Community Activities Organiser - Shetland

Contract: Permanent - 17.5 hours a week

Location: Location: 66 Burgh Road, Lerwick, ZE1 0HJ

Salary: £24,160.05 - £25,465.55 (pro rata)

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within Alzheimer Scotland as a Community Activities Organiser on Shetland. The Community Activities Organiser will work closely with our Dementia Advisor to develop activities and groups that respond to the needs of the local community.

The post holder will work in partnership with colleagues, people with dementia and their families to:

* Plan, develop and facilitate a wide range of therapeutic and social activities in a group setting both in person and online via platforms such as Microsoft Teams.

* Promote our range of therapeutic and social activities and groups

* Review and evaluate activities providing regular reports of outcomes

Successful candidates will have a positive approach to dementia supported by excellent communication, IT and networking skills and have an empathic, positive attitude. Having a creative flair and being a self-starter would also be an advantage as well as having experience of working with people with dementia. A willingness to develop through ongoing learning is essential.

Occasional evening and weekend work may be required and a driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential to the role.

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: Sunday 9th June 2024

Interview date: Tuesday18th June 2024

Recruiting Manager: Catriona MacRitchie

Email: HRmailbox@Alzscot.org