Centre Activities Coordinator (Aberdeen)

Alzheimer Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Alzheimer Scotland in Aberdeen is seeking a Centre Activities Co-ordinator to design and deliver brain health and dementia support programmes at our centre in Aberdeen.

You will work with the Centre Manager, liaise with Health and Social Care, NHS and community partners, handle administrative tasks, and help create a welcoming, inclusive environment while planning monthly events and ensuring policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Experience supporting individuals with dementia is advantageous.
• Ability to work with health and social care professionals and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver brain health and dementia support programmes at the Aberdeen centre.
• Collaborate with the Centre Manager to plan activities and events.
• Coordinate with Health and Social Care, NHS and community partners to improve service delivery.
• Provide a daily centre presence, handle administration and maintain policies and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Tools

MS Office

IT systems

Job description

Who we are

Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. Weprovide support and information to people with dementia, their carers and families, we campaign for the rightsof people with dementia and fund vital dementia research.

What you’ll do

As a Centre Activities Co-ordinator, you will play a vital role in developing and delivering our brain health anddementia support programmes at our centre in Aberdeen.You'll collaborate closely with the Centre Manager to create a comprehensive programme of activities. You'll play a key role in liaising with stakeholders from Health and Social Care, NHS, and the wider community toenhance service delivery and raise awareness about brain health.The Centre Activity Coordinator will support the daily running of the Centre, being a local point of contact for Centre visitors, and carry out the associated administrative tasks. The role also includes producing a monthlyprogramme of events and following correct policies and procedures for any business banking tasks.With a focus on continuous improvement, you'll ensure that individuals accessing our services have a welcomingand inclusive experience, where their concerns are heard and understood.

What you’ll have

To excel in this role, you'll bring excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Your passion for supportingindividuals affected by dementia will drive you to create a safe and supportive environment. Familiarity withhealth and safety regulations, along with proficiency in standard office software and IT systems, will enableyou to coordinate activities seamlessly. If you're ready to contribute to our vision of ensuring nobody faces dementia alone, for the CentreActivities Co-ordinator position at Alzheimer Scotland. Relevant experience of working with people with dementiawould be an advantage, as well as a willingness to learn and participate in training.