Carer Liaison Advisor– Stranraer
- Part time
- £29,640 – £32,812 pro-rata
- On site: Stranraer Brain Health and Dementia Resource Centre, Cromarty House, Sun Street, Stranraer, DG9 7JL
- Closing 9th September 2024
- Advertised from 29th August 2024
- 17.5 hours per week, permanent.
Role
Carer Liaison Advisors work in close collaboration with key stakeholders to shape positive outcomes for people living with dementia, their families, and carers across the locality.
This Carer Liaison Advisor role will include addressing the needs of carers who are supporting a person with dementia who is either in a transition to residential care, is in residential care, or for carers who have recently been bereaved.
You will act as the first point of contact, for the families, and carers of people living with a diagnosis of dementia, 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 to promote and develop broader understanding of and positive attitudes to dementia 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 enhances the carer’s sense of wellbeing. You will encourage carers to have an active voice for themselves and those they are caring for, who are living with a diagnosis of dementia.
This is a very flexible role aimed at meeting the needs of carers in a given geographical area, of Stranraer and surrounding areas. 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 in Stranraer Dementia Resource 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 is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.
Full driving licence and access to a vehicle during working time is essential for this post.
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Support Worker - Midlothian
- Part time
- £21,840 pro-rata
- On site: Midlothian
- Closing 22nd September 2024
Would you like to make a difference to the lives of People Living with Dementia in Midlothian?
We are looking for a unique person to join our team at our dementia specific day service in Bonnyrigg. Our day services are personalised to the preferences and needs of individuals, providing therapeutic activities with a focus on maintaining skills and independence. The day services in Bonnyrigg are open Monday to Friday.
Our Support Workers are our most important people as they provide front line support. Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. You will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. Supporting individuals to keep connected to their communities, engage in their interests and hobbies and access peer support.
The use of a car is preferred (mileage and expenses are paid).
A willingness to learn and participate in training (including SVQ’s) and registration with the SSSC is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.
National Support Service Lead
- Full time
- £37,576 – £40,789
- On site: Alzheimer Scotland Brain Health and Dementia Resource Centre, 81 Oxford St. Glasgow, G5 9EP
- Closing 30th September 2024
We are looking for a highly motivated and unique individual to play an essential part in leading Alzheimer Scotland’s National Support Services. The National Support Services Lead will support the Head of National Support Services to manage and deliver the National Support Services portfolio. This includes:
• 24-Hour Freephone Dementia Helpline
• National Dementia Advisor Service
• Dementia Safeguarding (Return Discussions, Herbert Protocol, Safe Connect)
• Counselling Service
• National Digital Service
We are there to ensure that nobody faces dementia alone. Our National Support Services plays an essential part in striving to achieve this. The National Support Services Lead is an exciting opportunity to lead and further develop a team of highly skilled staff and volunteers committed to supporting people living with dementia and their families.
Successful applicant will care deeply about improving the quality of life of people impacted by dementia. You will demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills and understand the nature and experience of dementia
Children and Young People Practitioner
- Full time
- £30,239 – £34,226
- On site: Dundee
- Closing 27th September 2024
Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. We have represented the voice of people most affected by mental health problems in Scotland for 100 years. Today, in over 60 communities we work with adults and young people providing mental health social care support, services in primary care, schools and further education, among others.
These services together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change. SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.
About the Role
The Children and Young People Practitioner will work across Dundee schools and communities to build the mental health knowledge and skills of children, young people, parents, carers, volunteers and staff through mental health capacity building workshops, training programmes, information sessions and resources.
Delivery will also include individual and group work support to young people who are experiencing low mood and anxiety.
What we are looking for
We are looking for individuals with experience delivering individual support and group work to young people around their mental health and wellbeing. They will also be experienced in workshop facilitation, training delivery and development.
With exceptional communication skills and ability to manage own case load, the Children and Young People Practitioner will work flexibly to deliver the wide range of programmes on offer, whilst ensuring practice is of the highest quality at all times.
A driving licence and access to a car is essential for this post.
What we will provide for you
You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full induction along with ongoing training opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally.
Some of our benefits include:
- Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, with access to over 100 courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions
- 30 days annual leave rising to 33 after 5 years’ service (pro-rata)
- 4 public holidays (pro-rata)
- 2 paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you (pro-rata)
- Team wellbeing budgets
- Workplace pension scheme
- Life Assurance policy
- Employee Assistance Programme
Children and Young People Practitioner
- Full time
- £30,239 – £34,226
- On site: Glasgow
- Closing 3rd October 2024
Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. We have represented the voice of people most affected by mental health problems in Scotland for 100 years. Today, in over 60 communities we work with adults and young people providing mental health social care support, services in primary care, schools and further education, among others.
These services together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change. SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.
About the Role
The Children and Young People Practitioner will work across Glasgow schools and communities to build the mental health knowledge and skills of children, young people, parents, carers, volunteers and staff through mental health capacity building workshops, training programmes, information sessions and resources.
Delivery will also include individual and group work support to young people who are experiencing low mood and anxiety.
What we are looking for
We are looking for individuals with experience delivering individual support and group work to young people around their mental health and wellbeing. They will also be experienced in workshop facilitation, training delivery and development.
With exceptional communication skills and ability to manage own case load, the Children and Young People Practitioner will work flexibly to deliver the wide range of programmes on offer, whilst ensuring practice is of the highest quality at all times.
A driving licence and access to a car is essential for this post.
What we will provide for you
You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full induction along with ongoing training opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally.
Some of our benefits include:
- Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, with access to over 100 courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions
- 30 days annual leave rising to 33 after 5 years’ service (pro-rata)
- 4 public holidays (pro-rata)
- 2 paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you (pro-rata)
- Team wellbeing budgets
- Workplace pension scheme
- Life Assurance policy
- Employee Assistance Programme
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