak to staff and volunteers who will offer support and guidance. It is a hub for accessing information at an appropriate time and place, and where you will be made welcome by our host, who is an avatar – a digital person who can speak to you and respond to your questions.

This role will be embedded in the Digital Team but will work very closely with our operational services liaising with colleagues to ensure the menu of activities is supported and delivered on this world first digital platform. This is a wonderful opportunity to shape and develop a world first service, in an inspirational and innovative team. We have a strong legacy of digital innovation in Alzheimer Scotland and this is the latest addition to our portfolio of digital supports.

You will be line managed by the senior member of the digital team and work very closely with the locality leads. This is a full time, permanent position. Further details about the requirements for this role are included on the attached specification.

This is an exciting new opportunity to join the Alzheimer Scotland Digital Team.

Like many organisations we had to rapidly transform our delivery methods over the last year to ensure that the communities we support were still connected and supported. We have been able to demonstrate how successful we have been in transitioning our therapeutic supports to a digital model. As we slowly open back up to more traditional supports, we wish to make sure we still have a strong platform of therapeutic support delivered digitally, offering a very blended approach to our supports.

The Virtual resource Centre (VRC) is a digital representation of our bricks and mortar Dementia Resource Centres (DRC), and will be key in our ambitious delivery of digital therapeutic supports across Scotland in line with our strategic aim of supporting people living with dementia so that no-one is alone. It embodies the same principles of dementia friendly design, has a sense of community, and is a place where people living with dementia can meet, benefit from therapeutic groups and activities and speak to staff and volunteers who will offer support and guidance. It is a hub for accessing information at an appropriate time and place, and where you will be made welcome by our host, who is an avatar – a digital person who can speak to you and respond to your questions.

This role will be embedded in the Digital Team but will work very closely with our operational services liaising with colleagues to ensure the menu of activities is supported and delivered on this world first digital platform. This is a wonderful opportunity to shape and develop a world first service, in an inspirational and innovative team. We have a strong legacy of digital innovation in Alzheimer Scotland and this is the latest addition to our portfolio of digital supports.

You will be line managed by the senior member of the digital team and work very closely with the locality leads. This is a full time, permanent position. Further details about the requirements for this role are included on the attached specification.

We have an exciting opportunity to join Alzheimer Scotland as a Senior Fundraising Support Officer.

This is a full time, 35 hours, temporary position for a period of 12 months commencing July 2021.

Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s leading dementia charity, offering specialist support services, community activities, information and advice at every stage of the dementia journey, from over 60 locations across Scotland, from Shetland to the Borders.

We are seeking applications from individuals with strong database administration experience preferably in a fundraising environment within a complex organisation and who possess the skills to take on the tasks outlined in the job description.

If you’re interested by what you’ve read, and have the necessary skills, experience and ability to make a success of this role, we would be delighted to hear from you.

We are delighted to invite applications for the post of PA/Senior Administrator to provide administration support of the highest quality to our Directors and assist in the charity’s governance.

The appointment is home based. There will be a requirement to attend office premises, as well as a requirement for attendance over several locations from time to time for specific purposes, as directed.

About the Job

The role will be to provide flexible, proactive and expert level administrative support to our Directors, Board of Trustees Committees and other senior leaders across Alzheimer Scotland, whilst engaging widely with internal and external stakeholders. This means you’ll be interacting closely with colleagues across all teams and get involved with every part of what we do here at Alzheimer Scotland. You will help run busy diaries, deal with correspondence, and support the Directors.

You will assist the Chairs of our sub-committees in their roles and be responsible for the co-ordination, scheduling and organising of these in line with our rules of governance producing high quality minutes and summaries of each meeting.

You will be coordinating and fulfilling a number of day to day requests from two of our Directors (Finance & Policy) making sure that their calendars are managed well and supporting the achievement of their workstreams.

About You

Being a great administrator goes without saying but you will also be a strong communicator with a high level of integrity and someone who exercises tact and diplomacy, delivers to deadlines and takes real pride in the accuracy and quality of your work.

You must be highly organised, have great attention to detail with excellent IT skills and appreciation of the confidential nature of this role.

We are ideally looking for someone who has had previous experience in a role of a similar nature or are highly adaptive and looking for a new challenge.

Reporting to the Executive Support Assistant and Office Manager this is a full time and permanent contract position.

This is an exciting opportunity for a full time (12-month fixed term contract) Dementia Adviser position within our Dunbartonshire Services.

The post holder will provide information on support services available locally for both the person with dementia their carers and family members, providing advice and signposting as and when required.

The Dementia Advisor will provide support to local communities across Dunbartonshire to help them become more dementia-friendly and to increase their capacity to support those living with dementia.

The post holder will work alongside the Dunbartonshire team to deliver and facilitate already established activities and support including online virtual group work activities. You will lead in the development and facilitation of new activities for people living with dementia and carers.

The postholder will be based across both Dunbartonshire Dementia Resource Centres working with individuals and groups of people affected by dementia and with statutory and independent organisations to improve their understanding of and responses to the needs of people with dementia and their carers.

This is a very flexible role aimed at meeting the needs of people with dementia and their carers in a given geographical area. The focus and location of the post holder’s activity will vary from time to time depending on the needs of the people we support, although he/she will have a fixed office base.

Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. You will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

A fantastic opportunity has become available within the fundraising team of Alzheimer Scotland. We have three exciting vacancies which have the sole focus to support and deliver the charity’s Stakeholder Engagement strategy and to ensure all income generation activities sustain our mission to ensure nobody faces dementia alone.

The Stakeholder Engagement Leader role will work closely with the Leads for Stakeholder Engagement and will have specific responsibilities to lead and deliver on key projects areas. Key areas include increasing retention rates with current supporters (such as, but not exclusive to; members, corporates, event participants, volunteers and regular donors), diversifying our calendar of engagement opportunities, and proactively securing new ways to attract new demographics to our cause.

Whilst the role will support all income streams associated with the team; community fundraising, challenge events, digital fundraising etc, we are particularly keen to hear from anyone who has prior experience in delivering successful corporate account management, developing and delivering a network of high value/profile individuals, along with anyone who has prior experience in delivering successful national fundraising campaigns, to bolster these areas of interest for the charity.

At Alzheimer Scotland, we believe no monetary ask should be made, until a meaningful supportive relationship is established, and so your fundraising experience will be stretched to new limits to ensure all fundraising engagement activity leads with a story, along with an emotive and meaningful exchange. You will be tasked to think out with the conveniently way of transactional fundraising, and more towards a supporter lead relationship partnership, whilst supporting the overall team to embed this approach throughout the organisation, particularly amongst our locality colleagues.

We are looking for someone who is naturally optimistic, with a can-do attitude. Applicants are required to demonstrate results, whilst thriving within a fast-paced and varied environment. You will be well versed in working independently, a self-starter, who enjoys creative thinking and building meaningful relationships. Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia, along with excellent communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training, will also be expected.

We are looking to recruit a Community Activity Organisers to support people with dementia and their families in Inverclyde. The postholder will have responsibility for the organisation of individual and group activities. These will range from social to recreational and therapeutic activities. In addition, you will have responsibility for promoting and evaluating the groups to ensure they meet with the expectations and needs of those who participate. This role will have a particular emphasis on supporting individuals with dementia.

Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. You will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training (including SVQ’s) is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

Make a real difference: help us to make sure no one goes through dementia on their own.

A vacancy has arisen a Post Diagnostic Dementia Link Worker to work in Glasgow

The Link Worker will provide Post Diagnostic Support for people who have received a diagnosis of Dementia and will work with families for a year, providing flexible and proactive advice, information and support around aspects which will enable people to live well with Dementia for as long as possible.

You will provide information and support to people who have received a diagnosis of dementia and their families, signposting and connecting people to peer support or appropriate services for a minimum of one year. This is consistent with Alzheimer Scotland’s 5 Pillars Model of Post Diagnostic Support enabling people to live well with dementia for as long as possible.

The successful applicant will have a recognised professional qualification in social care, social work, nursing, occupational therapy, community work, counselling or other related occupations to a minimum of SVQ Level 4 or Nursing grade 5. Full driving license and access to a vehicle during working time essential.

This is an exciting opportunity for a permanent full time Dementia Adviser position within our Lanarkshire Services.

The post holder will provide information on support services available locally for both the person with dementia and his/her carers and family members, providing advice and signposting as and when required.

The Dementia Advisor will also provide support to local communities within the respective localities to help them become more dementia-friendly and to increase their capacity to support those living with dementia. The post holder will work alongside the respective teams to deliver a blended approach of support, will develop and facilitate new activities for people living with dementia and carers whilst working alongside the Lanarkshire team to deliver and facilitate already established online virtual group work activities. The postholder will be based within Lanarkshire Dementia Resource Centre. The post holder will work with individuals and groups of people affected by dementia and will seek to ensure that statutory and independent organisations improve their understanding and responses to the needs of people with dementia and their carers.

This is a very flexible role aimed at meeting the needs of people with dementia and their carers in a given geographical area. The focus and location of the post holder’s activity will vary from time to time depending on the needs of the people we support, although he/she will have a fixed office base.

Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. You will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

A fantastic opportunity has become available within the fundraising function of Alzheimer Scotland to support the Stakeholder Engagement team to deliver significant income from a variety of different income streams and sustain our mission to ensure nobody faces dementia alone.

The appointment is home based. There will be a requirement to attend office premises, as well as a requirement for attendance over several locations from time to time for specific purposes, as directed.

The Stakeholder Engagement Administrator will often be the first point of contact for external stakeholders, so we are looking for someone who is passionate about delivering first class supporter care, making this as efficient as possible. You will be integral in creating a meaningful exchange with our most valued new and existing supporters.

You will take ownership of the fundraising database and be responsible for the management of our merchandise and stock so organisational skills are paramount to this role. We want someone who is a process fanatic and can complete reports and tasks to a high standard.

