Community Connections Coordinator - Glasgow
- Location:
- Glasgow
- Salary:
- £25,136.11 - £26,494.36 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent, Temporary
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 35 hours per week
- Work From Home:
- Hybrid
Location: Glasgow / East Dumbarton / West Dunbarton
Contract: 2 Positions - 1x Full time 35/week Permanent & 1x Full time 35/week Temporary for 6 months.
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
The Community Connections Co-ordinator will be responsible for setting up, delivering and evaluating a range of person-centred activities, support groups and community based services for people living with dementia and their carers across Glasgow, East Dumbarton and West Dunbarton local authority areas.
What you’ll have
We are looking for someone with a positive and compassionate approach to supporting people living with dementia. You will be creative, organised and flexible with the ability to create inclusive and engaging experiences for individuals within a group setting. Strong communication skills, empathy and the confidence to support people during difficult or distressing times are essential. You will also value continuous learning and be keen to develop your skills through training and professional development. Previous experience working with people with dementia and a relevant qualification would be beneficial
Applicants must have a full and valid driving license and vehicle to be able to travel for this role.
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.
Financial package: 25 days annual leave plus 11 public holidays pro-rata, NEST Pension Scheme, Extensive Training Plan
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.