We are looking for a unique person to join our team at our dementia specific day service in Tain and Dingwall. Our day services are personalised to the preferences and needs of individuals, providing therapeutic dementia specific support with a focus on maintaining skills and independence.
The post is a permanent 21-hour contract split between Dingwall and Tain. The day services in North Highland are open Monday to Friday 9 to 5 to meet the needs of the service.
Our support workers are our most important people as they provide front line support. Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia.
You will require to have a full driving licence to enable you to drive between services and a car or access to a car which you may have to make use of from time to time would be preferable.
You will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and attend training is essential.
Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.
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. Interview date – TBC
Recruiting Manager: Gail GollerService: Alzheimer Scotland, Victoria road, Tain IV19 1AUTele: 07970 784950Email: ggoller@alzscot.org