Community Activities Organiser

NHS Scotland; Kirkcaldy; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Employee benefits

Job summary

Alzheimer Scotland is seeking a Community Activity Organiser for the Fife area. The role is based at the Alzheimer Scotland Brain Health and Dementia Resource Centre in Kirkcaldy with outreach across Fife, to establish community activities for people living with dementia and their families.

You will be a self-starter, flexible and collaborative, with strong communication skills. A relevant qualification and experience with dementia would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification and experience working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Establish a range of community activities across the locality.
• Meet the needs of people living with dementia and their families/carers.
• Collaborate with organisations and volunteers to deliver activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Community outreach

Event coordination

Dementia awareness

Education

Relevant qualification

Job description

Contract: Full time; 35 hours per week. Temporary for 1 Year.

Location: This post will be based at Alzheimer Scotland Brain Health and Dementia Resource Centre in Kirkcaldy, although will involve providing Outreach Support across Fife.

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 dementiaand fund vital dementia research.

We are committed to improvingthe lives and opportunities of peopleliving 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 Activity Organiser for the Fife area. You will establish a range of community activities and opportunities across the locality that fill identified gaps and meet the needs of people living with dementia and their families/carers.

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.

For a full job description, please visit our website to fill out an online application form. Applicants must complete the form on our website to be considered for this role. CV applications will not be considered.

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.

Reference:

Contract Type: Permanent

Posted On: 29/09/2026

Closing Date: 09/10/2026