In the role you will need to exhibit a collaborative approach to working with the Stakeholder Engagement team, supporting Leads on key projects and administrative tasks, as well as other internal and external stakeholders. You will play an instrumental role in the success of our activities and will use your initiative and creativity to solve problems and pre-empt team needs.

We are looking for someone with a with a can-do attitude who can thrive within a fast-paced, varied environment. You will be well versed in working independently, a self-starter with meticulous attention to detail. Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia, along with excellent communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training, will also be expected.

A fantastic opportunity has become available within the fundraising function of Alzheimer Scotland to work as part of the Stakeholder Engagement team to deliver significant income from a variety of different income streams and sustain our mission to ensure nobody faces dementia alone.

The appointment is home based. There will be a requirement to attend office premises, as well as a requirement for attendance over several locations from time to time for specific purposes, as directed.

The Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator will report to a Lead of Stakeholder Engagement but will have specific responsibilities to deliver on key projects areas. This is a portfolio fundraising role, so you will be comfortable with working across different fundraising disciplines such as, but not exclusive to: corporate partnerships, events, major donors, digital and community fundraising. Experience of all these disciplines is not essential – we are looking for people with transferable skills who can learn quickly and work on projects with teams from other parts of the organisation.

Whilst the role will support all income streams associated with the team, we are particularly keen to hear from anyone who has prior experience in delivering successful corporate account management, events experience or developing and delivering a network of high value/profile individuals, to bolster these areas of interest for the charity.

At Alzheimer Scotland, we believe no monetary ask should be made, until a meaningful supportive relationship is established, and so your fundraising experience will be stretched to new limits to ensure all fundraising engagement activity leads with a story, along with an emotive and meaningful exchange. You will understand the need to move away from transactional fundraising, and be able to help us secure and develop supporter led strategic partnerships, whilst supporting the overall team to embed this approach throughout the organisation, particularly amongst our locality colleagues.

You’ll have a naturally optimistic personality, with a can-do attitude, and will be able to demonstrate results, whilst thriving within a fast-paced, varied environment. You will be comfortable working independently, a self-starter, who enjoys creative thinking and building meaningful relationships. Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia, along with excellent communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training, will also be expected.

This is an exciting opportunity for a permanent full time Dementia Adviser position within our Edinburgh Services.

The post holder will provide information on support services available locally for both the person with dementia and his/her carers and family members, providing advice and signposting as and when required.

The Dementia Advisor will also provide support to local communities within the respective localities to help them become more dementia-friendly and to increase their capacity to support those living with dementia. The post holder will work alongside the respective teams to deliver a blended approach of support, will develop and facilitate new activities for people living with dementia and carers whilst working alongside the Edinburgh team to deliver and facilitate already established online virtual group work activities. The postholder will be based within Edinburgh National Office.

The post holder will work with individuals and groups of people affected by dementia and will seek to ensure that statutory and independent organisations improve their understanding and responses to the needs of people with dementia and their carers.

This is a very flexible role aimed at meeting the needs of people with dementia and their carers in a given geographical area. The focus and location of the post holder’s activity will vary from time to time depending on the needs of the people we support, although he/she will have a fixed office base.

Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. You will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage. The successful applicants will have excellent communication and interpersonal community skills, with the ability to show empathy and understanding, be resilient, imaginative and resourceful. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage. A good knowledge of social media and digital platforms is essential.

We are looking for unique people who can support people with dementia, in a variety of environments, personalised to the individual’s needs.

Our support workers are our most important people as they provide front line support. Our support workers help individuals to maintain skills and independence by providing company and the opportunity for people with dementia to socialise, either at home or in a day centre.

Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. You will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training (including SVQ’s) is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

The Brain Health Scotland initiative – hosted by Alzheimer Scotland – is seeking a motivated and experienced nurse to work in a novel clinical setting, namely the Brain Health Service – a comprehensive and fully integrated pathway to ensure early detection of Alzheimer’s disease.

Working in partnership with the NHS, Brain Health Scotland is to develop a network of clinics to undertake risk profiling, early disease detection and implementation of personalised prevention plans.

The Research Nurse will lead and deliver a two-year study within this service to evaluate the utility of cerebrospinal fluid testing in the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease, from both a clinician and patient perspective in a real-world clinical setting. They will also contribute their nursing knowledge more broadly to the development of the clinical care pathway as well as add to discussions on all aspects of the Brain Health Scotland portfolio of activities.

The early detection of disease at a pre-dementia stage presents clinical, service, and ethical challenges, which need to be fully understood and managed before national and international scale up can be achieved. An evaluation of our early disease detection programme by both the clinicians and the population it serves will provide an understanding of these challenges.

It should be noted that the majority of this research will be non-clinical and delivered through interviews, questionnaires and report writing, rather than through a clinical research programme in hospital/CRF settings.

Brain Health Scotland is seeking a motivated and experienced individual to join our team as Education Programme Coordinator.

Established in 2020, Brain Health Scotland has been created by Alzheimer Scotland and the Scottish Government to improve brain health across the life course and reduce the incidence of dementia.

We seek to develop a national educational programme to raise awareness and increase understanding of brain health amongst young people. The post holder will develop this evidence-based programme in partnership with education and health experts, local authorities, schools and colleges across Scotland.

The postholder will bring enthusiasm, creativity and a positive attitude to this role, which will involve independent working and travel across Scotland.

Working to objectives set out within the overall Brain Health Scotland Strategy, you will be responsible for developing and delivering a programme that promotes knowledge of important factors for maintaining brain health from childhood onwards – specifically improved fitness, social connectivity, optimal nutrition and reduction in risks like smoking, head injury and alcohol use.

The Community Activity Organiser will work 35 hours per week based in our established Dementia Resource Centre in Helensburgh, seeking out opportunities for people living with dementia to remain connected to their communities. The post holder will also 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

Successful candidates will have a positive approach to dementia supported by excellent communication and networking skills and an empathic, positive attitude. Having a creative flair and being a self-starter would also be an advantage as well as having experience of working with people with dementia. A willingness to develop through ongoing learning is essential.

Although this post is based in Helensburgh, the Community Activities Organiser will be expected to support people living with dementia and their carers across Argyll and Bute. There will therefore be a requirement for a blended approach which will involve both facilitating face to face groups in Helensburgh (both indoors and outdoors) as well as a significant remit for facilitating online groups and activities to enable people across Argyll and Bute to have access. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required and a driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential to the role.

We are looking for unique people who can support people with dementia, in a variety of environments, personalised to the individual’s needs.

Our support workers are our most important people as they provide front line support. Our support workers help individuals to maintain skills and independence by providing company and the opportunity for people with dementia to socialise, either at home or in a day service setting.

The focus of the support is around therapeutic activities and connecting with peers. Please contact the recruiting manager for more information.

Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. You will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training (including SVQ’s) is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

Full driving license and access to a vehicle during working time is essential for this post.

Since 1981, Alzheimer Scotland has been campaigning for the rights and promoting the physical, mental and emotional well-being of people living with dementia, their families and carers.

The Community Activities Organiser is central to our success, in sourcing, planning, organising and facilitating social, recreational and therapeutic activities both digitally and in the local community ensuring that people living with dementia are encouraged, have access to, and can participate in a varied range of activities which are designed to enhance their quality of life and enjoyment.

THE ROLE

The key role of the Community Activities Organiser role is to:

· Understand the various community types that exist and consider the activities that will help each community to flourish

· Advertise and promote activities and events, to ensure that every person living with dementia in the locality is aware, feels encouraged, has access to, and knows they can participate in the activities at their will

· Lead the development and organisation of individual and group, social, recreational and therapeutic activities and interests

· Initiate, develop and maintain effective working relationships with other partners working in the field of dementia in the local voluntary, statutory and private sectors

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:

· Be flexible, self-motivated and dynamic with excellent communication and influencing skills, and ability to work effectively without close supervision

· Have a proven track record of experience in each of the above elements of the role

· Be committed to collaborative working and learning from others

· Be experienced and show a good understanding of best practice in organising the provision of therapeutic interventions for people living with dementia, their families and carers

THE LOCATION

· This role will cover the West Lothian locality with a base within our Dementia Resource Centre in Livingston. A driving licence and access to a car during working hours is essential.

This is an exciting opportunity for a permanent part time Dementia Adviser position within our Tayside Services.

The post holder will provide information on support services available locally for both the person with dementia and his/her carers and family members, providing advice and signposting as and when required.

The Dementia Advisor will also provide support to local communities within the respective localities to help them become more dementia-friendly and to increase their capacity to support those living with dementia. The post holder will work alongside the respective teams to deliver a blended approach of support, will develop and facilitate new activities for people living with dementia and carers whilst working alongside the Tayside team to deliver and facilitate already established online virtual group work activities. The postholder will be based within Arbroath Dementia Resource Centre. The post holder will work with individuals and groups of people affected by dementia and will seek to ensure that statutory and independent organisations improve their understanding and responses to the needs of people with dementia and their carers.

This is a very flexible role aimed at meeting the needs of people with dementia and their carers in a given geographical area. The focus and location of the post holder’s activity will vary from time to time depending on the needs of the people we support, although he/she will have a fixed office base.

Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. You will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

Since 1981, Alzheimer Scotland has been campaigning for the rights and promoting the physical, mental and emotional well-being of people living with dementia, their families and carers.

The Community Activities Organiser is central to our success, in sourcing, planning, organising and facilitating social, recreational and therapeutic activities both digitally and in the local community ensuring that people living with dementia are encouraged, have access to, and can participate in a varied range of activities which are designed to enhance their quality of life and enjoyment.

