Community Activities Organiser - Shetland
Contract: Permanent
Location: Location: 66 Burgh Road, Lerwick, ZE1 0HJ
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 and person specification please see the attachments section of this advert.
The successful candidate for this post will be subject to a criminal check through Disclosure Scotland.
Closing date: Sunday 9 June 2024
Interview date: Tuesday 18 June 2024
Recruiting Manager: Catriona MacRitchie
Email: [email protected]