Contract: 1x permanent, full-time position, 35 hours per week
Location: 81-91 Oxford Street, Glasgow G5 9EP
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, support vital dementia research and promote positive brain health.
Alzheimer Scotland is committed to Fair Work and to enabling an environment of trust, personal growth, integrity, wellbeing and respect. We encourage creativity and innovation as we strive to continually improve the ways we support people with dementia, their families, and carers. We actively promote ‘employee voice’ and engagement and advocate continuous development across all our teams, providing opportunities to learn in an environment that is safe and supportive.
The role
This key role will provide comprehensive and robust administration support to our busy office in Glasgow. The role will support all aspects of administration, reception, call handing as well as providing general office support to ensure the smooth running of the office. The role will also be responsible for administration to support the People & Facilities portfolio, as well all aspects of our work in our premises and will be flexible in nature to adapt to the priorities of the charity at any set time.
The person
You’ll have at least one year’s experience of providing administrative support within a busy office or similar environment, although above all you will have high attention to detail, adopt a flexible approach and a willingness to undertake a wide and varied range of tasks. We’re looking for someone who has the confidence to operate within a team and engage with people at all levels, internally and externally. You’ll have excellent IT skills and be confident in using all Microsoft Office packages as well as knowledge of how an office operates on a daily basis.
We’d be delighted to hear from you if you are interested and excited by reading about this opportunity and have the necessary skills and experience to undertake this role.
For a full job description and person specification please see the attachments section of this advert.
Appointment to this position will be subject to a satisfactory criminal record check through Disclosure Scotland.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 21 July 2025.
Interview date: 29 or 31 July 2025
Contract: 1 permanent, full time position, 35 hours per week
Location: 81 Oxford Street, Glasgow, G5 9EP
Have you worked in fundraising, communications or perhaps in a commercial/retail environment, as a senior leader for several years and are looking for a new challenge? Do you have a good understanding of how to lead a diverse fundraising portfolio? Are you a dynamic, motivating leader with evidence of successfully delivering strategic aims? - then this opportunity could be for you.
Leading Alzheimer Scotland’s Fundraising & Engagement Team the key purpose of this role is to lead and embed a multifaceted and sustainable fundraising portfolio, that supports the charities self-funded services (such as, but not limited to; Dementia Resource Centres, 24hr Freephone Dementia Helpline and national dementia advisory service) to deliver Alzheimer Scotland’s mission; to ensure nobody faces dementia alone.
Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. 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.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate previous experience in leading, exciting and nurturing a diverse Fundraising, Commercial or Communications Team to retain and grow a network of supporters. The successful candidate will have exceptional communication skills, an initiate ability to collaborate across internal and external networks, whilst demonstrating the ability to lead multiple projects at any one time and the ability to manage relevant resources required. You must be highly motivated, organised, have great attention to detail, excellent IT skills, a ‘can do’ attitude and thrive with autonomy.
A full and valid driving licence and access to a vehicle is required for this role.
The successful candidate for this post will be subject to a criminal check through Disclosure Scotland.
We would like you to use the Personal Statement part of the application form to tell us what you can personally bring to this role, what is it about the role that piques your interest, and what personal attributes, skills and experience you can bring.
Closing date: Wednesday 16 July 2025
Interview date: Tuesday 22 July 2025
Contract: 1x permanent, part-time position, 18 hours per week
Location Base: 160 Dundee Street, Edinburgh, EH11 1DQ
Who we areAlzheimer 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 doAt present, there are an estimated 8,464 citizens living with dementia in Edinburgh. Around 300 of these people are under the age of 65 years old.
Would you like to make a difference to the lives of younger people living with dementia in Edinburgh?
Supporting individuals to achieve good outcomes, to keep connected to their communities, engage in their interests and hobbies and access peer support, using your own car to help people get around (mileage and expenses are paid).
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 haveThe 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.
The successful candidate will have a recognised professional qualification in health, social work or related field, to SCQF Level 6 (SVQ 2)
This post requires a full driving licence and access to a car.
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.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we find the right candidate.
Interview: 5 August 2025
Contract: 1x permanent, flexible contract
Location: Edinburgh Service, 160 Dundee Street, Edinburgh, EH11 1DQ
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.
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.
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).
Full driving license and access to a vehicle during working time is essential for this post.
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.
Applications may close early due to high interest.
Interviews: 5 August 2025
Location: 160 Dundee Street, Edinburgh or 81 Oxford Street, Glasgow
Contract: 1 position, permanent, full-time, hybrid
Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. We provide support and information for people living with dementia, their carers and families, campaign for the rights of people with dementia, fund vital dementia research and support people to better understand and maintain their own brain health.