THE ROLE

The key role of the Community Activities Organiser role is to:

• Understand the various community types that exist and consider the activities that will help each community to flourish
• Advertise and promote activities and events, to ensure that every person living with dementia in the locality is aware, feels encouraged, has access to, and knows they can participate in the activities at their will
• Lead the development and organisation of individual and group, social, recreational and therapeutic activities and interests
• Initiate, develop and maintain effective working relationships with other partners working in the field of dementia in the local voluntary, statutory and private sectors

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:

• Be flexible, self-motivated and dynamic with excellent communication and influencing skills, and ability to work effectively without close supervision
• Have a proven track record of experience in each of the above elements of the role
• Be committed to collaborative working and learning from others
• Be experienced and show a good understanding of best practice in organising the provision of therapeutic interventions for people living with dementia, their families and carers

THE LOCATION

This role will cover the Lanarkshire locality with a base within our Dementia Resource Centre in Motherwell. A driving licence and access to a car during working hours is essential.

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

This is an exciting opportunity if you love supporting people to make a difference in their lives. The role enables you to bring your expertise and your network together to provide community activities that will enable people living with dementia to meet their individual outcomes.

Since 1981, Alzheimer Scotland has been campaigning for the rights and promoting the physical, mental and emotional well-being of people living with dementia, their families and carers.

The Community Activities Organiser is central to our success, in sourcing, planning, organising and facilitating social, recreational and therapeutic activities both digitally and in the local community ensuring that people living with dementia are encouraged, have access to, and can participate in a varied range of activities which are designed to enhance their quality of life and enjoyment.

THE ROLE

The key role of the Community Activities Organiser role is to:

• Understand the various community types that exist and consider the activities that will help each community to flourish
• Advertise and promote activities and events, to ensure that every person living with dementia in the locality is aware, feels encouraged, has access to, and knows they can participate in the activities at their will
• Lead the development and organisation of individual and group, social, recreational and therapeutic activities and interests
• Initiate, develop and maintain effective working relationships with other partners working in the field of dementia in the local voluntary, statutory and private sectors

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:

• Be flexible, self-motivated and dynamic with excellent communication and influencing skills, and ability to work effectively without close supervision
• Have a proven track record of experience in each of the above elements of the role
• Be committed to collaborative working and learning from others
• Be experienced and show a good understanding of best practice in organising the provision of therapeutic interventions for people living with dementia, their families and carers

THE LOCATION

This role will cover the Shetland Islands with a base within our Dementia Resource Centre in Lerwick. A driving licence and access to a car during working hours is essential.

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

This is an exciting opportunity if you love supporting people to make a difference in their lives. The role enables you to bring your expertise and your network together to provide community activities that will enable people living with dementia to meet their individual outcomes.

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen to work within Alzheimer Scotland as a Dementia Link Worker in the East Ayrshire area. The role of Dementia Link Worker is key to our local services and Link Workers are often the 1st person families have contact with following a diagnosis of dementia.

The Dementia Link Worker role is central to our success, in providing people living with dementia, their families and carers high quality post-diagnostic support. This support can involve practical advice, as well as access to resources, activities, groups and other community programmes that will sustain, as far as is possible, peoples’ independence. Dementia Link Workers are allocated to support individuals and families for up to a year following a diagnosis of dementia. During the year of post-diagnostic support, Dementia Link Workers operate around Alzheimer Scotland’s 5 Pillar Model, allowing a structured but person-centred approach to the delivery of support.

Working with individuals and families affected by dementia, the Dementia Link Worker is required to have a warm, flexible approach, a good understanding of dementia, as well as skills in empathy and relationship building. Often visiting people in their own homes, Dementia Link Workers are in a unique position to offer a very person-centred level of care.

Supporting our East Ayrshire locality, this post will be based within the Community Mental Health team, Cumnock although following current restrictions, it will be primarily home-based working initially. Being part of a multidisciplinary team, Dementia Link Workers are required to be effective team workers and have the skills to maintain relationships with colleagues both within Alzheimer Scotland and the NHS. Travel within the East Ayrshire area will be an essential part of this role, in the main to support people in their own homes. Skills in using digital platforms would be advantageous as we use a blended approach to support people which involves some virtual meetings with people with dementia and their families, as well as online groups.

A unique person is sought who can support people living with dementia, primarily in a home setting, personalised to the individual’s needs. They will take a flexible, creative and caring approach to the role.

Applicants will have an understanding of the aims and values of Alzheimer Scotland supported by excellent communication and networking skills; hold a recognised professional qualification and/or have relevant experience with a willingness to learn and participate in training. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

You will required to have a full driving licence and access to a car.

Our Day Care Organisers are responsible for the co-ordination of a Day Opportunities group; this includes assessments, reviews and the planning of activities.

Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. You will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training (including SVQ’s) is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

Full driving license and access to a vehicle during working time is essential for this post.

Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. We provide support and information to people with dementia, their carers and families. We campaign for the rights of people with dementia, support vital dementia research and promote positive brain health.

Alzheimer Scotland is committed to Fair Work and to enabling an environment of trust, personal growth, integrity, wellbeing and respect. We encourage creativity and innovation as we strive to continually improve the ways we support people with dementia, their families, and carers. We actively promote ‘employee voice’ and engagement and advocate continuous development across all our teams, providing opportunities to learn in an environment that is safe and supportive.

The role

This key role will be the lead person responsible for identifying and coordinating learning opportunities that supports and enables our whole workforce to consistently deliver quality and excellence. This will include accessing emerging research on best practice with a focus on learning outcomes that maintain and improve knowledge, skills and professional practice and bring about positive change for those we support, with a particular emphasis upon the Promoting Excellence Framework (PEF), Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) related to SSSC Codes, and other professional skills training and leadership development aimed at maximising individual colleagues’ learning and opportunity.

The person

You’ll have the confidence and skill set to engage people at all levels, the ability to influence and persuade and be able to work with a degree of autonomy, with a strong understanding of the Promoting Excellence Framework and the professional learning standards set by the SSSC.

A strong willingness and ability to contribute to how we support and drive forward learning and development activities that embrace creative, flexible and adaptable approaches including digital learning as a key medium for sharing and collaborating on best approaches and practice, with a focus on continual improvement are key requirements of this the role.

If you are interested and excited by reading about this opportunity and have the necessary skills and experience, we would be delighted to hear from you. The post is offered on a full time (35 hour) basis, although interest is welcome from full time and job share applicants who submit a joint application.

We have an exciting opportunity to join Alzheimer Scotland as a Management Accountant.

Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. We provide support and information to people with dementia, their carers and families, we campaign for the rights of people with dementia, support vital dementia research and promote positive brain health.

We are seeking applications from individuals with at least 4 years’ experience of working in a varied finance role within a complex organisation and who possess the skills to take on the tasks outlined in the job description.

If you’re interested by what you’ve read, and have the necessary skills, experience and ability to make a success of this role, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Alzheimer Scotland, Policy Team - Scottish Dementia Working Group & National Dementia Carers Action Network.

The collective voice of people with lived experience, as a person with dementia or as a carer, is at the heart of what Alzheimer Scotland do. We have two national active voice groups; The Scottish Dementia Working Group (SDWG) for people living with dementia and the National Dementia Carers Action Network (NDCAN) for people who are carers or former carers of people with dementia. Both groups campaign to protect the rights of people with dementia and carers; influence policy and practice at all levels; support research and raise awareness to challenge stigma and change the image of dementia.

We are looking for an outstanding individual to provide strategic leadership, to facilitate and support an effective campaigning voice of people with dementia and carers.

You will have a recognised professional qualification in community development or community education, social care or health care or other related occupations. You will also have excellent communication skills, be highly organised and capable of working effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

*Our work location will be a blend between a home base and attendance at the office. There will be a requirement to attend office premises in local offices/regions for access to shared office space and facilities, as well as a requirement for attendance at other office locations from time to time for specific purposes, as directed.

Since 1981, Alzheimer Scotland has been campaigning for the rights and promoting the physical, mental and emotional well-being of people living with dementia, their families and carers.

The Community Activities Organiser is central to our success, in sourcing, planning, organising and facilitating social, recreational and therapeutic activities both digitally and in the local community ensuring that people living with dementia are encouraged, have access to, and can participate in a varied range of activities which are designed to enhance their quality of life and enjoyment.

The role

The key role of the Community Activities Organiser role is to:

• Understand the various community types that exist and consider the activities that will help each community to flourish
• Advertise and promote activities and events, to ensure that every person living with dementia in the locality is aware, feels encouraged, has access to, and knows they can participate in the activities at their will
• Lead the development and organisation of individual and group, social, recreational and therapeutic activities and interests
• Initiate, develop and maintain effective working relationships with other partners working in the field of dementia in the local voluntary, statutory and private sectors

The successful candidate will

• Be flexible, self-motivated and dynamic with excellent communication and influencing skills, and ability to work effectively without close supervision
• Have a proven track record of experience in each of the above elements of the role
• Be committed to collaborative working and learning from others
• Be experienced and show a good understanding of best practice in organising the provision of therapeutic interventions for people living with dementia, their families and carers

The location

This role will cover the West Dunbartonshire locality with a base within our Dementia Resource Centre at 6-8 Miller Street, Clydebank. A driving licence and access to a car during working hours is essential.

Why should you apply?

This is an exciting opportunity if you love supporting people to make a difference in their lives. The role enables you to bring your expertise and your network together to provide community activities that will enable people living with dementia to meet their individual outcomes.

We are looking a committed IT System Administrator who will support the Head of IT and the wider IT team in their role of developing and maintaining the desktops, servers & network systems throughout the organisation. The IT System Administrator will also work with the wider to team in a collaborative way to extend the skill of the multifunctional team.

As a member of the IT Services team the post holder will support Alzheimer Scotland in achieving our aims.

This post will consist of hybrid working (Edinburgh or Glasgow office base and home working). Limited “out of hours” work may be required from time to time and travel to other Alzheimer Scotland locations will be required to provide support and install IT equipment.

An exciting and highly rewarding opportunity has arisen to undertake a key role in leading and managing the delivery and development of high quality and innovative services and activities to people living with dementia and their families. This role is pivotal to our success in achieving our strategy and vision in delivering services supporting people living with dementia in our Localities.

Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s leading dementia charity, offering specialist support services, community activities, information and advice at every stage of the dementia journey from over 60 locations across Scotland from Shetland to the Borders. We campaign for the rights of people living with dementia and their families and provide an extensive range of innovative and personalised support.

Based in Inverness, the Locality Leader will work with the Localities Lead to ensure the delivery of our services across the Highland area. Building upon strong local connections with donors, supporters and other stakeholders, you will help create a self-sustaining model of activities and support that maximises the potential use of our fundraised income, resources, facilities and expertise. Taking a blended approach of online and in person supports, there will be no requirement to have a regular presence in all parts of the Highlands.

You will undertake a leading role in the delivery of person-centred services that support the outcomes for people living with dementia and ensures all services and activities are delivered within the Alzheimer Scotland’s Quality Framework.

As locality leader you will maintain an overview of the established Registered Services in Tain and Dingwall and will work closely with the Localities Lead in adopting a flexible approach to planning and service delivery, development and growth as well as managing the locality budget. You will foster and enable a culture of positive engagement and effective collaboration both within your team and with stakeholder engagement, communications & marketing and other colleagues within the organisation as well as key external stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has skills, experience and talent to make a real difference to people’s lives that encourages a creative, innovative and resourceful approach to your work.

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

An exciting and highly rewarding opportunity has arisen to undertake a key role in leading and managing the delivery and development of high quality and innovative services and activities to people living with dementia and their families. This role is pivotal to our success in achieving our strategy and vision in delivering services supporting people living with dementia in our Localities.

Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s leading dementia charity, offering specialist support services, community activities, information and advice at every stage of the dementia journey from over 60 locations across Scotland from Shetland to the Borders. We campaign for the rights of people living with dementia and their families and provide an extensive range of innovative and personalised support.

Based in Stornoway, the Locality Leader will work with the Localities Lead to ensure the delivery of our services across the Western isles, Orkney and Shetland. Building upon strong local connections with donors, supporters and other stakeholders, you will help create a self-sustaining model of activities and support that maximises the potential use of our fundraised income, resources, facilities and expertise. Taking a blended approach of online and in person supports, there will be no requirement to have a regular physical presence on either Orkney or Shetland.

You will undertake a leading role in the delivery of person-centred services that support the outcomes for people living with dementia and ensures all services and activities are delivered within the Alzheimer Scotland’s Quality Framework.

As registered manager you will maintain an overview of the established Registered Service, Solas, in the Western Isles locality and will work closely with the Localities Lead in adopting a flexible approach to planning and service delivery, development and growth as well as managing the locality budget. You will foster and enable a culture of positive engagement and effective collaboration both within your team and with stakeholder engagement, communications & marketing and other colleagues within the organisation as well as key external stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has skills, experience and talent to make a real difference to people’s lives that encourages a creative, innovative and resourceful approach to your work.

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

The post of Service Administrator is an integral part of the locality team and will provide administrative and IT support to the team and assist them with the general day to day running of the service. You will have good communication and office management skills, including a working knowledge of basic financial procedures. You will have good keyboard skills and be experienced and competent in the use of Microsoft Office and be able to work to deadlines.

The Service Administrator will often be the first point of contact for people contacting the service and therefore a positive approach to dementia supported by excellent communication skills and an empathic, positive attitude is essential.

This is an exciting opportunity for a permanent part time Dementia Advisor position within our Scottish Borders Services.

The post holder will provide information on support services available locally for both the person with dementia and his/her carers and family members, providing advice and signposting as and when required.

The Dementia Advisor will also provide support to local communities within the respective localities to help them become more dementia-friendly and to increase their capacity to support those living with dementia. The post holder will work alongside the respective teams to deliver a blended approach of support, will develop and facilitate new activities for people living with dementia and carers whilst working alongside the Scottish Borders team to deliver and facilitate already established online virtual group work activities. The postholder will be based within Kelso Dementia Resource Centre. The post holder will work with individuals and groups of people affected by dementia and will seek to ensure that statutory and independent organisations improve their understanding and responses to the needs of people with dementia and their carers.

This is a very flexible role aimed at meeting the needs of people with dementia and their carers in a given geographical area. The focus and location of the post holder’s activity will vary from time to time depending on the needs of the people we support, although he/she will have a fixed office base.

Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. You will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

Since1981, Alzheimer Scotland has been campaigning for the rights and promoting the physical, mental and emotional well-being of people living with dementia, their families and carers.

The Community Connexions Outreach Worker role is central to our success, in providing people living with dementia with practical support, advice and access to resources, activities, groups and other community programmes that will sustain, as far as is possible, peoples’ independence, existing lifestyle and relationships.

THE ROLE

The key role of the Outreach Worker is to:

• Meet with, and build relationships with people living with dementia, their families and carers; and analyse their outcomes in order to understand the support they need to promote their physical, mental and emotional well-being;

• Act as a local resource for people living with dementia within a short intervention model; helping people build their confidence, and navigate through the health and social care system; facilitating their access to appropriate services and support within the community;

• Work with the Community Connexions Senior Practitioner in facilitating a range of therapeutic interventions on an individual or group basis. i.e. Cognitive stimulation; Reminiscence; Memory rehabilitation techniques; Validation; Use of music/art/horticulture and pet therapies etc.

• Initiate, develop and maintain effective working relationships with other professionals working in the field of dementia in the local voluntary, statutory and private sectors.

• Record and monitor all work undertaken, and produce regular progress reports to enable effective evaluation of the impact of outreach work on the person living with dementia, and the overall Community Connexions Service.

• Work with the Head of Operations, Service Manager and Community Connexions Senior Practitioner to identify gaps in the provision of outreach services for people living with dementia and their carers; sharing good practice with existing services.

• Promote positive attitudes in public services, and in the local community by providing information to raise awareness of the practical, psychological and emotional impact of living with dementia, and how people can support others to achieve their outcomes;

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:

• Be flexible, self-motivated and dynamic with excellent communication and influencing skills, and ability to work effectively without close supervision;

• Have a proven track record of experience in each of the above elements of the role;

• Be committed to collaborative working and learning from others;

• Be experienced and show a good understanding of best practice in organising the provision of practical advice, support and access to resources for people living with dementia, their families and carers.

• Have achieved, or be working towards a recognised professional qualification in social services and healthcare to a minimum of SVQ Level 3 or equivalent.

• Have a full and valid UK driving licence and access to a car during working hours.

THE LOCATION:

This role will cover an area of the Fife Locality and ideally be based locally. A driving licence and access to a car during working hours is essential.

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

This is an exciting opportunity if you love supporting people to make a difference in their lives. The role enables you to bring your expertise and your network together to provide practical support that will enable people living with dementia to meet their individual outcomes.

Since 1981, Alzheimer Scotland has been campaigning for the rights and promoting the physical, mental and emotional well-being of people living with dementia, their families and carers.

The Community Activities Organiser is central to our success, in sourcing, planning, organising and facilitating social, recreational and therapeutic activities both digitally and in the local community ensuring that people living with dementia are encouraged, have access to, and can participate in a varied range of activities which are designed to enhance their quality of life and enjoyment.

THE ROLE

The key role of the Community Activities Organiser role is to:

· Understand the various community types that exist and consider the activities that will help each community to flourish

· Advertise and promote activities and events, to ensure that every person living with dementia in the locality is aware, feels encouraged, has access to, and knows they can participate in the activities at their will

· Lead the development and organisation of individual and group, social, recreational and therapeutic activities and interests

· Initiate, develop and maintain effective working relationships with other partners working in the field of dementia in the local voluntary, statutory and private sectors

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:

· Be flexible, self-motivated and dynamic with excellent communication and influencing skills, and ability to work effectively without close supervision

· Have a proven track record of experience in each of the above elements of the role

· Be committed to collaborative working and learning from others

· Be experienced and show a good understanding of best practice in organising the provision of therapeutic interventions for people living with dementia, their families and carers

THE LOCATION

· This role will cover the Lanarkshire locality with a base within our Dementia Resource Centre in Motherwell. A driving licence and access to a car during working hours is essential.

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

· This is an exciting opportunity if you love supporting people to make a difference in their lives. The role enables you to bring your expertise and your network together to provide community activities that will enable people living with dementia to meet their individual outcomes.

The Community Activity Organiser will work two days per week within our newly established service for people with early onset dementia, seeking out opportunities for them to remain connected to their communities. The post holder will also 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.

Successful candidates will have a positive approach to dementia supported by excellent communication and networking skills and an empathic, positive attitude. Having a creative flair and being a self-starter would also be an advantage as well as having experience of working with people with dementia. A willingness to develop through ongoing learning is essential.

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

We are looking for a person who can carry out a variety of duties within a busy service office in Dalkeith that provides support for people with dementia and their carers, in a variety of environments, personalised to the individual’s needs within Midlothian.

You will act as the first point of contact for people phoning or call at the service office and you should have a positive approach to dementia.

The role will consist of processing correspondence and other tasks such as photocopying, filing and maintaining records, compiling statistics and databases for the Service Manager and other staff as required. Ensure that all mail is collated, franked/stamped and taken to the post office by the end of the working day.

Undertaking finance tasks in accordance with organisation guidelines. To assist in the preparation and issuing of invoices to carers, people with dementia, health and care partnership when applicable. To bank receipts, submit finance documents and records to the national office weekly, reconcile petty cash monthly and also to collate salary information and ensure that details are properly authorised with the Payroll Administrator by the due date each month.

You will also have good organisational and communication skills. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

We are looking for an energetic enthusiastic individual to take on the role of Receptionist/Administrator in our Helensburgh Dementia Resource Centre who will act as first point of contact for visitors and callers. The post holder will join a team who are based at the Centre and should have good collaborative working skills as well as flexibility.

As the first point of contact the post holder should have good communication skills, a caring attitude and to be able to use their own initiative.

As admin support, the post holder will have good organisational and IT skills.

