We are looking for a motivated and suitably qualified individual to take up the post of Dementia Link Worker in the Dumfries & Galloway Locality.

The Dementia Link Workers provide information and support to people recently diagnosed with dementia, signposting and connecting people to peer support or appropriate services. This is done by working to Alzheimer Scotland’s 5 Pillars Model of post diagnostic support and is part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to ensure everyone with a diagnosis of dementia receives a minimum of a year’s support from a named worker.

The Dementia Link Worker role is well established in Dumfries & Galloway and there is a strong partnership link with the Community Mental Health Team who are based in the Nithsdale area. The successful candidate will be a core member of the team and be based with them in Dumfries.

You will hold a qualification in social work, health, social care or equivalent and have experience of working with people with dementia and their families.

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The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is a leading voluntary organisation, supporting people with a broad range of needs to live in their own homes, as part of their community. We are an organisation driven by strong values and a firm commitment to choice, dignity and social inclusion. Although we support over 2800 people throughout Scotland, we are committed to delivering services that recognise people as individuals and treat them with dignity and respect; just like we would all want ourselves.

We are currently looking to increase our staff resource in the Dumfries area and are looking for people who can help our supported individuals to achieve their own positive outcomes. We are therefore looking to recruit new staff members to join the team.

If you`re fit and healthy with a wide range of personal interests and activities, and are willing to share your community contacts with those you support, this could be the opportunity for you.

You will be part of a committed team, supporting individuals with a variety of complex needs, some of whom also have physical and/or learning disabilities. All of the people supported need support with some aspects of their life such as paying bills and general household tasks, but it can also involve support with personal care and hygiene. There are a number of people with complex needs in the service, some with limited verbal communication. Some of the individuals can get anxious and display challenging behaviour such as verbal outbursts, becoming upset or disengaging from support. Moving & handling is required for some of the people our services support.

You will join an experienced team full of enthusiastic staff that will mentor you, provide support and guidance and you will also receive excellent training including a VQ in social care.

There are 2 Support Practitioner posts available (hours range from 15 to 39 hours per week), if you are looking for part-time but can be flexible this could be the service for you.

There is a wide range of shifts available (earliest start is 7am and the latest finish is usually 10pm however this can sometimes be later for night-time activities) and the sleepover shift is usually backshift followed by an early shift (e.g. 2pm till 10.00pm S/O then a 7am - 3pm finish). Some of our services in Dumfries also have a waking night (9.30pm - 7.30am) The shifts will vary from week to week and can include split shifts and lone working. It is essential that you have a driving licence and preferably access to a vehicle for these posts.

No care experience is necessary for these positions, but we are also seeking people who have previously worked in this type of service and who are looking to develop their career with an organisation committed to achieving outcomes for the people we support and for our staff. People with skills in supporting those with autism and learning disabilities will find this a great service to be part of.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a change in your life and in that of the people we support. The work can be challenging, but as well as a competitive salary, enhanced pension contributions, annual leave and discounts at over 850 online and high street retailers, we can offer you a rewarding and satisfying role in your local community.

Start your day knowing you will make a difference!

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is a leading voluntary organisation, supporting people with a broad range of needs to live in their own homes, as part of their community. We are an organisation driven by strong values and a firm commitment to choice, dignity and social inclusion. Although we support over 2800 people throughout Scotland, we are committed to delivering services that recognise people as individuals and treat them with dignity and respect; just like we would all want ourselves.

We are currently looking to increase our staff resource in the Newton Stewart area and are looking for people who can help our supported individuals to achieve their own positive outcomes. We are therefore looking to recruit new staff members to join the team.

If you`re fit and healthy with a wide range of personal interests and activities, and are willing to share your community contacts with those you support, this could be the opportunity for you.

You will be part of a committed team, supporting individuals with a variety of complex needs, some of whom also have physical and/or learning disabilities mental health problems and autism. All of the people supported need support with some aspects of their life such as paying bills and general household tasks, but it can also involve support with personal care and hygiene. There are a number of people with complex needs in the service, some with limited verbal communication. Some of the individuals can get anxious and display challenging behaviour such as verbal outbursts, becoming upset or disengaging from support.

You will join an experienced team full of enthusiastic staff that will mentor you, provide support and guidance and you will also receive excellent training including a VQ in social care.

There are 2 Support Practitioner posts available hours range from 14 to 30 hours per week , if you are looking for part-time but can be flexible this could be the service for you.

There is a wide range of shifts available (e.g. earliest start is 7am and the latest finish is usually 10pm however this can sometimes be later for night-time activities) and the sleepover shift is usually backshift followed by an early shift (e.g. 3pm till 10.00pm S/O then a 7am - 3pm finish). The shifts will vary from week to week and can include split shifts and lone working. There are also people who live on their own but to do this they require assistance with medication , personal care or household management . To support them effectively staff can be visiting numerous people in 1 day to ensure they get the support required. It would be desirable that you have a driving licence however this is not essential.