This rewarding opportunity in the Fundraising & Engagement Team at Alzheimer Scotland reports into the Fundraising & Engagement Leader (Partnerships) and focuses on our trust and corporate partnerships applications, as well as delivering the full stewardship for our trust and foundation relationships.
This role can be based in either of our city offices in Glasgow or Edinburgh, and for supporting wider team activity, there will be very occasional travel to elsewhere in Scotland.
You will play a crucial role in cultivating and nurturing relationships, drafting compelling cases for support and liaising with colleagues around Alzheimer Scotland to deliver a first-class supporter journey.
The successful candidate will have strong experience in writing copy and storytelling, a keen eye for detail, a collaborative nature and will also be able to work independently.
Aligned to the charity ethos, you must have a positive attitude towards dementia.
If you are a self-starter who thrives on building meaningful relationships, and has excellent planning and organisational skills, then this is the role for you.
For a full job description and person specification, please see the attachments section of this advert.
The successful candidate for this post will be required to provide proof of right to work in the UK.
Interviews: w/c 28th July
Contract: 1x permanent, part-time position, 30 hours per week over Monday-Friday, including mornings, midday and late afternoon.
Location: Renfrewshire
As Driver within our Renfrewshire services, you will be responsible for transporting people to and from our Day Care service via minibus. This role may involve a number of journeys throughout the day within the local area, picking up and dropping off attendees back to their homes.
This role may require a degree of moving and assisting support to help support attendees enter and exit the bus safely.
A critical element of the role includes the responsibility for ensuring the vehicle is in a clean and safe condition, including the completion of regular safety and quality checks.
The successful candidate will be required to provide a supportive experience during the travel to an Alzheimer Scotland activity. It is essential that the Driver has good communication skills and a caring approach to ensure a welcoming and inclusive approach as a first point of contact with the charity. Experience of working with people living with dementia would be an advantage.
Applicants must have a full and valid driving license with D1 category.
Location: Croftspar Place
Contract: 2 permanent positions – 21 Hours – 3 days per week, 14 Hours – 2 days per week
The Support Worker will provide a combination of personal care, care at home and housing support to people with dementia in their own homes. The post holder will be part of a dedicated team that will ensure that the highest quality of service is provided.
We are looking for a unique person who can support people with dementia, living within their own home in a Supported Living Service, personalised to the tenants needs.
Our support workers are our most important people as they provide front line support.
Our support workers help tenants to maintain skills and independence by providing support and care with all aspects of daily living.
You will be working shifts, including Day Shift, Back Shift and Nightshift and will be working weekends and Public Holidays to meet the needs of the people you support
Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. You will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia is essential.
You will have or be willing to work towards an SVQ level 3 in Care.
Interviews: TBC
Contract: 2x permanent, flexible positions
Location: 7 Hill Street, Kirkcaldy KY1 1AH
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.
If you have any questions, please contact HRMailbox@alzscot.org
Contract: 2x temporary, part-time positions, 17.5 hours per week, until 31 March 2026
Location: This post will be based at Pitlochry Community Hospital, although will involve delivery of community groups across North Perthshire.
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.
We are looking for a confident, innovative and collaborative Community Activities Organiser for the Pitlochry area. You will establish a range of community activities and opportunities across the locality that fill identified gaps and meet the needs of people living with dementia and their families.
The successful applicant will have a positive approach to dementia. You will be flexible, inclusive, creative, and organised in your approach. You will be sensitive and compassionate with the ability to support people in times of difficulty or distress. You will be an excellent communicator who can work effectively both with individuals and with groups.
You will have a positive approach to your own continued professional development and a willingness to participate in relevant training. A relevant qualification and previous experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.
In return you will be in a role which offers the opportunity to meet great people, have great job satisfaction and be employed by an Organisation that offers a range of employee benefits and career progression opportunities.
Contract: 1x permanent, part-time position, 28 hours per week
Location: Unit 2, Strothers Lane, Inverness, IV1 1LR
Alzheimer Scotland, Scotland's national dementia charity, is seeking a passionate and dedicated Centre Activities Coordinator to join our team on a part time basis. As a Centre Activities Coordinator, 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 Coordinator will support people to access:
Advice - our expert advisors can offer one-to-one help with anything from building cognitive resilience, to managing money matters and legal issues.
Listening - we offer places to be heard, whatever the question or concern, whenever help is needed.
Opportunities - to connect, learn and share with others in a similar situation.
Information - on all stages of the brain health journey, whether someone is worried about their brain health or living and caring well with dementia.
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 Coordinator, 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 Coordinator 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.
For a job description and person specification please see the attachments section of this advert.