Centre Activities Coordinator - Inverness

Alzheimer Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Centre Activities Co-ordinator to enhance brain health and dementia support programs in Inverness. This part-time role involves collaborating with the Centre Manager to create engaging activities, welcoming visitors, and ensuring a supportive environment for individuals affected by dementia. Your exceptional organizational and communication skills will be vital in liaising with stakeholders and promoting services. If you are driven to make a difference and support those in need, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dedicated team committed to ensuring nobody faces dementia alone.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Experience working with individuals affected by dementia is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver brain health and dementia support programs.
• Coordinate activities and ensure a welcoming environment for visitors.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Familiarity with Health and Safety Regulations

Education

Relevant Experience in Dementia Care

Tools

Standard Office Software

IT Systems

Job description

Salary: £24,643.25 - £25,974.86 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 28 hours per week

Contract: 1 position, 28 hours, permanent

Alzheimer Scotland, Scotland's national dementia charity, is seeking a passionate and dedicated Centre Activities Co-ordinator to join our team on a part time basis. As a Centre Activities Co-ordinator, you will play a vital role in developing and delivering our brain health and dementia support programs at our centre in Inverness.

This unique approach is inspired by the pioneer, Alois Alzheimer, who first identified the brain disease we now recognise as the leading cause of dementia. By building a range of engaging and supportive services in the heart of their community, the Centre Activities Co-ordinator will support people to access:

1. Advice - our expert advisors can offer one-to-one help with anything from building cognitive resilience, to managing money matters and legal issues.
2. Listening - we offer places to be heard, whatever the question or concern, whenever help is needed.
3. Opportunities - to connect, learn and share with others in a similar situation.
4. Information - on all stages of the brain health journey, whether someone is worried about their brain health or living and caring well with dementia.
5. Support - everyone is welcome in our Centres, where those affected by dementia can feel safe with trusted staff who understand what they’re going through.

As a Centre Activities Co-Ordinator, you'll collaborate closely with the Centre Manager to create a comprehensive program of activities that align with our ALOIS principles. You'll play a key role in liaising with stakeholders from Health and Social Care, NHS, and the wider community to enhance service delivery and raise awareness about brain health.

Greet and welcome visitors to the centre, ensuring they sign in the visitor’s book and informing the relevant member of staff of their arrival, receive and transfer telephone calls and take brief messages when necessary, dependent on the needs of the centre, as directed by the Centre Manager.

The Centre Activity Coordinator will support the daily running of the Centre, being a local point of contact for Centre visitors, and carrying out the associated administrative tasks. Produce a monthly programme detailing the services available, as outlined by the Centre Manager, and promote this widely across the networks.

Collate salary information (if applicable) and ensure that details are properly authorised and with the Payroll Administrator by the due date each month. Receive and bank donations and fundraised monies whilst following the correct policies and procedures for these and any other business banking required.

Your exceptional organisational skills will be put to use as you plan, review, and evaluate the activities within the Centres. With a focus on continuous improvement, you'll ensure that individuals accessing our services have a welcoming and inclusive experience, where their concerns are heard and understood.

To excel in this role, you'll bring excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Your passion for supporting individuals affected by dementia will drive you to create a safe and supportive environment. Familiarity with health and safety regulations, along with proficiency in standard office software and IT systems, will enable you to coordinate activities seamlessly.

If you're ready to contribute to our vision of ensuring nobody faces dementia alone, apply now for the Centre Activities Co-ordinator position at Alzheimer Scotland. Relevant experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage, as well as a willingness to learn and participate in training.

Successful candidates for this post will be subject to a criminal check through Disclosure Scotland.