The successful applicant will have a positive approach to dementia. A willingness to learn and participate in training is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

We are looking for a Community Activity Organiser in Renfrewshire.

The post holder will work in partnership with colleagues, people with dementia and their families to:

• Plan, develop and facilitate a wide range of therapeutic and social activities across Renfrewshire. This will include digital activities
• Promote activities through social media and other platforms
• Review and evaluate activities providing regular reports of outcomes

Due to Covid restrictions the post will initially be home based with many of the activities online. Proficiency and confidence in using and supporting use of digital platforms and social media are essential for this role.

Successful candidates will have a positive approach to dementia supported by excellent communication and networking skills and an empathic, positive attitude. Having a creative flair and being a self-starter would also be an advantage as well as having experience of working with people with dementia. A willingness to develop through ongoing learning is essential.

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

An exciting and highly rewarding opportunity has arisen to undertake a key role in leading and managing the delivery and development of high quality and innovative services and activities to people living with dementia and their families. This role is pivotal to our success in achieving our strategy and vision in delivering the 7 – Dimension Model and Pathway for supporting people living with dementia in our Localities.

Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s leading dementia charity, offering specialist support services, community activities, information and advice at every stage of the dementia journey from over 60 locations across Scotland from Shetland to the Borders. We campaign for the rights of people living with dementia and their families and provide an extensive range of innovative and personalised support.

Based in Dundee, the Locality Leader will work with the Localities Lead to ensure the delivery of our services across Tayside, Aberdeen and Moray. Building upon strong local connections with donors, supporters and other stakeholders, you will help create a self-sustaining model of activities and support that maximises the potential use of our fundraised income, resources, facilities and expertise.

You will undertake a leading role in the delivery of person-centred services that support the outcomes for people living with dementia and ensures all services and activities are delivered within the Alzheimer Scotland’s Quality Framework.

As registered manager you will maintain an overview of the established Registered Service, in the Dundee locality and will work closely with the Localities Lead in adopting a flexible approach to planning and service delivery, development and growth as well as managing the locality budget. You will foster and enable a culture of positive engagement and effective collaboration both within your team and with stakeholder engagement, communications & marketing and other colleagues within the organisation as well as key external stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has the skills, experience and talent to make a real difference to people’s lives that encourages a creative, innovative and resourceful approach to your work.

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

An exciting and highly rewarding opportunity has arisen to undertake a key role in leading and managing the delivery and development of high quality and innovative services and activities to people living with dementia and their families. This role is pivotal to our success in achieving our strategy and vision in delivering the 7 – Dimension Model and Pathway for supporting people living with dementia in our Localities.

Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s leading dementia charity, offering specialist support services, community activities, information and advice at every stage of the dementia journey from over 60 locations across Scotland from Shetland to the Borders. We campaign for the rights of people living with dementia and their families and provide an extensive range of innovative and personalised support.

Based in Kirkcaldy, the Locality Leader will work with the Localities Lead to ensure the delivery of our services across Fife and Scottish Borders. Building upon strong local connections with donors, supporters and other stakeholders, you will help create a self-sustaining model of activities and support that maximises the potential use of our fundraised income, resources, facilities and expertise.

You will undertake a leading role in the delivery of person-centred services that support the outcomes for people living with dementia and ensures all services and activities are delivered within the Alzheimer Scotland’s Quality Framework.

As registered manager you will maintain an overview of the established Registered Service, in the Kirkcaldy locality and will work closely with the Localities Lead in adopting a flexible approach to planning and service delivery, development and growth as well as managing the locality budget. You will foster and enable a culture of positive engagement and effective collaboration both within your team and with stakeholder engagement, communications & marketing and other colleagues within the organisation as well as key external stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has the skills, experience and talent to make a real difference to people’s lives that encourages a creative, innovative and resourceful approach to your work.

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

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen to work within Alzheimer Scotland as a Dementia Advisor in the Moray area on a permanent basis, 28 hours per week. The role of Dementia Advisor is key to our local services and Dementia Advisors are often the first person families have contact with following a diagnosis of dementia.

The Dementia Advisor role is central to our success, in ensuring people living with dementia and their families have local access to advice and support at a time when they need it. This support can involve practical advice, emotional support as well as access to resources, activities, groups and other community programmes that will sustain, as far as is possible, peoples’ independence. Our Dementia Advisors can support families at any stage in their dementia journey. Our Dementia Advisors also provide support to local communities within their respective area to help them become more dementia-friendly and to increase their capacity to support those living with dementia.

Working with individuals and families affected by dementia, our Dementia Advisors are required to have a warm, flexible approach, a good understanding of dementia, as well as skills in empathy and relationship building. Often supporting people on a one-one basis, Dementia Advisors are in a unique position to offer a very person-centred level of support.

The Dementia Advisor in this post will cover the Moray area however will be a valuable member of wider locality team within the NHS Grampian area (Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire & Moray). The Dementia Advisor will be based at our small office space in Elgin, although a blend of home and office based working is our current position for staff.

Developing and supporting our volunteer network is an expected part of the role including those who run our very successful charity shop in Forres. However, there is no requirement for any retail experience, the focus will be on providing support to all of our volunteers.

A dynamic person is sought who can support people living with dementia, their families and carers taking a personal-centred, flexible, creative and caring approach to the role.

Applicants will have an understanding of the aims and values of Alzheimer Scotland supported by excellent communication and networking skills; hold a recognised professional qualification and/or have relevant experience with a willingness to learn and participate in training. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

You will be required to have a full driving licence and access to a car.

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for a skilled, enthusiastic, and motivated individual to join our dynamic East Ayrshire team as a Dementia Advisor.

Dementia Advisors are often the first person families have contact with at Alzheimer Scotland and this role is central to our success, in ensuring people living with dementia and their families have local access to advice and support at a time when they need it.

The post holder will provide information on support services available locally for both the person with dementia their carers and family members, providing advice and signposting as and when required.

The Dementia Advisor will provide support to local communities across East and South Ayrshire to help them become more dementia-friendly and to increase their capacity to support those living with dementia. Support may involve practical advice, emotional support as well as access to resources, activities, groups, and other community programmes that will sustain, as far as is possible, peoples’ independence. As a key member of our local team, you will be based in our flagship dementia resource centre in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire. Leading the small team of colleagues and volunteers in East Ayrshire to provide a wide range of information, advice, plus deliver therapeutic and social support as well as collaborating with the wider Ayrshire team and other Alzheimer Scotland colleagues.

Our Dementia Advisors can support families at any stage in their dementia journey. They also provide support to local communities within their respective area to help them become more dementia-friendly and to increase their capacity to support those living with dementia. Additionally, developing and supporting our volunteer network is an expected part of the role.

Working with individuals and families affected by dementia, our Dementia Advisors are required to have a warm, flexible approach, a good understanding of dementia, as well as skills in empathy and relationship building. Often supporting people on a one-one basis, Dementia Advisors are in a unique position to offer a very person-centred level of support.

Applicants will have excellent communication and networking skills; hold a recognised professional qualification and/or have relevant experience with a willingness to learn and participate in training. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

We are looking for an energetic enthusiastic individual to take on the role of Receptionist/Administrator in our Kilmarnock Dementia Resource Centre who will act as first point of contact for visitors and callers. The post holder will join a team who are based at the Centre and should have good collaborative working skills as well as flexibility.

As the first point of contact the post holder should have good communication skills, a caring attitude and to be able to use their own initiative.

As admin support, the post holder will have good organisational and IT skills.

The successful applicant will have a positive approach to dementia. A willingness to learn and participate in training is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

We have an exciting opportunity to join Alzheimer Scotland as a Fundraising Support Officer.

Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. We provide support and information to people with dementia, their carers and families, we campaign for the rights of people with dementia, support vital dementia research and promote positive brain health.

We are seeking applications from individuals with strong administrative experience preferably in a fundraising environment within a complex organisation and who possess the skills to take on the tasks outlined in the job description.

If you’re interested by what you’ve read, and have the necessary skills, experience and ability to make a success of this role, we would be delighted to hear from you.

This is an exciting new opportunity to join the Alzheimer Scotland Communications & Campaigns Team. Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. We provide support and information to people with dementia, their carers and families, we campaign for the rights of people with dementia, support vital dementia research and promote positive brain health.

You will work closely with our Communications & Campaigns Team, including the Executive Lead for Communications & Campaigns, our two Communications & Campaigns Officers and our Creative Designer on a wide range of communications projects, executing these in-line with our wider communications strategy and social media strategy.

You will assist with all awareness raising, policy and income generation campaigns, and will work closely and collaboratively with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective, timely, accessible and high-quality communications.

We are looking for people who will build and establish strong relationships across the organisation, with the skills to tailor our key messages for a variety of audiences.

You will have experience of producing a wide variety of content for different channels including social media, e-marketing, e-newsletters, internal communications, and web articles.

You will be comfortable with, and excel in, working in a fast-paced environment, and confident in managing conflicting deadlines.

We are looking for unique people who can support people with dementia, living within their own home in a Supported Living Service, personalised to the tenants needs.

Our support workers are our most important people as they provide front line support. Our support workers help tenants to maintain skills and independence by providing support and care with all aspects of daily living.

Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. You will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia is essential.

Since 1981, Alzheimer Scotland has been campaigning for the rights and promoting the physical, mental and emotional well-being of people living with dementia, their families and carers.

The Community Activities Organiser is central to our success, in sourcing, planning, organising and facilitating social, recreational and therapeutic activities both digitally and in the local community ensuring that people living with dementia are encouraged, have access to, and can participate in a varied range of activities which are designed to enhance their quality of life and enjoyment.

