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.

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

The successful applicant will have a positive approach to dementia. You will be flexible, inclusive, creative, and organised in your approach. You will be sensitive and compassionate with the ability to support people in times of difficulty or distress. You will be an excellent communicator who can work effectively both with individuals and with groups.

You will have a positive approach to your own continued professional development and a willingness to participate in relevant training. A relevant qualification and previous experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

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

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

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)

A full drivers license is preferred for this post.

Are you a passionate, motivated fundraiser committed to changing the world for the better?

We want to hear from you.

At The Eric Liddell Community our vision is a community where no one feels lonely or isolated. Our mission is to bring people together in their communities to enhance health and well-being and have a positive impact on their lives. We are driving progress toward this by: providing a sector leading Day Service for people living with dementia alongside a programme for community-based activities for people living with dementia, a programme of wellbeing activities, courses and opportunities for unpaid carers, a Befriending Service and running our vibrant Community Hub, in the heart of Edinburgh.

The Edinburgh Liddell Community is undergoing a period of growth, expansion and change in the delivery of its caring services, following an exciting 2024, where we recognised and celebrated the life, sporting and community achievements of one of Scotland’s iconic figures, Eric Liddell.

We are looking for a committed fundraiser who will be a key part of our fundraising team to support achieving our Strategic Vision 2022 – 2027. This post is for 4 days per week to develop positive relationships with existing and potential supporters. To access the job description, please click here

Are you a passionate, motivated fundraiser committed to changing the world for the better?

We want to hear from you.

At The Eric Liddell Community our vision is a community where no one feels lonely or isolated. Our mission is to bring people together in their communities to enhance health and well-being and have a positive impact on their lives. We are driving progress toward this by: providing an excellent Day Service for people living with dementia alongside a programme for community based activities for people living with dementia, a programme of wellbeing activities, courses and opportunities for unpaid carers, a Befriending Service and running our vibrant Community Hub, in the heart of Edinburgh.

The Edinburgh Liddell Community is undergoing a period of growth, expansion and change in the delivery of its caring services, following an exciting 2024, where we recognised and celebrated the life, sporting and community achievements of one of Scotland’s iconic figures, Eric Liddell.

We are looking for a committed fundraiser who will be a key part of our fundraising team to support achieving our Strategic Vision 2022 – 2027. This post is full-time. To access the job description, please click here

94% of our colleagues rate Age Scotland as a great place to work.

Age Scotland is the national charity for older people. We work to improve the lives of everyone over the age of 50 so that they can love later life.

We support and enable hundreds of communities and older people’s groups across Scotland. We provide information, friendship and advice through our free helpline and publications. We tackle loneliness and isolation with our Friendship Line and much more.

We work in Scotland with older people’s groups who provide vital activities and services for older people in their local community. We campaign on the issues that older people tell us are important to them.

As a Corporate Fundraiser you will work as part of the corporate team to develop and implement a corporate partnership fundraising strategy and create and maintain a pipeline of corporate activities.

This will include managing our existing partnerships to ensure they generate maximum impact and developing and maintaining a mix of new partnerships including transformational and strategic partnerships, charity of the year and sponsorship in order to meet fundraising targets.

The post will be Scotland-based, a blend of office (Edinburgh-based) and home working. As a hybrid role the intention is that office based and external facing work will constitute 40% of working time over each month. Age Scotland is a flexible employer and flexible work patters are available. In return for your hard work, enthusiasm and commitment to our values you’ll receive a generous benefits package:

• Generous holiday allowance of 39 days (FTE)
• A range of learning and development opportunities
• Company sick pay
• Healthcare benefit through Westfield Health
• Discounted gym membership
• Cashback scheme from major retailers
• Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions of 9%
• A comprehensive package of support though our Employee Assistance Programme
• Group life cover up to three times your annual salary
• Cycle to work scheme
• Paid carers leave and dependents’ support
• The option to buy more holidays or sell them
• Enhanced maternity and paternity policies.

Alzheimer Scotland, Scotland's national dementia charity, is seeking a passionate and dedicated Centre Activities Co-ordinator to join our team on a part time basis. As a Centre Activities Co-ordinator, you will play a vital role in developing and delivering our brain health and dementia support programs at our centre in Inverness

This unique approach is inspired by the pioneer, Alois Alzheimer, who first identified the brain disease we now recognise as the leading cause of dementia. By building a range of engaging and supportive services in the heart of their community, the Centre Activities Co-ordinator will support people to access:

Advice - our expert advisors can offer one-to-one help with anything from building cognitive resilience, to managing money matters and legal issues.

