Community Connections Coordinator X2 Helensburgh

Nhs Scotland; City of Edinburgh; Vor Ort; GBP 17.000 - 25.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Alzheimer Scotland is seeking a Community Connections Co-ordinator in Edinburgh to develop and evaluate person-centred activities for people living with dementia and their carers. You will run sessions, café-style activities, and carer supports, delivering brain health initiatives in local hubs or centres.

You’ll work predominantly in a small two-person team, creating inclusive environments that promote wellbeing, independence and social connection while building local partnerships and raising

Qualifikationen

• Compassionate and patient approach to supporting people with dementia.
• Creative, organised and flexible with inclusive activities.
• Strong communication and empathy to support people in distressing times.
• Willingness to develop skills through training and development.

Aufgaben

• Set up, deliver and evaluate person-centred activities and support groups.
• Run drop-in sessions, therapeutic activities and dementia café-style provisions.
• Provide carer support and brain health initiatives in local hubs or centres.
• Work with a small team to create welcoming environments and build partnerships.

Kenntnisse

Compassionate approach

Creativity

Organisation

Flexibility

Strong communication skills

Empathy

Team working

Jobbeschreibung

Contract: 2 permanent part-time positions

21 hours per week (3 days)

14 hours per week (2 days)

Who we are

Alzheimer Scotland is Scotlands 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 dementia and fund vital dementia research.

What youll do

The Community Connections Co-ordinator will set up, deliver and evaluate a range of person-centred activities and support groups for people living with dementia and their carers. This includes drop-in sessions, therapeutic activities, dementia café-style provision, carer support, and brain health initiatives delivered through local community hubs or within a local centre. Working predominantly as a team of two, the postholder will create inclusive and welcoming environments that promote wellbeing, independence and social connection while building strong local partnerships to increase awareness and participation.

What youll have

We are looking for someone with a positive and compassionate approach to supporting people living with dementia. You will be creative, organised and flexible with the ability to create inclusive and engaging experiences for individuals within a group setting. Strong communication skills, empathy and the confidence to support people during difficult or distressing times are essential. You will also value continuous learning and be keen to develop your skills through training and professional development. Previous experience working with people with dementia and a relevant qualification would be beneficial

Applicants must have a full and valid driving licence and vehicle to be able to travel for this role.

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.