THE ROLE

The key role of the Community Activities Organiser role is to:

• Understand the various community types that exist and consider the activities that will help each community to flourish
• Advertise and promote activities and events, to ensure that every person living with dementia in the locality is aware, feels encouraged, has access to, and knows they can participate in the activities at their will
• Lead the development and organisation of individual and group, social, recreational and therapeutic activities and interests
• Initiate, develop and maintain effective working relationships with other partners working in the field of dementia in the local voluntary, statutory and private sectors

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:

• Be flexible, self-motivated and dynamic with excellent communication and influencing skills, and ability to work effectively without close supervision
• Have a proven track record of experience in each of the above elements of the role
• Be committed to collaborative working and learning from others
• Be experienced and show a good understanding of best practice in organising the provision of therapeutic interventions for people living with dementia, their families and carers

THE LOCATION

This role will cover the Forth Valley locality and with a base within our Office in Stenhousemuir. A driving licence and access to a car during working hours is essential.

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

This is an exciting opportunity if you love supporting people to make a difference in their lives. The role enables you to bring your expertise and your network together to provide community activities that will enable people living with dementia to meet their individual outcomes.

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 and we believe nobody should face dementia alone.

We are now looking to recruit a Community Activity Organiser for the East Renfrewshire locality. This is an exciting role in which the successful applicant will be able to play a key part in making East Renfrewshire a truly dementia-friendly locality. You will establish a range of community activities and opportunities across East Renfrewshire 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, creative, and innovative 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. A driving licence and access to a car during working hours is essential.

Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. We provide support and information to people with dementia, their carers and families. We campaign for the rights of people with dementia, support vital dementia research and promote positive brain health. When it comes to those who work and volunteer with us, we believe people are our most valuable asset, without whom it wouldn’t be possible to deliver our shared vision and mission.

As an organisation, we strongly value Fair Work and to enabling an environment of trust, personal growth, integrity, wellbeing and respect and we actively promote ‘employee voice’ and engagement. It is a really exciting time to join us. We are in the midst of developing and implementing an ambitious people strategy that underpins our commitment to enabling our people to reach their potential - as individuals and as one organisation, working together for people living with dementia. For the right person, this is a great opportunity to make a significant contribution as an HR Partner and the opportunity to shape our people strategy.

The role

This key role will work closely with HR colleagues and line managers in helping shape our future, ensuring we have the right combination of people, skills, and ability to take forward and deliver on our Strategic Plan and provide the best possible support to our key frontline services. We are looking to recruit an experienced HR professional to join the HR team in undertaking a truly generalist role, which will be varied and require a flexible hands on approach. This role will have the opportunity to lead on a number of workstreams including workforce planning, projects, recruitment, health and wellbeing, case management and policy development.

The person

You’ll have a track record of leading and supporting managers with sometimes complex employee issues and have operated at an advisor level with strong generalist knowledge. You will have experience of core HR activities including providing advice and guidance on people and change management processes, alongside the ability to operate at a senior level. You will have the ability to manage projects and contribute to the development of our Human Resources IT system, along with a strong understanding and appreciation of how engagement and collaboration are key enablers that will help the Charity to work better and achieve positive outcomes.

We are a Scotland wide charity, so you’ll also need to be prepared to work flexibly and be willing to travel if and when required to help with issues arising across our various localities. This role will be based in Edinburgh with the ability to adopt hybrid working.

If you are interested and excited by reading about this opportunity and have the necessary skills and experience, we would be delighted to hear from you.

A fantastic opportunity has become available within the fundraising function of Alzheimer Scotland to work as part of the Stakeholder Engagement team to deliver significant income from trusts and foundations along with a variety of different income streams and sustain our mission to ensure nobody faces dementia alone.

The role will be based in Edinburgh or Glasgow with a hybrid option available alongside the requirement for attendance over several locations from time to time for specific purposes.

The Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator will report to a Lead of Stakeholder Engagement but will have specific responsibilities to deliver on key projects areas. This role is predominantly focused on raising funds from charitable trusts and foundations and we are particularly keen to hear from anyone who has prior experience in delivering in this area. The role will also be opportunities to support other income streams, including major gifts and corporate partnerships. With this, we are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have a minimum of one year of trusts and foundations experience and a proven track record of fundraising success.

You’ll have a naturally optimistic personality, with a can-do attitude, and will be able to demonstrate results, whilst thriving within a fast-paced, varied environment. You will be comfortable working independently, a self-starter, who enjoys creative thinking and building meaningful relationships. Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia, along with excellent communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training, will also be expected.

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

This is an exciting opportunity for a permanent part time Dementia Adviser position within our Angus Services.

The post holder will provide information on support services available locally for both the person with dementia and his/her carers and family members, providing advice and signposting as and when required.

The Dementia Advisor will also provide support to local communities within the respective localities to help them become more dementia-friendly and to increase their capacity to support those living with dementia. The post holder will work alongside the respective teams to deliver a blended approach of support, will develop and facilitate new activities for people living with dementia and carers whilst working alongside the Angus team to deliver and facilitate already established online virtual group work activities. The postholder will be based within Arbroath Dementia Resource Centre. The post holder will work with individuals and groups of people affected by dementia and will seek to ensure that statutory and independent organisations improve their understanding and responses to the needs of people with dementia and their carers.

This is a very flexible role aimed at meeting the needs of people with dementia and their carers in a given geographical area. The focus and location of the post holder’s activity will vary from time to time depending on the needs of the people we support, although he/she will have a fixed office base.

Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. You will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

For a full job description, please click apply where you will be redirected to our website to fill out an online application form. Applicants must complete the form on our website to be considered for this role. CV applications will not be considered.

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

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-centered 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 centered 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 West Dunbartonshire locality, the post will be based within the Community Mental Health Team. 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.

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 centered 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 centered 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 Aberdeenshire locality, the post will be based within the Community Mental Health Team. 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 licence and access to a car.

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 Renfrewshire locality, the post will be based within the Community Mental Health Team. 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.

Since 1981, Alzheimer Scotland has been campaigning for the rights and promoting the physical, mental and emotional well-being of people living with dementia, their families and carers.

The Community Activities Organiser is central to our success, in sourcing, planning, organising and facilitating social, recreational and therapeutic activities both digitally and in the local community ensuring that people living with dementia are encouraged, have access to, and can participate in a varied range of activities which are designed to enhance their quality of life and enjoyment.

THE ROLE

The key role of the Community Activities Organiser role is to:

* Understand the various community types that exist and consider the activities that will help each community to flourish

* Advertise and promote activities and events, to ensure that every person living with dementia in the locality is aware, feels encouraged, has access to, and knows they can participate in the activities at their will

* Lead the development and organisation of individual and group, social, recreational and therapeutic activities and interests

* Initiate, develop and maintain effective working relationships with other partners working in the field of dementia in the local voluntary, statutory and private sectors

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:

* Be flexible, self-motivated and dynamic with excellent communication and influencing skills, and ability to work effectively without close supervision

* Have a proven track record of experience in each of the above elements of the role

* Be committed to collaborative working and learning from others

* Be experienced and show a good understanding of best practice in organising the provision of therapeutic interventions for people living with dementia, their families and carers

THE LOCATION

* This role will cover the Scottish Borders locality with a base within our Dementia Resource Centre in Kelso. A driving licence and access to a car during working hours is essential.

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

* This is an exciting opportunity if you love supporting people to make a difference in their lives. The role enables you to bring your expertise and your network together to provide community activities that will enable people living with dementia to meet their individual outcomes.

We are looking for a unique individual who can provide person centred support to people living with dementia in our day care centre in Dumfries

Our support workers are our most important people as they provide front line support. Our support workers help individuals to maintain skills and independence by providing company and the opportunity for people with dementia to socialise, within a homely and safe environment.

The successful applicant will have a positive approach to dementia. You will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. We provide support and information to people with dementia, their carers and families. We campaign for the rights of people with dementia, support vital dementia research and promote positive brain health.

Alzheimer Scotland is committed to Fair Work and to enabling an environment of trust, personal growth, integrity, wellbeing and respect. We encourage creativity and innovation as we strive to continually improve the ways we support people with dementia, their families, and carers. We actively promote ‘employee voice’ and engagement and advocate continuous development across all our teams, providing opportunities to learn in an environment that is safe and supportive.

The role

This key role will provide comprehensive and robust administration support to our busy National office in Glasgow. The role will support all aspects of administration, reception, call handing as well as providing general office management support to ensure the smooth running of the office. The role will also be responsible for the administration within the Property and Learning & Development teams to support all aspects of our work related to these areas however will be flexible in nature to adapt to the priorities of the charity at any set time.

The person

You’ll have at least one year’s experience of providing administrative support within a busy office or similar environment, although above all you will have high attention to detail, adopt a flexible approach and a willingness to undertake a wide and varied range of tasks. We’re looking for someone who has the confidence to operate within a team and engage with people at all levels, internally and externally. You’ll have excellent IT skills and be confident in using all Microsoft Office packages as well as knowledge of how an office operates on a daily basis.

We’d be delighted to hear from you if you are interested and excited by reading about this opportunity and have the necessary skills and experience to undertake this role.

Alzheimer Scotland recognises the vital contribution that volunteers make to the delivery of the services we provide to people living with dementia; and the importance of planning ongoing volunteer management.

The Volunteer Co-ordinator role is central to our success, in developing, planning and implementing an effective volunteer network, and for recruiting, matching and retaining the volunteers needed to support the delivery of services.

The key role of the Volunteer Co-ordinator is to assess the skills, experience and expectations of volunteers, and identify the volunteers and activities that will best support the outcomes of people living with dementia.

The Volunteer Co-ordinator is responsible for the ongoing management of volunteers.

Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. You will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

Make a real difference: help us to make sure no one goes through dementia on their own.

We have a vacancy for an exciting role based in Stranraer at our Dementia Resource Centre in Cromarty House. We wish to recruit to the key role of Community Activities Organiser. This post is central to our success in sourcing, planning, organising and facilitating social, recreational and therapeutic activities through group work, and for ensuring that people living with dementia are encouraged, have access to, and can participate in a varied range of activities, designed to enhance their quality of life and enjoyment. A key aspect of the work will be to use our premises at Cromarty House in Sun Street and venues in and around Wigtownshire. The applicant will hold a current driver’s licence.