Listening - we offer places to be heard, whatever the question or concern, whenever help is needed.

Opportunities - to connect, learn and share with others in a similar situation.

Information - on all stages of the brain health journey, whether someone is worried about their brain health or living and caring well with dementia.

Support - everyone is welcome in our Centres, where those affected by dementia can feel safe with trusted staff who understand what they’re going through.

As a Centre Activities Co-Ordinator, you'll collaborate closely with the Centre Manager to create a comprehensive program of activities that align with our ALOIS principles. You'll play a key role in liaising with stakeholders from Health and Social Care, NHS, and the wider community to enhance service delivery and raise awareness about brain health.

Greet and welcome visitors to the centre, ensuring they sign in the visitor’s book and informing the relevant member of staff of their arrival, receive and transfer telephone calls and take brief messages, when necessary, dependent on the needs of the centre, as directed by the Centre Manager.

The Centre Activity Coordinator will support the daily running of the Centre, being a local point of contact for Centre visitors, and carrying out the associated administrative tasks. Produce a monthly programme detailing the services available, as outlined by the Centre Manager, and promote this widely across the networks.

Collate salary information (if applicable) and ensure that details are properly authorised and with the Payroll Administrator by the due date each month. Receive and bank donations and fundraised monies whilst following the correct policies and procedures for these and any other business banking required.

Your exceptional organisational skills will be put to use as you plan, review, and evaluate the activities within the Centres. With a focus on continuous improvement, you'll ensure that individuals accessing our services have a welcoming and inclusive experience, where their concerns are heard and understood.

To excel in this role, you'll bring excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Your passion for supporting individuals affected by dementia will drive you to create a safe and supportive environment. Familiarity with health and safety regulations, along with proficiency in standard office software and IT systems, will enable you to coordinate activities seamlessly.

If you're ready to contribute to our vision of ensuring nobody faces dementia alone, apply now for the Centre Activities Co-ordinator position at Alzheimer Scotland. Relevant experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage, as well as a willingness to learn and participate in training.

The Role:

LifeCare is a forward-thinking growing charity with a proud 85-year history of supporting people 50+ across Edinburgh. We employ over 80 staff and are supported by a range of volunteers.

Our Day Services operate Monday to Friday from two locations in Edinburgh (Stockbridge and Portobello). These services offer high quality day support including pick up and drop off service, alongside days filled with activities, companionship, high quality lunches and lots of smiles. In addition, this service provides much needed support and respite to their unpaid carer.

The service is wonderful and gives mums life some purpose and she loves it!

We are looking for exceptional individuals to join our dedicated teams. You will make a big difference to people’s lives delivering a range of activities alongside providing care including personal care where required. Most importantly, you will ensure people feel special and cared for. If you are caring, compassionate and want to work for a charity that also cares about you, come join our growing team.

As well as a competitive annual salary, our valued team also benefits from:

• 30 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Employer pension contribution, including salary exchange schemes
• Accident insurance
• Access to paid training and development opportunities including SVQ’s
• A supportive team culture.

Previous experience working in social care would be an advantage, but this is not essential. Your enthusiasm, caring nature and willingness to learn are just as important.

The Role:

LifeCare is a forward-thinking growing charity with a proud 85-year history of supporting people 50+ across Edinburgh. We employ over 80 staff and are supported by a range of volunteers.

Our Day Services operate Monday to Friday from two locations in Edinburgh (Stockbridge and Portobello). These services offer high quality day support including pick up and drop off service, alongside days filled with activities, companionship, high quality lunches and lots of smiles. In addition, this service provides much needed support and respite to their unpaid carer.

The service is wonderful and gives mums life some purpose and she loves it!

We are looking for an exceptional individual to lead and develop our Day Service at Portobello. You will make a big difference to people’s lives by leading a dedicated team to deliver a range of activities alongside providing care including personal care where required. Most importantly, you will ensure people feel special and cared for. If you are caring, compassionate and want to work for a charity that also cares about you, come join our growing team.

As well as a competitive annual salary, our valued team also benefits from:

• 30 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Employer pension contribution, including salary exchange schemes
• Accident insurance
• Access to paid training and development opportunities including SVQ’s
• A supportive team culture.

Previous experience working in social care for the senior post is essential but your enthusiasm, caring nature are just as important.

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 Skye and Lochalsh Highland locality, the post will be based within the Community Mental Health Team at Tigh Na Drochaid Resource Centre, Portree . Alzheimer Scotland’s PDS Link Workers are required to be effective team workers and have the skills to build and maintain relationships with colleagues both within Alzheimer Scotland, the NHS and other stakeholders.

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

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

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

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

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

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