We are currently seeking a compassionate and committed Support Worker to join our dedicated support team in Edinburgh.

As a Support Worker you will provide housing and care at home related support tailored to address the individual needs of the women in our supported living environment to maximise their independence.

If you’re looking for a role where you can truly make a difference, then we want to hear from you.

The Night Worker will provide positive, practical, and emotional support to the residents of our service that promotes choice and encourages personal responsibility.

To maintain a clean environment for all.

Are you a qualified accountant with excellent business acumen? Rowan Alba Ltd, is a charity working across Edinburgh to support those who are, or are at risk of homelessness.

We provide services to people who are marginalised due to their homelessness and affected health and wellness. Our supported accommodation provides trauma-informed support and care in a settled environment. Our supported, temporary accommodation services ensure we are supporting those who are in immediate need. Our community services are built on our proven track record and success in preventing homelessness for those who need our one-to-one support.

We are looking for a Business Manager to join our developing organisation. You will be a qualified accountant and will lead on our financial health and frameworks, as well as overseeing the needs of the business to ensure we continue our growth and comply fully in our sector. You will have a proven track record of efficient financial management as well as the ability to apply business management with skills which include analysing and managing risks to the organisation.

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.

This position requires applicants to be registered with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). Successful candidates are expected to hold a professional qualification in health, social work or related field equivalent to SCQF Level 6 (SVQ 2).

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