Community Connections Co-ordinator x 2 –...

NHS Scotland; Scotland; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Alzheimer Scotland is seeking a confident Community Connections Co-ordinator for the Dumfries and Galloway area to develop, deliver and evaluate activity and support groups for people living with dementia. The role includes drop-ins, therapeutic activities, carer support, Dementia Café style provision and brain health initiatives, delivered through a community hub with regional outreach locations.

The post is a temporary maternity cover, home-based with extensive travel, and involves supporting

Qualifications

• Experience working with people living with dementia.
• Ability to plan and deliver group activities.
• Able to supervise volunteers and support volunteer teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver and evaluate activity and support groups for people living with dementia.
• Deliver drop-in sessions, therapeutic group activities and carer support.
• Run Dementia Café style provision and brain health initiatives.
• Work via a community hub model with regular outreach locations.
• Support a small team of volunteers and provide guidance and supervision.

Skills

Community engagement

Group facilitation

Volunteer management

Communication skills

Education

Relevant qualification in dementia care or health & social care

Job description

Contract: Temporary Maternity Cover for 12 months. Two posts 17.5 hours each

Location: This post will be home based, although will involve extensive daily travel across Dumfries and Galloway for delivery / facilitation of community groups in outreach locations.

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 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.

We are looking for a confident, innovative and collaborative Community Connections Co-ordinator for Dumfries and Galloway area. You will be responsible for developing, delivering and evaluating a range of activity and support groups for people living with dementia. This includes drop-in sessions, therapeutic group activities, carer support, Dementia Café style provision and brain health and prevention initiatives.

Delivery will follow a community hub model, with a regular presence in identified local venues or Alzheimer Scotland premises within the Dumfries and Galloway area, typically operating for a half or full day per week in each defined location. Extensive travel may be required across the region based on outreach locations.

The role also involves supporting a small team of volunteers who contribute to the delivery of services. Providing guidance, encouragement, and informal supervision. Fostering a positive team culture and ensuring volunteers feel confident and valued in their roles.

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.

Interview dates – TBC

Urban Practice

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