Dementia Support Navigator (Part‑Time)

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

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.