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.

Are you a self-starter? Are you confident, innovative and collaborative?

If yes, then this may be the role for you.

We are looking for a Community Activities Organiser who will be responsible for developing and facilitating a wide range of community activities for people living with dementia and their carers/families with a view to helping them to maintain social activities, relationships and community connections.

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.

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

Occasional evening and weekend work may be required and a driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential to the role.

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen to work within Alzheimer Scotland as a Centre Manager in Perth. on a permanent basis.

The Centre Manager will lead and manage a team providing Alzheimer Scotland’s programme of support for people concerned about their brain health or affected by dementia. The Centre Manager will be key to the successful delivery of Alzheimer Scotland’s vision to develop a programme of brain health and dementia support at identified centres across Scotland. Alzheimer Scotland is named after Alois (A-lo-ish) 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 Manager will ensure that people have access to:

• 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.

We are looking for a dynamic person who will support and deliver the ALOIS programme, embedding it within their daily practice and work alongside the Centres Lead to bring the programme to life.

Working with individuals and families, Centre Managers are required to have a warm, flexible approach, as well as skills in empathy and relationship building. We are looking for someone who has strong networking skills and experience of collaborating and developing partnerships both internally and externally.

Line management responsibilities for staff within the Centre is an expected part of the role, including development and supporting a network of volunteers.

Applicants will have an understanding of the aims and values of Alzheimer Scotland supported by excellent communication skills; hold a recognised professional qualification and/or have relevant experience with a willingness to learn and participate in training. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

PURPOSE OF POST:

• To effectively coordinate the delivery of all trainee activity across multiple Giraffe sites
• To build and maintain strong relationships with partner organisations
• To effectively manage the recording, tracking and reporting of all trainee activity.
• To organise and facilitate all follow up support as required
• Ensure effective practices and procedures are in place, providing staff training as required

MAIN DUTIES:

Strategic/ Operational:

• Drive internal projects and activities to support and enhance the trainee journey
• Develop new initiatives and partnerships to provide excellent outcomes for trainees
• Build and maintain strong working relationships both internally and externally
• Provide verbal and written reports as required by the Chief Executive and for the Board

Financial:

• Work closely with the Operations Manager/ CEO to oversee budget for activities and trainee focused projects

Trainees:

• Manage pipeline of trainee referrals, ensuring individuals are matched with appropriate opportunities based on goals and support needs
• Act as the main point of contact for trainees before, during and after their placement, offering advice and information face to face and by telephone/ email
• Oversee a caseload of 30-40 trainee placements at any one time
• Write/ share support plans with wider team for each new trainee
• Provide hands on support daily to ensure each trainee gets the most out of their experience, and to support the wider staff team
• Regular communication and interaction with referrers, parents, carers and external services to support individual journeys
• Organise and oversee all formal training (both in house and external) e.g. Modern apprenticeships, food hygiene, first aid etc.
• Support individuals with their progression to positive destinations e.g. into employment/volunteering or further education/training
• Complete all database data entry as required, ensuring correct processes are followed at each stage of the trainee journey
• Provide reports including case studies as required

Volunteers:

• Work with the Activities & Volunteer Coordinator to assess and monitor volunteer requirements for all trainee related activity
• Assist with volunteer meetings, inductions, training and reviews

HSEQ:

• Write and update risk assessments as required
• Uphold and implement all policies and procedures throughout all aspects of the work of the organisation
• Identify and organise staff training

General

• Contribute to the impact of the organisations functions through improving internal systems and identifying and implementing cost and time saving measures
• Be committed to the work we do, always representing the organisation to the best of your ability
• Work in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures
• Always follow and represent the culture of the organisation through your work

MAIN WORKING CONTACTS

Internal: Chief Executive, Operations Manager, Executive Chef, Café Manager, Head Chef, Volunteer & Activities Coordinator, wider team

External: Referrers, partner agencies, parents/ carers, local third sector networks and contacts, local authority, statutory services

OTHER DUTIES

The job description is a broad picture of the post at the date of preparation. It is not an exhaustive list of all possible duties as it is recognised that jobs change over time. Should the duties change radically then the post and grading will be reviewed.

ANNUAL LEAVE

29 days per annum on appointment increasing to 34 days upon 3 years’ service.

LOCATION

The successful candidate will be required to work across all Giraffe sites, including our café on South Street, Community Kitchen in the Friarton area of Perth, and our office building which is also located in Friarton. There will be a requirement to occasionally work offsite to support trainees and provide training/ information sessions to partner organisations.

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference in the lives of the young people in our church and community.

We are looking for someone who can expand and lead our work with the young people of the church and community, with a view to reaching out to, discipling, and supporting young people.