Who we are

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 and fund vital dementia research.

What you’ll do

You will be responsible for supporting people living with dementia to achieve good outcomes using a range of therapeutic interventions, resources and activities as appropriate.

Working as part of the Registered and Commissioned Services/Community Connections team you will have responsibility for ensuring that services are of the highest quality and meet Alzheimer Scotland’s vision for unique therapeutic, highly person-centred support.

You will work with the wider team and Day Services Manager to ensure safe practice and delivery of high-quality, person-centred, therapeutic Registered and Commissioned Services/Community Connections, ensuring practice complies with Alzheimer Scotland’s policies. You will contribute to evidencing, reviewing and continually improving the quality of the services and will participate in internal audit and Care Inspectorate inspections.

You may operate within a building-based Day Care or as part of a Community Connection team delivering Community Groups and Outreach services across an allocated area. At times, this will involve working without supervision in the absence of the Day Services Manager.

You will work with the wider team to evidence that services meet Alzheimer Scotland’s Quality Guarantees, Scotland’s Health and Social Care standards and other quality frameworks including those of the Care Inspectorate where relevant. This includes ensuring that the activities and support offered meet the identified personal outcomes of those attending the services.

What you’ll have

The successful candidate will have a good understanding and/or experience of working with or supporting people living with dementia and their families. This will include an understanding of the benefit of high quality, evidence based therapeutic activity, ongoing evaluation, quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Knowledge and understanding of the Health and Social Care Standards and SSSC codes of practice and the Care Inspectorate and their role in registered services.

Understanding and knowledge of dementia, mild cognitive impairment and Brain Health and experience of working with or supporting people living with dementia and their families.

The successful candidate will have a recognised professional qualification in health, social work or related field, to SCQF Level 6 (SVQ 2)

Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) is looking for a Coordinator to oversee our Befriending Project, Kingdom Companions. This is a short-term goal-specific service with the aim of reducing social isolation and increasing community participation amongst adults throughout Fife.

You will recruit, select, train and support volunteers, matching them with potential service users. You will also network with partner organisations to promote the service as well as the benefits of volunteering.

About You

FVA is looking for someone who has a background in community development. You will have experience of working with, motivating and supporting volunteers effectively.

It’s essential that you are confident in delivering presentations and engaging with stakeholders, with excellent customer service skills. You should be organised and efficient, with a personal commitment to equal opportunities.

An understanding of the voluntary or charitable sector is desirable.

Benefits

Benefits of working for FVA include:

• 37 days’ annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) for full-time staff, pro rata for part-time staff
• Free onsite parking in Glenrothes and Kirkcaldy
• Confidential counselling helpline
• Access to unlimited, free GP appointments 24/7 via remote technology

Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) is looking for a Development Officer to support in designing, delivering and coordinating a programme of co-production activity relevant to improving experiences and outcomes for employability clients in Fife. You will review and identify gaps in relation to the voice of Lived Experience in employability provision in Fife, and recruit and support volunteers to contribute to co-production projects. You will also provide relevant administrative support.

For this post, we understand Lived Experience to mean that an individual has some experience of barriers to employability and employment. These barriers may be structural, such as transport, housing, childcare or personal, for example, physical or mental health, disability, language or cultural issues. Whilst personal lived experience will be helpful, this is not essential.

About You

FVA is looking for someone who has experience of working in the lived experience field and who has experience working with and supporting volunteers. You should have knowledge of the employability sector in Fife and have experience of organising events and training.

It’s essential that you are able to work well as part of a collaborative team and that you can lead projects, coordinating the work of all involved.

Benefits

Benefits of working for FVA include:

• 37 days’ annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) for full-time staff, pro rata for part-time staff
• Free onsite parking in Glenrothes and Kirkcaldy
• Confidential counselling helpline
• Access to unlimited, free GP appointments 24/7 via remote technology

Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) is looking for a Coordinator to develop and grow a Fife Peer Support network. You will work within the peer support principles of hope, empowerment, authenticity, responsibility, mutuality and experience. You will work with the network to grow a shared understanding of the different types of peer support and work with partners to co-produce a programme of training and workshops to embed peer support and practice within organisations across the statutory and third sector in Fife.

About You

FVA is looking for someone who has experience of working in the field of peer support and/or co-production, including practical experience of working with and supporting volunteers. You should have knowledge of the peer support network in Fife and have experience of organising events and training.

It’s essential that you are able to work well as part of a collaborative team and that you can lead projects, coordinating the work of all involved.

Benefits

Benefits of working for FVA include:

• 37 days’ annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) for full-time staff, pro rata for part-time staff
• Free onsite parking in Glenrothes and Kirkcaldy
• Confidential counselling helpline
• Access to unlimited, free GP appointments 24/7 via remote technology

This exciting new post presents a unique opportunity to shape the emerging No Wrong Door (NWD) approach being rolled out across Fife. The postholder will represent third sector service providers in the locality in the Triage function of NWD, to ensure a joined-up, high-quality approach to assessment, resource allocation, prioritisation and case management. This is a high-profile, high-impact role that will require strong trust relationships, confidentiality and negotiating skills. The initial rollout is taking place in the Cowdenbeath locality. The postholder will be required to work in other localities as NWD is rolled out further across Fife.

About You

FVA is looking for someone who has experience of working in partnership with the public and third sector in Fife, working with rights-based and person-centred practices. You will have an understanding of the challenges of anti-poverty work in diverse communities and how to support vulnerable people, children and/or families. You will have demonstrable relationship building skills, networking abilities and an ability to influence and motivate others.

