We are looking for a Community Activity Organiser in West Lothian based in our office Unit 1 Grampian Court, Beveridge Square, Livingston, EH54 6QF.
The post holder will work in partnership with colleagues, people with memory concerns, dementia, and their families to:
* Plan, develop and facilitate a wide range of therapeutic and social activities.
* Promote activities through social media and other platforms.
* Support delivery of 9 outreach Community Cafes in West Lothian.
* Review and evaluate activities providing regular reports of outcomes.
* Produce a monthly programme detailing the services available, as outlined by the Centre Manager, and promote this widely across the networks.
* Be a local point of contact and carry out the associated administrative tasks/business banking.
The post holder will deliver a combination of online groups as well as in person. Proficiency and confidence in using and supporting the use of digital platforms are essential for this role along with proficiency in standard office software and IT systems, which will enable you to coordinate activities seamlessly.
Successful candidates will have a positive approach to dementia supported by excellent communication and networking skills and 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.
Application notes
For a full job description, please visit our website where you will be redirected 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.
The successful candidate for this post will be subject to a full check through the PVG Scheme.
We are seeking a new member of staff to join our team delivering community mental health and wellbeing services within West Lothian.
Our community mental health and wellbeing service in West Lothian supports people aged 55 and over in a variety of ways to live the life they want to live. Our approach is recovery-focused and works alongside people; drawing on their personal strengths and assets within their local communities.
If you have experience in development work, supporting people with their mental health and wellbeing and are passionate about enabling people to fulfil their potential, we’d love to hear from you!
Are you a creative and motivated individual with the passion and drive to support people with a recent diagnosis of dementia to live well in their community?
If so, you can be part of a National Team of Post Diagnostic Support Link Workers (PDS Link Workers) providing high-quality, person-centered support to people living with dementia and their families for a minimum of a year following diagnosis in line with the Scottish Government’s minimum guarantee.
The aim of the PDS National Service is to enable people to live well with dementia and is centered around Alzheimer Scotland's 5 pillar model so that people move on to a period of supported self-management.
Supporting our East Lothian locality, the post will be based within the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team, East Lothian Community Hospital, Haddington, EH41 3PF. Alzheimer Scotland’s PDS Link Workers are required to be effective team workers and have the skills to build and maintain relationships with colleagues both within Alzheimer Scotland, the NHS, and other stakeholders.
Skills in using digital platforms are essential as we use a blended approach to support people that involve some virtual meetings and online groups.
Applicants must hold a recognised relevant professional qualification, have a good understanding of dementia and how it affects people and their families along with excellent communication skills, a warm flexible approach, combined with skills in empathy and relationship building.
In addition, you should have skills and knowledge at the Enhanced Level of the Promoting Excellence Framework or be able to evidence you are working towards its completion.
This post requires a full driving licence and access to a car.
The successful candidate for this post will be subject to a criminal check through Disclosure Scotland.
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.
Are you a self-starter? Are you confident, innovative and collaborative?
If yes, then this may be the role for you.
We are looking for a Community Activities Organiser who will be responsible for developing and facilitating a wide range of community activities for people living with dementia and their carers/families with a view to helping them to maintain social activities, relationships and community connections.
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.
The successful candidate for this post will be subject to a criminal check through Disclosure Scotland.
Occasional evening and weekend work may be required and a driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential to the role.
Express Group Fife is an established mental health charity with a network of social groups throughout Fife. The aim of the groups is to promote positive mental wellbeing by providing a safe place for sharing experiences and peer support. This aim is as relevant today as it was in 1977, when Express Group Fife started to operate, and the number of people living in the community with mental health problems is as large as ever.
We are looking to recruit a Group Co-ordinator to cover groups in St Andrews, Methil, Tayport, and Cupar.
There are 4 elements to the service:
* Working with groups of people around a shared activity.
* Providing a basic healthy lunch.
* Supporting service users in the development of individual support/recovery plans.
* Mental health promotion and community development work.
Job purpose:
* To support the team in working effectively with individuals by supporting service users in a group setting and assisting in the management of individuals.
* To co-ordinate and manage day support groups; in consultation with the Manager and caseworker, be responsible for the management of groups.
* To co-ordinate, manage, monitor and review the development of the groups in order to make them interesting and relevant to the people who attend.
* To provide emotional and practical support to service users with high support needs.
* To enable provision of a basic healthy lunch.
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