Applicants will have an understanding of the aims and values of Alzheimer Scotland supported by excellent communication and networking skills and have excellent IT skills. The applicant must have an empathic, positive attitude, a creative flair; hold a recognised professional qualification and/or have relevant experience. The applicant must be able to work well with other agencies and volunteers and should be compassionate and creative.

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 and we believe nobody should face dementia alone.

We are now looking to recruit a Community Activity Organiser for the West Dunbartonshire locality. This is an exciting role in which the successful applicant will be able to play a key part in making West Dunbartonshire a truly dementia-friendly locality. 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, creative, and innovative 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.

We are looking for a Community Activity Organiser in Central Aberdeenshire.

The post holder will work in partnership with colleagues, people with dementia and their families to:

• Plan, develop and facilitate a wide range of therapeutic and social activities
• Promote activities through social media and other platforms
• Review and evaluate activities providing regular reports of outcomes

Due to Covid restrictions the post holder will deliver a combination of online groups as well as in person. Proficiency and confidence in using and supporting use of digital platforms and social media are essential for this role.

Successful candidates will have a positive approach to dementia supported by excellent communication and networking skills and an empathic, positive attitude. Having a creative flair and being a self-starter would also be an advantage as well as having experience of working with people with dementia. A willingness to develop through ongoing learning is essential.

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

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen to work within Alzheimer Scotland as an Outdoor Community Activities Organiser based at Badaguish Outdoor Centre within the Cairngorm National Park.

About the Project

Alzheimer Scotland is paving the way by developing Scotland’s first Outdoor Resource Centre. Specifically designed to support people living with dementia, their carers and families, this exciting new facility, based at Badaguish Outdoor Centre, will enable them to enjoy and explore the outdoor environment. With start-up funding secured through the Heritage Lottery Fund, and in partnership with Cairngorm National Park Authority, we will be offering a programme of outdoor based therapeutic activities. The project includes a team who will run the therapeutic programme, centred in, and inspired by, the natural environment. We will carry out evaluation to gather tangible evidence on the benefits of outdoor therapy. We will occupy a space on the site of Badaguish, including refurbishment and upgrade to make the wooden cabin style building dementia friendly.

The project plan will involve a John Muir Award specifically developed for people with dementia. The creation of this will allow people to achieve and learn new skills when they are with us, incorporating environmental appreciation and learning. We are part of the NHS Green Health Prescribing initiative, and our vision is that we will work towards a clear referral process whereby people with dementia can benefit not only from our services but from the wider range of opportunities within the initiative.

With the support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund and national lottery players, this post is part of a team that the Cairngorms National Park Authority is recruiting to lead innovative, collaborative, and transformative change as we tackle the climate emergency and nature crisis and deliver an economy that works for all. Our ambition is large scale, inclusive, transformational change that delivers our collective climate and biodiversity responsibilities. Acting comprehensively across the UK’s largest National Park, you will give residents and visitors the tools to make a difference. With over 45 committed partners, our collective endeavour is for the Cairngorm National Park to become a global exemplar with integrity and heart, where the future is placed in the hands of the people and communities that live, work, and visit here. The People and Nature Thriving Together Programme is in an NLHF development phase which will culminate in the production of a full application to the NLHF.

The Outdoor Community Activities Organiser role is central to the success of this project and ensuring people living with dementia and their families have access to the outdoors in a safe and supportive way.

The Outdoor Community Activities Organiser will be based at Badaguish Outdoor Centre however will be a valuable member of wider locality team within the Highlands.

A dynamic person is sought who can support people living with dementia, their families and carers in an outdoor environment, taking a personal-centred, flexible, creative and caring approach to organising and running groups and activities.

Applicants will have an understanding of the aims and values of Alzheimer Scotland supported by excellent communication and networking skills, with a willingness to learn and participate in training. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

You will be required to have a full driving licence and access to a car.

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 Glasgow locality, the post will be based within the Community Mental Health Team. 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.

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 and we believe nobody should face dementia alone.

We are now looking to recruit 2 Community Activities Organisers for the South Highland locality, 1 based in Inverness and 1 based in Nairn. This is an exciting role in which the successful applicants will be able to play a key part in making South Highland a truly dementia-friendly locality. 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, creative, and innovative 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.

This is an exciting opportunity for a permanent part time Dementia Advisor position within our North Highland team.

The Dementia Advisor will provide information on support services available locally for both the person with dementia, their carers and family members. They will also provide support, advice and signposting as and when required.

The Dementia Advisor will also provide support to local communities within the area to help them become more dementia-friendly and to increase their capacity to support those living with dementia. They will work alongside the respective teams to deliver a blended approach of support. They will develop and facilitate new activities for people living with dementia and carers whilst working alongside the North Highland team to deliver and facilitate already established online virtual group work activities. The Dementia Advisor will be based within Caithness & surrounding areas.

This is a very flexible role aimed at meeting the needs of people with dementia and their carers in a given geographical area. The focus and location of the Dementia Advisors activity will vary from time to time depending on the needs of the people we support, although they will have a fixed office base.

Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. They will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

Associate Executive Lead for Localities: Fife & Borders, Lothians plus Dumfries & Galloway

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen, for the right person, to join the Localities Leadership team as Associate Executive Lead for Localities.

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 across Scotland.

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. As Associate Executive Lead for Localities you will have a key role in making this a reality for many people. So the successful applicant will have a positive approach to dementia.

With demonstrable senior leadership skills, you will support a team of Locality Leaders in three localities: Fife/Borders, Lothians plus Dumfries & Galloway to deliver on Alzheimer Scotland’s vision that nobody should face dementia alone. Being open with a flexible and collaborative approach will be essential with the willingness to support other colleagues and localities as required. Your style of leadership will be key in nurturing a positive culture of engagement, that gives employees an effective voice.

You will find that no two days are the same, and you will need to be resourceful and flexible. It is an exciting and fast-paced environment which is deeply rewarding.

You will have an understanding of the legal requirements of managing services registered with the Care Inspectorate plus experience of working alongside colleagues in Health & Social Care Partnerships and other relevant stakeholders as well as a good understanding of the Commissioning process, funding sources, and related contract compliance.

You will be an excellent communicator who can work effectively both with individual colleagues, teams and those we support. 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.

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.

We are looking for unique people who can support people with dementia, in a variety of environments, personalised to the individual’s needs.

This is an exciting opportunity for a permanent part time Dementia Advisor position within our Forth Valley Team.

The Dementia Advisor will provide information on support services available locally for both the person with dementia, their carers and family members. They will also provide support, advice and signposting as and when required.

The Dementia Advisor will also provide support to local communities within the area to help them become more dementia-friendly and to increase their capacity to support those living with dementia. They will work alongside the respective teams to deliver a blended approach of support. They will develop and facilitate new activities for people living with dementia and carers whilst working alongside the Forth Valley team to deliver and facilitate already established online and in person activities. The Dementia Advisor will be based within Falkirk & surrounding areas.

This is a very flexible role aimed at meeting the needs of people with dementia and their carers in a given geographical area. The focus and location of the Dementia Advisors activity will vary from time to time depending on the needs of the people we support, although they will have a fixed office base.

Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. They will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

This is an exciting opportunity for a permanent part time Dementia Advisor position within our Argyll & Bute Services.

The post holder will provide information on support services available locally for both the person with dementia and his/her carers and family members, providing advice and signposting as and when required.

The Dementia Advisor will also provide support to local communities within the respective localities to help them become more dementia-friendly and to increase their capacity to support those living with dementia. The post holder will work alongside the respective teams to deliver a blended approach of support, will develop and facilitate new activities for people living with dementia and carers whilst working alongside the Argyll & Bute team to deliver and facilitate already established online virtual group work activities. The postholder will be based within Oban Dementia Resource Centre. The post holder will work with individuals and groups of people living with dementia and will seek to ensure that statutory and independent organisations improve their understanding and responses to the needs of people with dementia and their carers.

This is a very flexible role aimed at meeting the needs of people with dementia and their carers in a given geographical area. The focus and location of the post holder’s activity will vary from time to time depending on the needs of the people we support, although he/she will have a fixed office base.

Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. You will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

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

We are looking for unique people who can support people with dementia, in a variety of environments, personalised to the individual’s needs.

This is an exciting opportunity for a permanent part time Dementia Advisor position within our Lanarkshire Team.

The Dementia Advisor will provide information on support services available locally for both the person with dementia, their carers and family members. They will also provide support, advice and signposting as and when required.

The Dementia Advisor will also provide support to local communities within the area to help them become more dementia-friendly and to increase their capacity to support those living with dementia. They will work alongside the respective teams to deliver a blended approach of support. They will develop and facilitate new activities for people living with dementia and carers whilst working alongside the Lanarkshire team to deliver and facilitate already established online and in person activities. The Dementia Advisor will be based within Lanarkshire & surrounding areas.

This is a very flexible role aimed at meeting the needs of people with dementia and their carers in a given geographical area. The focus and location of the Dementia Advisors activity will vary from time to time depending on the needs of the people we support, although they will have a fixed office base.

Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. They will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

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 the role for you.

We are looking for a Community Activity Organiser for the Glasgow Area. This is an exciting role in which the successful applicants will be able to play a key part in making Glasgow a truly dementia-friendly City. 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.

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 centered 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 centered 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 Dumfries and Galloway locality, the post will be based within the Community Mental Health Team. 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.

We are looking for unique people who can support younger people with dementia, in a community setting, in such a way that is personalised to the individual’s needs and supports their wellbeing.

Our support workers are our most important people as they provide front line support. Our support workers help individuals to maintain skills and independence by providing support to enable them to be active within their communities, participate in therapeutic activities and enjoy social stimulation.

Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. They will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training (including SVQ’s) is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

For a full job description, please click apply where you will be redirected to our website to fill out an online application form. Applicants must complete the form on our website to be considered for this role. CV applications will not be considered.