Benefits

Benefits of working for FVA include:

• 37 days’ annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) for full-time staff, pro rata for part-time staff
• Free onsite parking in Glenrothes and Kirkcaldy
• Confidential counselling helpline
• Access to unlimited, free GP appointments 24/7 via remote technology

Fife Women’s Aid are looking for a Housing Management Worker to join our team looking after refuge accommodation and ensuring it is presented to a high standard. Candidates should be willing to work as part of a team and be flexible in their approach.

Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA housing management services. This will be at 6.30pm on Monday 7th July 2025. Please confirm your attendance to info@fifewomensaid.org.uk and we will send you details of the zoom meeting. We hope to see you there.

Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offering competitive terms and conditions.

Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement for this post.

If you would like further information about the post, please contact Sheila Chappell, Business Manager on 07714 609389.

We are recruiting – come and join Scottish Families!

We have a vacancy for a Family Support Worker to join our Fife Family Support team. This post will support the delivery of Fife Family Support Service, alongside the Family Support Development Officer and Family Support Officer. This includes delivering community-based services that specifically address the needs of families affected by alcohol and drugs.

The post is located in Fife, includes home working, and has an NHS Fife area-wide remit involving significant travel throughout the area and some to our offices in Glasgow. It is expected that the post holder will be required to work some evenings and occasional weekends. Due to the nature of this post, access to a car is essential. This post will be part of Scottish Families’ staff team and be supervised by the Family Support Development Officer – Fife Family Support Service.

The post-holder will be responsible for delivering a range of support services in Fife to families and support groups affected by someone else’s substance use, ensuring an effective response to the needs of support groups and evaluating and demonstrating the impact of our services. This includes facilitating family support groups, working with individuals on a one-to-one basis, and delivering evidence-based interventions, with the support of the Family Support Development Officer, as required.

Applicants should be educated to HNC level, vocational qualification (level 3) or relevant professional qualification, with experience of direct client work, group work and direct work with families. We are seeking someone with knowledge of issues for families affected by substance use, and the ability to facilitate family support groups, with strong organisational skills, effective interpersonal and communication skills, and an empathetic approach.

You can find out more information about our work in ‘The Cost of Loving, our Strategic Plan 2023-26 and our Impact Report 2023-24.

Youth 1st is seeking an experienced and motivated Youth Work Manager to lead and manage the B:activ project across Fife. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of young people through active engagement and community-based youth work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery and development of the B:activ project, promoting physical activity, wellbeing and Climate Action among young people across Fife.
• Line manage and support project staff to ensure high-quality youth work practice.
• Work collaboratively with local partners, youth organisations, and communities to extend the project’s reach and impact.
• Meet partnership obligations with Climate Action Fife and BRAG Enterprises NOLB.
• Monitor and evaluate project outcomes, providing regular reports to funders and stakeholders.

About You:

We’re looking for a dynamic and organised individual with a strong background in youth work and team leadership. You should be passionate about empowering young people and experienced in developing and delivering youth programmes.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and forward-thinking team environment.
• Flexible home-based working with Fife-wide engagement.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A monthly car allowance.
• 8 Weeks Annual leave, rising to 9 after 5 years’ service
• Generous pension contribution
• A meaningful role contributing to positive outcomes for young people.

Fife Women’s Aid are looking to recruit a part-time support worker to join our Women’s Support Team.

As a service, we are expanding our capacity to better meet the needs of women who have experienced domestic abuse. Candidates should have good communication skills and a passion for supporting recovery from domestic abuse.

The successful applicants will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in health and social care or other relevant subject, or a willingness to work towards a qualification.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a high degree of motivation and have the ability to work on their own as well as part of a team. An ability to cover on-call is an advantage (additional payments are made for this role).

Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA women’s services. This will be at 6.30pm on Monday 30th June 2025. Please confirm your attendance to info@fifewomensaid.org.uk and we will send you details of the zoom meeting. We hope to see you there.

If you would like further information about the post, please contact Gill Birtley, Team Manager, at gill.birtley@fifewomensaid.org.uk to arrange a call.

Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offering competitive terms and conditions.

Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement for this post.

Are you passionate about grants funding? Do you want to be part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team that supports the short breaks needs of unpaid carers in Scotland?

Shared Care Scotland is an innovative national charity, based in Dunfermline, working to support Scotland’s unpaid carers to access short breaks and respite.

We are looking for an enthusiastic grants officer to join the Shared Care Scotland team. The postholder will be responsible for supporting the delivery of our Creative Breaks programme which we administer on behalf of the Scottish Govt. as part of the Short Breaks Fund.

The successful applicant will have a proven track record of strong administration skills and attention to detail. They will share and uphold our values and enjoy working as part of a team. An understanding of the needs of unpaid carers and the importance of short breaks is desirable, as is experience of working with a broad range of stakeholders.

In return we offer a supportive team environment with excellent terms and conditions. Staff benefits include a pension scheme with 15.5% employer contribution, employee health plan, flexitime and flexible working and opportunities for professional development.

About Shared Care Scotland

Shared Care Scotland is a small organisation with a big ambition.

We want every unpaid carer in Scotland to be able to live a full and balanced life, with the assistance they need to take regular, quality breaks from the demands of their caring routines.

In Scotland, there are an estimated 800,000 people of all ages who provide unpaid care for a family member, partner, friend or neighbour who needs assistance due to a physical or mental illness, disability, age or addiction-related issues.

Access to breaks from caring provides a much-needed release from the physical and emotional demands of the caring situation and can help carers achieve better balance in their lives by looking after their own health and wellbeing.

Shared Care Scotland work to improve the quality, choice and availability of short breaks and respite care across Scotland and we aim to be the leading source of information on short breaks in Scotland.

We are a values-led organisation which recognises the commitment of all employees and supports them to reach their full potential.