Vacancies in Grampian, Tayside and Shetland

Dundee Services – Support Worker

5.5 hours (Saturday)
Salary Scale: (GS1 points 6-8 / £6.79- £7.22 per hour) starting point dependent on qualification

To provide support to people with dementia, including early onset, in partnership with Dundee City Council at our integrated service at Oakland Centre. Understanding/and or experience of working with or supporting vulnerable people is essential. A positive approach to dementia and a willingness to learn and participate in training (including SVQs) is essential.

Relevent qualifications/ and or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

For enquiries or application pack please contact:

Gabrielle Colston-Taylor
Service Manager
Alzheimer Scotland
Haddington Crescent
Whitfield Parish Church
Dundee DD4 0NA
Telephone 01382 509002 or e-mail DundeeServices@Alzscot.org.

Alternatively you can download an information packand an application form, guidance notes and equal opportunities form can be downloaded from the Applications page.
The closing date is Friday, 2 May 2008. Interviews will be held at The Oakland Centre in Dundee on Friday, 9 May 2008.

Successful applicants for all posts will be subject to a criminal check through Disclosure Scotland.

Dundee Services – Day Care Organiser

24 hours (Tuesday - Friday)
Salary Scale: (AP1 points 15-18 / £8.70 - £9.30 per hour)
Starting point dependent on qualification

This is an exciting opportunity to plan activities with people with dementia and early onset dementia attending our integrated service at Oakland Centre. Ideally applicants should have SVQ 2/3, HNC in Social Care or significant experience working with people with dementia.

For enquiries or application pack please contact:

Service Manager: Gabrielle Colston-Taylor
Alzheimer Scotland, Haddington Crescent, Whitfield Parish Church, Dundee DD4 0NA

Telephone No. 01382 509002 or e-mail DundeeServices@Alzscot.org

Alternatively you can download an information pack and an application form, guidance notes and equal opportunities form can be downloaded from the Applications page

The closing date is Friday, 2 May 2008. Interviews to be held at The Oakland Centre in Dundee on Friday, 9 May 2008. Successful applicants for all posts will be subject to a criminal check through Disclosure Scotland.

Dundee Services – Sessional Support Workers

Salary Scale: (GS1 points 6-8 / £6.79 - £7.22 per hour)
Starting point dependent on qualification

To provide flexible relief cover as required for our day and/or evening care services.

For enquiries or application pack please contact:

Service Manager: Gabrielle Colston-Taylor
Service: Alzheimer Scotland, Haddington Crescent, Whitfield Parish Church, Dundee DD4 0NA

Service Phone No. 01382 509002 or e-mail DundeeServices@Alzscot.org

Alternatively you can download an information pack

An application form, guidance notes and equal opportunities form can be downloaded from theApplications page

The closing date is Friday, 2 May 2008. Interviews to be held at Whitfield Parish Church in Dundee on Friday, 9 May 2008. Successful applicants for all posts will be subject to a criminal check through Disclosure Scotland.

Dundee Services – Volunteer Drivers

We are looking for drivers with their own transport to help us bring people to and from our day and evening care services in Dundee. Expenses are provided.

For enquiries or application pack please contact:

Services Administrator: Carol McShane
Dundee Service: Alzheimer Scotland, Whitfield Parish Church, Haddington Crescent, Dundee DD4 0NA

Service Phone No: 01382 509002 or e-mail DundeeService@Alzscot.org

Alternatively you can down load an information pack.

The Closing date is Friday, 2 May 2008. Successful applicants for all posts will be subject to a criminal check through Disclosure Scotland.

Aberdeen City Services – Support Workers

Salary Scale: GS1 point 6-8 (£6.79 - £7.22) per hour
Starting point is dependant on qualifications.

To provide care and support to people with dementia and their carers in the community as and when required. Understanding and / or experience of working with or supporting vulnerable people is essential. A positive approach to dementia and a willingness to learn and participate in training (including SVQ’s) is essential.

Relevant qualifications and / or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

For enquiries or application pack please contact:

Aberdeen City Services
492 Union Street
Aberdeen
AB10 1TS

Tel no 01224 644077 email: aberdeencityservices@alzscot.org

Alternatively you can download an Information pack and an application form, guidance notes and equal opportunities form can be downloaded from the Applications page.

Successful applicants will be subject to a criminal check through Disclosure Scotland.

There is no current closing date set for this vacancy.

Moray Service – Sessional Support Workers

Salary Scale: GS1 point 6 – 8 £12,366 - £13,134

As a member of our Moray Service team, you will support people with dementia and their carers at home. Good communication skills, a positive approach to dementia and a willingness to learn and participate in training (including SVQ’s) are essential.

Relevant qualifications SVQ II or equivalent and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage. Use of own car desirable.
Full training will be provided.

For enquiries or application pack please contact:

Jennifer Owen
Service Manager
Moray Service
Unit 8 Elgin Business Centre
Maisondieu Road
Elgin
IV30 1QP

Telephone: (01343) 552080 Email: morayservices@alzscot.org

Alternatively you can download an information pack and the application form, guidance notes and equal opportunities form can be downloaded from theApplications page.

Successful applicants for all posts will be subject to a criminal check through Disclosure Scotland.

North Aberdeenshire Services – Sessional Support Workers

Banff and Turriff

Varied hours per week
Salary Scale: GS1 point 6 – 8, £6.79 - £7.22 per hour
Starting point dependent on qualifications.

We are looking for people who can work flexibly and who will integrate with established teams to provide a high standard of care for people with dementia who are over 65 years of age. Successful applicants will provide support and care on a one to one basis for people in the Banff and Turriff areas in their own homes.

Relevant qualifications and / or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage. A comprehensive training package is in place to ensure that service users are given the highest possible level of care and support. The successful applicants will be subject to a criminal convictions check. We would welcome applications from older or retired persons.

For enquiries or application pack please contact:

Janice Caine
North Aberdeenshire Service Manager
Alzheimer Scotland
Campbell Hospital, Park Crescent
Portsoy
AB45 2TR

Telephone 01261 842029 or email NASBanff@Alzscot.org

Alternatively you can download an information pack and an application form, guidance notes and equal opportunities form can be downloaded fromApplications page

There is no set Closing date for these posts.

Successful applicants for all posts will be subject to a criminal check through Disclosure Scotland.

Aberdeen City Services Volunteer Opportunities

We are always looking for volunteers - download more information from the link below:
Volunteer opportunities within Alzheimer Scotland Aberdeen City Services or phone our Aberdeen City office on 01224 647753 to be sent an application pack.