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

We are looking for unique people who can support younger people with dementia, in a community setting, in such a way that is personalised to the individual’s needs and supports their wellbeing.

Our support workers are our most important people as they provide front line support. Our support workers help individuals to maintain skills and independence by providing support to enable them to be active within their communities, participate in therapeutic activities and enjoy social stimulation.

Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. They will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training (including SVQ’s) is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

For a full job description, please click apply where you will be redirected to our website to fill out an online application form. Applicants must complete the form on our website to be considered for this role. CV applications will not be considered.

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

This is an exciting opportunity for a permanent part time Dementia Advisor position within our East Dunbartonshire Locality.

The post holder will provide information on support services available locally for both the person with dementia and their carers and family members, providing advice and signposting as and when required.

The Dementia Advisor will also provide support to local communities within East Dunbartonshire to help them become more dementia-friendly and to increase their capacity to support those living with dementia. The post holder will work alongside the team to deliver a blended approach of support and will be based within Bearsden Dementia Resource Centre. They will work with individuals and groups of people living with dementia and will seek to ensure that statutory and independent organisations improve their understanding and responses to the needs of people with dementia and their carers.

This is a very flexible role aimed at meeting the needs of people with dementia and their carers in a given geographical area. The focus and location of the post holder’s activity will vary from time to time depending on the needs of the people we support, although they will have a fixed office base.

Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. You will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

Full driving license and access to a vehicle during working time is essential for this post.

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 Fife locality, the post will be based within the Community Mental Health Team. 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.

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 centered 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 centered 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 Forth Valley locality, the post will be based within the Falkirk Service of Alzheimer Scotland but with strong links to the Community Mental Health Team. 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.

Alzheimer Scotland recognises the vital contribution that volunteers make to the delivery of the services we provide to people living with dementia and the importance of planning ongoing volunteer management.

The Volunteer Coordinator role is central to our success, in developing, planning and implementing an effective volunteer network, and for recruiting, matching and retaining the volunteers needed to support the delivery of services.

The key role of the Volunteer Coordinator is to assess the skills, experience and expectations of volunteers, and identify the volunteers and activities that will best support the outcomes of people living with dementia.

The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for the ongoing management of volunteers.

Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. You will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

Our Day Care Organisers are responsible for the co-ordination of a Day Opportunities group for Younger People Living with Dementia; this includes assessments, reviews and the planning of activities. Our Day Opportunities groups run 3 days a week (Excluding weekends)

You will find that no two days are the same, and you will need to be flexible. It is an exciting and fast-paced environment which is deeply rewarding. You are there as a facilitator to an active club, enabling group members involvement and engagement in the planning and delivery. Your role will also include supporting the staff and volunteers to provide the same level of support.

The role entails the planning and facilitating of a monthly schedule for the groups. You always need to be thinking ‘what can we do next?’, and this involves lots of networking with different organisations across Edinburgh. You need to ensure everyone feels safe and supported while at the club and when you are out. We offer transport, by car, to and from the club and you will be required to organise that as part of the monthly schedule as well as organising a varied and nutritious snacks and refreshments.

Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. You will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training (including SVQ’s) is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

Full driving license and access to a vehicle during working time is essential for this post.

We are looking for a unique individual who can support people with dementia, within our day service, personalised to the individual’s needs.

Our support workers are our most important people as they provide front line support. Our support workers help individuals to maintain skills and independence by providing company and the opportunity for people with dementia to socialise, in a day service setting.

The focus of the support is around therapeutic activities and connecting with peers. Please contact the recruiting manager for more information.

Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. You will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training (including SVQ’s) is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

Full driving license and access to a vehicle during working time is essential for this post.

This is an exciting opportunity for a permanent part time Dementia Adviser position within our Scottish Borders Services.

The post holder will provide information on support services available locally for both the person with dementia and his/her carers and family members, providing advice and signposting as and when required.

The Dementia Advisor will also provide support to local communities within the respective localities to help them become more dementia-friendly and to increase their capacity to support those living with dementia. The post holder will work alongside the respective teams to deliver a blended approach of support, will develop and facilitate new activities for people living with dementia and carers whilst working alongside the Scottish Borders team to deliver and facilitate already established online virtual group work activities. The postholder will be based within Kelso Dementia Resource Centre. The post holder will work with individuals and groups of people affected by dementia and will seek to ensure that statutory and independent organisations improve their understanding and responses to the needs of people with dementia and their carers.

This is a very flexible role aimed at meeting the needs of people with dementia and their carers in a given geographical area. The focus and location of the post holder’s activity will vary from time to time depending on the needs of the people we support, although he/she will have a fixed office base.

Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. You will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

Full driving license and access to a vehicle during working time is essential for this post.

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 centered 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 centered 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 Ayrshire locality, the post will be based within the Community Mental Health Team in Cummnock. 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.

We have an exciting opportunity to join Alzheimer Scotland as a Finance Assistant.

Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. We provide support and information to people with dementia, their carers and families, we campaign for the rights of people with dementia, support vital dementia research and promote positive brain health.

We are seeking applications from individuals with strong administrative experience within a finance environment within a complex organisation and who possess the skills to take on the tasks outlined in the job description.

If you’re interested by what you’ve read, and have the necessary skills, experience and ability to make a success of this role, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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 Dumfries and Galloway locality, the post will be based within the Community Mental Health Team. 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.

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 Dundee locality, the post will be based within the Community Mental Health Team. 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.

This post is primarily to test delivery of peer support groups for Post Diagnostic Support.

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.

This is an exciting opportunity for a permanent part time Dementia Adviser position within our Perth & Kinross Services.

The post holder will provide information on support services available locally for both the person with dementia and his/her carers and family members, providing advice and signposting as and when required.

The Dementia Advisor will also provide support to local communities within the respective localities to help them become more dementia-friendly and to increase their capacity to support those living with dementia. The post holder will work alongside the respective teams to deliver a blended approach of support, will develop and facilitate new activities for people living with dementia and carers whilst working alongside the Perth and Kinross team to deliver and facilitate already established online virtual group work activities. The postholder will be based within Perth Dementia Resource Centre. The post holder will work with individuals and groups of people affected by dementia and will seek to ensure that statutory and independent organisations improve their understanding and responses to the needs of people with dementia and their carers.

This is a very flexible role aimed at meeting the needs of people with dementia and their carers in a given geographical area. The focus and location of the post holder’s activity will vary from time to time depending on the needs of the people we support, although he/she will have a fixed office base.

Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. You will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

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.

We are looking for a Community Activity Organiser in Central Aberdeenshire.

The post holder will work in partnership with colleagues, people with dementia and their families to:

• Plan, develop and facilitate a wide range of therapeutic and social activities
• Promote activities through social media and other platforms
• Review and evaluate activities providing regular reports of outcomes

Due to Covid restrictions the post holder will deliver a combination of online groups as well as in person. Proficiency and confidence in using and supporting use of digital platforms and social media are essential for this role.

Successful candidates will have a positive approach to dementia supported by excellent communication and networking skills and an empathic, positive attitude. Having a creative flair and being a self-starter would also be an advantage as well as having experience of working with people with dementia. A willingness to develop through ongoing learning is essential.

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

The successful candidate for this post will be subject to a full check through the PVG Scheme.

A fantastic opportunity has become available within the fundraising function of Alzheimer Scotland to support the Stakeholder Engagement team to deliver significant income from a variety of different income streams and sustain our mission to ensure nobody faces dementia alone.

The appointment can be based in either our Glasgow or Edinburgh offices. There will be a requirement to attend office premises, as well as a requirement for attendance over several locations from time to time for specific purposes, as directed.

The Stakeholder Engagement Administrator will often be the first point of contact for external stakeholders, so we are looking for someone who is passionate about delivering first class supporter care, making this as efficient as possible. You will be integral in creating a meaningful exchange with our most valued new and existing supporters.

You will take ownership of the fundraising database, events and be responsible for the management of our merchandise and stock so organisational skills are paramount to this role. We want someone who is a process fanatic and can complete reports and tasks to a high standard.

In the role you will need to exhibit a collaborative approach to working with the Stakeholder Engagement team, supporting Leads on key projects and administrative tasks, as well as other internal and external stakeholders. You will play an instrumental role in the success of our activities and will use your initiative and creativity to solve problems and pre-empt team needs.

We are looking for someone with a with a can-do attitude who can thrive within a fast-paced, varied environment. You will be well versed in working independently, a self-starter with meticulous attention to detail. Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia, along with excellent communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training, will also be expected.

We have an exciting opportunity to join Alzheimer Scotland as a Finance Officer.

Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. We provide support and information to people with dementia, their carers and families, we campaign for the rights of people with dementia, support vital dementia research and promote positive brain health.

We are seeking applications from individuals with at least 2 years’ experience of working in a varied finance role within a complex organisation and who possess the skills to take on the tasks outlined in the job description.

If you’re interested by what you’ve read, and have the necessary skills, experience and ability to make a success of this role, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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 Perth locality, the post will be based within the Community Mental Health Team. 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.

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen to work within Alzheimer Scotland as a Community Activities Organiser in Moray. The Community Activities Organiser will work closely with our Dementia Advisor to develop activities and groups that respond to the needs of the local community. The post holder will work in partnership with colleagues, people with dementia and their families to:

• Plan, develop and facilitate a wide range of therapeutic and social activities
• Promote activities through social media and other platforms
• Review and evaluate activities providing regular reports of outcomes

Alzheimer Scotland take a blended approach to community groups, delivering a combination of online groups as well as in person. Proficiency and confidence in using and supporting use of digital platforms and social media are essential for this role.

Successful candidates will have a positive approach to dementia supported by excellent communication and networking skills and an empathic, positive attitude. Having a creative flair and being a self-starter would also be an advantage as well as having experience of working with people with dementia. A willingness to develop through ongoing learning is essential.

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

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 Midlothian locality, the post will be based within the Dementia Service, Bonnyrigg Health Centre, EH19 2DA. 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.