No care experience is necessary for these positions, but we are also seeking people who have previously worked in this type of service and who are looking to develop their career with an organisation committed to achieving outcomes for the people we support and for our staff. People with skills in supporting those with autism and learning disabilities will find this a great service to be part of.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a change in your life and in that of the people we support. The work can be challenging, but as well as a competitive salary, enhanced pension contributions, annual leave and discounts at over 850 online and high street retailers, we can offer you a rewarding and satisfying role in your local community.

Closing date: 23 November 2018

PVG checks will be required of all successful applicants; having a conviction will not necessarily debar you from working in this sector.

All new staff members will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of their start date.

Start your day knowing you will make a difference!

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is a leading voluntary organisation, supporting people with a broad range of needs to live in their own homes, as part of their community. We are an organisation driven by strong values and a firm commitment to choice, dignity and social inclusion. Although we support over 2800 people throughout Scotland, we are committed to delivering services that recognise people as individuals and treat them with dignity and respect; just like we would all want ourselves.

We are currently looking to increase our staff resource in the Castle Douglas area and are looking for people who can help our supported individuals to achieve their own positive outcomes. We are therefore looking to recruit new staff members to join the team.

If you`re fit and healthy with a wide range of personal interests and activities, and are willing to share your community contacts with those you support, this could be the opportunity for you.

You will be part of a committed team, supporting individuals with a variety of complex needs, some of whom also have physical and/or learning disabilities. All of the people supported need support with some aspects of their life such as paying bills and general household tasks, but it can also involve support with personal care and hygiene. There are a number of people with complex needs in the service, some with limited verbal communication. Some of the individuals can get anxious and display challenging behaviour such as verbal outbursts, becoming upset or disengaging from support.

You will join an experienced team full of enthusiastic staff that will mentor you, provide support and guidance and you will also receive excellent training including a VQ in social care.

There are 2 Support Practitioner posts available (hours range from 16 to 30 hours per week), if you are looking for part-time but can be flexible this could be the service for you.

There is a wide range of shifts available. Earliest start is 7am and the latest finish is usually 10pm however this can sometimes be later for night-time activities and the sleepover shift is usually backshift followed by an early shift (e.g. 1pm till 10.00pm S/O then a 8am - 1pm finish). The shifts will vary from week to week and can include split shifts and lone working. It would be desirable that you have a driving licence as two people supported have Motability vehicles.

No care experience is necessary for these positions, but we are also seeking people who have previously worked in this type of service and who are looking to develop their career with an organisation committed to achieving outcomes for the people we support and for our staff. People with skills in supporting those with autism and learning disabilities will find this a great service to be part of.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a change in your life and in that of the people we support. The work can be challenging, but as well as a competitive salary, enhanced pension contributions, annual leave and discounts at over 850 online and high street retailers, we can offer you a rewarding and satisfying role in your local community.

Closing date: 03 December 2018.

PVG checks will be required of all successful applicants; having a conviction will not necessarily debar you from working in this sector.

All new staff members will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of their start date.

Food Train recently launched our Eat Well Age Well project to contribute to the reduction of malnutrition amongst older people in Scotland. Funded by Big Lottery UK and with its focus in preventative work, this 3.5 year project will lead nationally in identifying ways to support older people access good nutrition and hydration. Project strands will include building collaborative relationships, testing change methodology, conducting research and evaluation, supporting innovations in the community and building capacity across communities.

We are looking for a talented and suitably experienced Administrative & Finance Officer, enthusiastic about working in the voluntary sector and older people’s services. Applicants will have previous comprehensive experience in administration and finance, of working in a project role and be familiar with Microsoft applications, in particular using databases, Excel and Microsoft 365.

If you’ve got the right skills and expertise and you’d like to be part of this exciting project, then we’d love to hear from you.

Aberlour Futures - Dumfries and Galloway

We support children and young people, between the ages 11-18, who are facing issues within mainstream education. We have 3 bases throughout Dumfries and Galloway- Annan, Dumfries and Stranraer.

Our Young People’s Workers help young people with their education, by encouraging them to take control of their learning and help build their confidence. Working both with individuals and small groups, you will help our young people to shape the style and content of their education; this could be getting additional help with school work or support with practical skills, activities and sports. You will become a “trusted” person for our young people, who they can confide in.

We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic, energetic and committed individuals who share our ambition. Successful candidates must be comfortable in a culture based on respect, integrity, innovation and the ability to challenge. We support our staff to be as effective as they can be, so these roles require individuals who will be exceptional role models for the children and staff and help them to manage the challenges that the work and living environment present. We require you to hold a driving license for minimum 12 months and have access to a vehicle.

As an Aberlour employee, you will:

• Receive a supported induction,

• be part of a highly motivated and skilled team

• receive continual personalised support

• have access to a well-developed training programme,

• excellent annual leave entitlement

• access to our group pension scheme

• access to our retail discount scheme