Community Connexions Outreach Worker

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and innovative Community Connexions Outreach Worker in Edinburgh. This full-time role focuses on supporting individuals living with dementia, helping them to achieve personal goals and reduce social isolation. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a positive approach to dementia care, and a commitment to professional development. Join a dedicated team that values employee satisfaction and offers numerous benefits and career progression opportunities. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Benefits

Career Progression Opportunities

Job Satisfaction

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with dementia is an advantage.
• Willingness to participate in relevant training.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals living with dementia to achieve personal goals.
• Help reduce social isolation and build confidence in using public transport.

Skills

Communication Skills

Compassion

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Creativity

Education

Relevant Qualification in Health/Social Care

Job description

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Community Connexions Outreach Worker, Edinburgh

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Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Contract: 1x temporary, full-time position (35 hours per week, 12-month contract)

Location Base: Kirkcaldy Brain Health and Dementia Resource Centre, Hill Street, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1AH

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 improving the lives and opportunities of people living 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 Connexions Outreach Worker for the Fife area. You will be involved in supporting people living with dementia to establish personal goals and outcomes and help them to achieve these. The Outreach service is a short-term intervention and support service offering guidance and assistance to people living with dementia and their carers to help live life to the full and as independently as possible. This may involve helping to reduce social isolation, building confidence to use public transport, engaging with the local community and much more!

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 click apply where you will be redirected to 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 subject to a criminal check through Disclosure Scotland.
Closing date: 29 November 2024
For further information, please contact Community Connexions Senior Practitioner Jackie Cameron on 01592 204541 or .