Centre Activities Coordinator - Edinburgh • Edinburgh Alzheimer Scotland
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While each postholder will have a designated base, we anticipate that all three Centre Activities Coordinators will collaborate closely and provide support across both sites as needed, ensuring a seamless and inclusive experience for people living with dementia and their families. About The Role The Centre Activities Coordinators will play a vital role in developing and delivering engaging activities that align with our ALOIS programme model, which includes: Creating inclusive spaces for listening and connection. Offering meaningful opportunities for individuals and families to engage in therapeutic and social activities. Tailoring activities to support brain health and provide dementia friendly engagement Ensuring a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for those who need support. At Lauriston Castle Lodge, the two Centre Activities Coordinators will take a lead in running outdoor and nature-based activities, making full use of the beautiful surroundings to provide a green health approach to brain health and dementia care. The aim is to support people in enjoying the outdoors in a safe, structured, and therapeutic way. At the National Centre, the Centre Activities Coordinator will coordinate a range of centre-based activities, working with individuals, families, and partners in Health & Social Care, the NHS, and the wider community to enhance service delivery and raise awareness of dementia and brain health. We are looking for dynamic, compassionate, and creative individuals who can support people in both indoor and outdoor settings. They should take a person-centred, flexible, and innovative approach to organising and leading activities while working collaboratively as part of a team. Strong relationship-building skills with attendees, volunteers, key partners and colleagues are essential. We are looking for individuals with excellent communication and networking skills, a strong understanding of the values and mission of Alzheimer Scotland, and a willingness to learn and participate in relevant training. While experience working with people with dementia is desirable, it is not essential. A passion for community-based support is key, and for the Lauriston Castle Lodge roles, a genuine interest in the outdoors and green health is particularly important. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an innovative team, making a real difference in the lives of people living with dementia. If you are ready to contribute to our vision that nobody should face dementia alone, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join Alzheimer Scotland as a Centre Activities Coordinator You will be required to have a full driving license and access to a car For a full job description and person specification please see the attachments section of this advert. Successful candidate for this post will be subject to a criminal check through Disclosure Scotland. Interview date: Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 March 2025 Recruiting Manager: Lisa Moodie, Centre Manager Tel: 07918 367424 Email: lmoodie@alzscot.org Contract: 3x permanent, part-time positions, 21 hours per week Location: Various in Edinburgh A new and exciting opportunity has arisen to join Alzheimer Scotland as a Centre Activities Coordinator, with three part-time positions available across our Edinburgh locations. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to form a team across our two sites: Two postholders will be based at our new Outdoor Brain Health & Dementia Resource Centre at Lauriston Castle Lodge – with a strong focus on outdoor, nature-based, and green health activities. One postholder will be based at our National Centre in West Edinburgh, supporting a wider range of dementia-friendly activities within a centre-based setting. While each postholder will have a designated base, we anticipate that all three Centre Activities Coordinators will collaborate closely and provide support across both sites as needed, ensuring a seamless and inclusive experience for people living with dementia and their families. Role The Centre Activities Coordinators will play a vital role in developing and delivering engaging activities that align with our ALOIS programme model, which includes: Creating inclusive spaces for listening and connection. Offering meaningful opportunities for individuals and families to engage in therapeutic and social activities. Tailoring activities to support brain health and provide dementia friendly engagement Ensuring a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for those who need support. At Lauriston Castle Lodge, the two Centre Activities Coordinators will take a lead in running outdoor and nature-based activities, making full use of the beautiful surroundings to provide a green health approach to brain health and dementia care. The aim is to support people in enjoying the outdoors in a safe, structured, and therapeutic way. At the National Centre, the Centre Activities Coordinator will coordinate a range of centre-based activities, working with individuals, families, and partners in Health & Social Care, the NHS, and the wider community to enhance service delivery and raise awareness of dementia and brain health. We are looking for dynamic, compassionate, and creative individuals who can support people in both indoor and outdoor settings. They should take a person-centred, flexible, and innovative approach to organising and leading "}