Community Connections Coordinator - Tayside

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 two confident, innovative and collaborative Community Connections Co-ordinators for the Tayside area. You will be responsible for developing, delivering and evaluating a range of activity and support groups for people living with dementia. This includes drop-in sessions, therapeutic group activities, carer support, Dementia Café style provision and brain health and prevention initiatives.Delivery will follow a community hub model, with a regular presence in identified local venues or Alzheimer Scotland premises within the Tayside area, typically operating for a half or full day per week.The role also involves supporting a small team of volunteers who contribute to the delivery of services. Providing guidance, encouragement, and informal supervision. Fostering a positive team culture and ensuring volunteers feel confident and valued in their roles.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.A full and valid driving licence, access to a vehicle during working time and willingness to travel within a designated local area is essential for this role.