About Central Wellbeing SCIO

We are a small mental health and wellbeing charity based in central Falkirk. We run peer support groups for people experiencing poor mental health and those feeling lonely or isolated. All our groups are free and easily accessible. We believe in the power of peer support and the value of lived experience – all of our staff and Trustees have lived experience of poor mental health.

We have nearly 20 volunteers at the moment, supporting our work in different ways - sitting on the Board, helping during groups, baking, assisting with events etc.

With the support of Voluntary Support Fund, we can now recruit for the brand new role of Volunteer Co-ordinator.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and organised Volunteer Co-ordinator to lead and grow our volunteer programme. This role will be responsible for recruiting, training, supporting, and retaining volunteers, ensuring they are effectively deployed across our activities and feel valued and supported in their roles.

You will play a key part in expanding our volunteering opportunities, increasing organisational capacity, and creating inclusive, meaningful pathways into volunteering — particularly for people with poor mental health, who may experience barriers to participation.

About You

● Lived experience of poor mental health (in yourself or a loved one you cared for)

● Experience in volunteer management or community engagement

● Strong interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills

● Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

● Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

● Adaptability and strong problem-solving skills

What We Offer

● An opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the local community.

● A friendly, supportive working environment

● Training and development opportunities

● Flexible working arrangements where possible

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

As Day Services Manager you will be responsible for leading and managing high quality, therapeutic registered day services and commissioned and non-commissioned community supports for people with dementia, those at greater risk of dementia, and their families, and carers within the area.

You will be responsible for ensuring that services are of the highest quality, meet Alzheimer Scotland’s vision for unique therapeutic, highly person-centred support. There is also the responsibility for ensuring that our commissioned services meet all service level agreement, contract specifications and Alzheimer Scotland’s quality guarantees.

You will have overall day-to-day responsibility for the services within the area and will be responsible for promoting the services with key local stakeholders within Health and Social Care as well as relevant other organisations. As Day Services Manager you will manage the referral and assessment process.

You will work collaboratively with the Head of Services to ensure safe practice and delivery of high-quality, person-centred therapeutic day services, ensuring practice complies with Alzheimer Scotland’s policies. You will be responsible for evidencing, reviewing and continually improving the quality of the services and will proactively participate in internal audit and Care Inspectorate inspections. This will includeevidencing 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 supports offered meet the identified personal outcomes of those attending the services.

You will provide strong line management and leadership to your team, through setting clear objectives and outcomes, regular review within Support & Development processes and undertaking appraisals.

What you’ll have

The successful candidate will have experience of managing a team in a social care, health or other similar setting or be able to demonstrate a clear knowledge and understanding of the key principles and good practice of effectively managing and leading a team.

You will have 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 7 (SVQ 3)

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

The successful candidate for this post will be required to provide proof of right to work in the UK and will also be subject to a PVG check through Disclosure Scotland.

We are seeking applications to fulfil the role of Finance Manager who have the requisite skills and CCAB Qualified. Reporting directly to the CEO the post-holder will be responsible for the production of management accounts and overseeing the day to day running of the organisational financial procedures and controls. Experience of charity accounting is essential.

FDAMH is a dynamic and respected community-based mental health charity with a team of 70 staff and volunteers operating from a modern office in central Falkirk.

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

Our Community Activities Organisers are vital in providing front line support. This includes:

Supporting individuals to stay connected to their local communities, engage in their interests and hobbies, and access peer support.

Developing ideas and leading the way towards exciting and new activities to promote brain health.

Our groups are community based and the Community Activities Organiser is responsible for the planning and delivery of all activities, ensuring reflective practice through our activity evaluations and feedback from the people we support.

What you’ll have

Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia and brain health, with a passion to make a difference. You will have good communication and computer skills, a caring attitude and most of all enthusiasm for the role. You will be confident in planning activities in advance and leading any volunteers supporting at your group.

Applicants must have a full and valid driving license and vehicle to be able to travel for this role (mileage and expenses are paid).

The successful candidate for this post will be required to provide proof of right to work in the UK and will also be subject to a PVG check through Disclosure Scotland.

If you have any questions or issues with the application form, please contact HRMailbox@alzscot.org