- Advertised from 22nd November 2021
- 28 hours/week. Permanent.
Role
An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen to work within Alzheimer Scotland as a Dementia Advisor in the Moray area on a permanent basis, 28 hours per week. The role of Dementia Advisor is key to our local services and Dementia Advisors are often the first person families have contact with following a diagnosis of dementia.
The Dementia Advisor role is central to our success, in ensuring people living with dementia and their families have local access to advice and support at a time when they need it. This support can involve practical advice, emotional support as well as access to resources, activities, groups and other community programmes that will sustain, as far as is possible, peoples’ independence. Our Dementia Advisors can support families at any stage in their dementia journey. Our Dementia Advisors also provide support to local communities within their respective area to help them become more dementia-friendly and to increase their capacity to support those living with dementia.
Working with individuals and families affected by dementia, our Dementia Advisors are required to have a warm, flexible approach, a good understanding of dementia, as well as skills in empathy and relationship building. Often supporting people on a one-one basis, Dementia Advisors are in a unique position to offer a very person-centred level of support.
The Dementia Advisor in this post will cover the Moray area however will be a valuable member of wider locality team within the NHS Grampian area (Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire & Moray). The Dementia Advisor will be based at our small office space in Elgin, although a blend of home and office based working is our current position for staff.
Developing and supporting our volunteer network is an expected part of the role including those who run our very successful charity shop in Forres. However, there is no requirement for any retail experience, the focus will be on providing support to all of our volunteers.
A dynamic person is sought who can support people living with dementia, their families and carers taking a personal-centred, flexible, creative and caring approach to the role.
Applicants will have an understanding of the aims and values of Alzheimer Scotland supported by excellent communication and networking 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.
You will be required to have a full driving licence and access to a car.
Application notes
For a full job description, please click apply where you will be redirected to our website to fill out an application form. Applicants must complete the form on our website to be considered for this role.
Successful candidate for this post will be subject to a criminal check through Disclosure Scotland.
Closing date –6 December 2021
Interview date – 10 December 2021
Recruiting Manager; Gillian Councill
Location: Dementia Resource Centre, Unit 2 Strother’s Lane, Inverness, IV1 1LR
Tel: 07795 257 141
Email: GCouncill@alzscot.org
Fundraising & Engagement Coordinator - Corporate Partnerships & Major Donors
- Full time
- £29,640 – £32,812
- Edinburgh/ Glasgow (On site)
- Closing 21st April 2024
A fantastic opportunity has become available within the Fundraising & Engagement Team to deliver significant income from two key income streams and sustain our mission to ensure nobody faces dementia alone.
The Fundraising & Engagement Coordinator will report to the Fundraising & Engagement Leader, contributing to the delivery of our strategic objectives.
Whilst the role will work collaboratively to support all income streams, we are particularly keen to hear from anyone who has prior Corporate Partnership and/or Major Donor experience.
We are looking for someone who is naturally optimistic and empathetic, with a can-do attitude. You will be a self-starter, comfortable working independently, who thrives on building meaningful relationships. Applicants should enjoy and have a track record of working in a fast-paced and varied environment.
Successful applicants will have a positive attitude towards dementia, along with excellent communication skills and a caring manner. A pro-active approach to learn and participate in training will also be expected.
Post Diagnostic Link Worker - Dumfries and Galloway
- Full time or Part time
- £29,640.16 – £32,812.65
- Dumfries and Galloway (Nithsdale Area) (On site)
- Closing 5th May 2024
Are you a creative and motivated individual with the passion and drive to support people with a recent diagnosis of dementia to live well in their community?
If so, you can be part of a National Team of Post Diagnostic Support Link Workers (PDS Link Workers) providing high quality, person centered support to people living with dementia and their families for a minimum of a year following diagnosis in line the Scottish Government’s minimum guarantee.
The aim of the PDS National Service is to enable people to live well with dementia and is centered around Alzheimer Scotland's 5 pillar model so that people move on to a period of supported self- management.
The model includes understanding the illness and coming to terms with the diagnosis, peer support, connecting and maintaining links with their community along with planning for future care and decision making to develop an outcome focused plan to support their future hopes, desires and aspirations.
Supporting our Dumfries and Galloway locality, the post will be based within the Community Mental Health Teams. Alzheimer Scotland’s PDS Link Workers are required to be effective team workers and have the skills to build and maintain relationships with colleagues both within Alzheimer Scotland, the NHS and other stakeholders.
Skills in using digital platforms are essential as we use a blended approach to support people that involve some virtual meetings and on-line groups.
Applicants must hold a recognised relevant professional qualification to a minimum of SVQ level 4, have a good understanding of dementia and how it affects people and their families along with excellent communication skills, a warm flexible approach, combined with skills in empathy and relationship building.
In addition, you should have skills and knowledge at the Enhanced Level of the Promoting Excellence Framework or be able to evidence you are working towards its completion.
This post requires a full driving license and access to a car.
Post Diagnostic Support Link Worker - Perth
- Part time
- £29,640.16 – £32,812.65 pro-rata
- Pitlochry Community Hospital, Ferry Road, Pitlochry (On site)
- Closing 5th May 2024
Are you a creative and motivated individual with the passion and drive to support people with a recent diagnosis of dementia to live well in their community?
If so, you can be part of a National Team of Post Diagnostic Support Link Workers (PDS Link Workers) providing high-quality, person-centred support to people living with dementia and their families for a minimum of a year following diagnosis in line the Scottish Government’s minimum guarantee.
The aim of the PDS National Service is to enable people to live well with dementia and is centred around Alzheimer Scotland's 5 pillar model so that people move on to a period of supported self- management.
The model includes understanding the illness and coming to terms with the diagnosis, peer support, connecting and maintaining links with their community along with planning for future care and decision making to develop an outcome focused plan to support their future hopes, desires and aspirations.
Supporting our Perth locality, the post will be based within the North Perthshire Community Mental Health Team. Alzheimer Scotland’s PDS Link Workers are required to be effective team workers and have the skills to build and maintain relationships with colleagues both within Alzheimer Scotland, the NHS and other stakeholders.
Skills in using digital platforms are essential as we use a blended approach to support people that involve some virtual meetings and on-line groups.
Applicants must hold a recognised relevant professional qualification, have a good understanding of dementia and how it affects people and their families along with excellent communication skills, a warm flexible approach, combined with skills in empathy and relationship building.
In addition, you should have skills and knowledge at the Enhanced Level of the Promoting Excellence Framework or be able to evidence you are working towards its completion.
This post requires a full driving license and access to a car.
Dementia Dog Project Coordinator
- Part time
- £32,812.65 – £34,805.53 pro-rata
- Glasgow (On site)
- Closing 25th April 2024
Do you have experience in supporting families living with dementia? Do you love dogs? We are looking for a passionate and dynamic person to provide specialist dementia support and coordinate our Dementia Dog project activities in Scotland.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in collaboration with Dogs for Good charity and play an instrumental role in the expansion and delivery of therapeutic dog services across Scotland to support families living with dementia.
We are looking for candidates who bring:
- Strong experience in providing professional dementia support
- A proactive and enabling approach to dementia care
- Passion and energy to make a difference
- Evidence of working collaboratively in partnerships
- Empathy with, and understanding of the ways dogs can help people with dementia
- Excellent communication skills
- Creative, strategic thinking who can work autonomously
This post requires a full driving license and access to a car.
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