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We have an exciting opportunity to join Alzheimer Scotland as a finance assistant.

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 dementia, support vital dementia research and promote positive brain health.

We are seeking applications from individuals with demonstrable high volume administrative work experience within a complex organisation and who possess the skills to take on the tasks outlined in the job description.

The role is a transactional role with a primary focus on our voluntary income strands. The role will have involvement in supporting the ongoing processing of incoming donations from various income channels to our Fundraising CRM Raisers Edge, issuing acknowledgment correspondence and being the first point of contact for phone calls from various supporters and stakeholders therefore strong customer service skills are essential.

You will be a strong communicator and able to balance competing priorities. You will have experience of working with a wide range of office systems including Microsoft 365 and databases or financial systems.

If you are interested by what you have read, and have the necessary skills, experience, and ability to make a success of this role, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Application notes

For a full job description, please visit 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.

Interview date: 7 May 2025

Alzheimer Scotland

• On site: Edinburgh, with frequent travel across Scotland
• Closing 13th April 2025

As an Employee Relations (ER) Case Officer, you will play a critical role in fostering a positive and fair workplace culture. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will provide expert advice and guidance on complex employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with employment law and best practices. This role requires a hands-on approach, working closely with managers and senior staff across the organisation to resolve workplace issues effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide professional ER advice and support on a range of employment matters, including disciplinary, grievance, performance management, and absence management cases.
• Conduct and support investigations, ensuring fair and consistent processes in line with Change Mental Health policies and employment legislation.
• Assist in reviewing and developing HR policies, ensuring they are legally compliant and aligned with best practices.
• Support managers in handling sensitive and complex employee relations cases, offering pragmatic and solution-focused advice.
• Ensure effective case management of all ER matters, maintaining accurate records, and reporting trends to senior leadership.
• Keep up to date with changes in employment law, advising on their impact and implementing necessary updates to policies and procedures.
• Contribute to HR improvement projects, ensuring Change Mental Health remains an employer of choice and a leader in best employment practices.
• Additional duties and projects as required by the Director of Operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience) with a strong understanding of employment law and best practice.
• Previous experience in an operational HR advisory or ER-focused role.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complex employee relations cases sensitively and professionally.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work autonomously and effectively manage multiple cases.
• A proactive approach to improving HR processes and fostering a fair, inclusive workplace.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional to make a real impact in the values-driven organisation dedicated to improving mental health support across Scotland.

24/7 access to an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme providing free legal, financial, and medical advice as well as support with life’s challenges.

• Travel season ticket loan.
• A great work-life balance with flexible and blended working environment.
• Access to purchase a Blue Light Discount Card.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements.
• Professional development including funded opportunities.

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 dementia and fund vital dementia research.

What you’ll do

You will be responsible for supporting people living with dementia to achieve good outcomes using a range of therapeutic interventions, resources and activities as appropriate. Working as part of the Registered and Commissioned Services/Community Connections team you will have responsibility for ensuring that services are of the highest quality and meet Alzheimer Scotland’s vision for unique therapeutic, highly person-centred support.

You will work with the wider team and Day Services Manager to ensure safe practice and delivery of high-quality, person-centred, therapeutic Registered and Commissioned Services/Community Connections, ensuring practice complies with Alzheimer Scotland’s policies. You will contribute to evidencing, reviewing and continually improving the quality of the services and will participate in internal audit and Care Inspectorate inspections.

You may operate within a building-based Day Care or as part of a Community Connection team delivering Community Groups and Outreach services across an allocated area. At times, this will involve working without supervision in the absence of the Day Services Manager.

You will work with the wider team to evidence that services meet Alzheimer Scotland’s Quality Guarantees, Scotland’s Health and Social Care standards and other quality frameworks including those of the Care Inspectorate where relevant. This includes ensuring that the activities and support offered meet the identified personal outcomes of those attending the services.

What you’ll have

The successful candidate will have a good understanding and/or experience of working with or supporting people living with dementia and their families. This will include an understanding of the benefit of high quality, evidence-based therapeutic activity, ongoing evaluation, quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Knowledge and understanding of the Health and Social Care Standards and SSSC codes of practice and the Care Inspectorate and their role in registered services.

Understanding and knowledge of dementia, mild cognitive impairment and Brain Health and experience of working with or supporting people living with dementia and their families.

This position requires applicants to be registered with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). Successful candidates are expected to hold a professional qualification in health, social work or related field equivalent to SCQF Level 6 (SVQ 2).

This post requires a full driving licence and access to a car.