Community Activities Organiser - South Aberdeenshire

Contract: 1 position, temporary, 21 hours to 31 March 2026 with possible extension.

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 dementia and fund vital dementia research.

What you’ll do

Our Community Activities Organisers are vital in providing front line support. This includes:

• Supporting individuals to stay connected to their local communities, engage in their interests and hobbies, and access peer support.
• Developing ideas and leading the way towards exciting and new activities to promote brain health.

Our groups are community based and the Community Activities Organiser is responsible for the planning and delivery of all activities, ensuring reflective practice through our activity evaluations and feedback from the people we support.

What you’ll have

Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia and brain health, with a passion to make a difference. You will have good communication and computer skills, a caring attitude and most of all enthusiasm for the role. You will be confident in planning activities in advance and leading any volunteers supporting at your group.

25 days annual leave plus 11 public holidays pro-rata, NEST Pension Scheme, Extensive Training Plan to be able to travel for this role (mileage and expenses are paid).

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

For a full job description and person specification please visit our website to see the attachment in the job details section of this advert and to apply.

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.

Interview date: TBC