Dementia Advisor - South Ayrshire

NHS Scotland; Ayr; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Alzheimer Scotland in Ayr is seeking a Dementia Advisor to provide information, advice and person-centred support to people living with dementia, their families and carers, across South Ayrshire. The role includes helping navigate health and social care services and delivering group education and brain health initiatives.

It is a permanent, part-time position (24 hours) based from Boswell House with travel across the region.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and IT skills.
• Full and valid driving license and ability to travel.
• Ability to provide information, advice and practical and emotional support tailored to individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide information, advice and person-centred support to people living with dementia, those experiencing memory concerns, and their families and carers across South Ayrshire.
• Help people navigate health and social care services and access appropriate support.
• Deliver tailored one-to-one support, facilitate opportunities for peer support, and connection, deliver group education programmes and develop initiatives that promote brain health, wellbeing and positive attitudes towards dementia.
• Build relationships with health and social care professionals, community organisations and local partners to improve access to support and raise awareness.
• Contribute to service planning, partnership working, community engagement and contract monitoring.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Compassionate approach

Relationship-building

Organised/planning

Full driving license

Job description

Location: Based within office at Boswell House, Office Suite 2.3, 10 Arthur Street, Ayr, KA7 1QJ with expectation that you will be working in the community across South Ayrshire.

Contract: 1 position, permanent, part time - 24 hours

Who we are

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.

What you’ll do

As a Dementia Advisor, you will provide information, advice and person-centred support to people living with dementia, those experiencing memory concerns, and their families and carers across South Ayrshire.

You will help people navigate health and social care services, understand their rights, access appropriate support and maintain their independence, choice and control.

You will deliver tailored one-to-one support, facilitate opportunities for peer support, and connection, deliver group education programmes and develop initiatives that promote brain health, wellbeing and positive attitudes towards dementia.

You will build on established relationships with health and social care professionals, community organisations and local partners to improve access to support, raise awareness and help communities become more inclusive and dementia friendly. You will also contribute to service planning, partnership working, community engagement and contract monitoring, ensuring the service responds to local needs and delivers positive outcomes for people affected by dementia.

What you’ll have

You will have a positive approach to dementia and brain health, a passion for making a difference, and a commitment to ensuring people living with dementia and their families and carers receive the right support at the right time.

You will bring excellent communication and IT skills, a compassionate and person-centred approach, and the ability to provide information, advice and practical and emotional support tailored to individual needs. You will be confident in building trusted relationships, working collaboratively with health and social care professionals and community partners, and developing opportunities that promote social connection, independence and wellbeing.

You will be organised and proactive, with the ability to plan and deliver meaningful activities, support volunteers and contribute to the effective delivery and monitoring of services. You will be comfortable working independently, managing competing priorities and maintaining accurate records, while also being a supportive and collaborative member of the wider team.

Applicants must have a full and valid driving license and vehicle to be able to travel for this role (mileage and expenses are paid).

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.

Closing Date: 8 November 2026

Interview date: TBC