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Post Diagnostic Support Link Worker

Part-Time 24000 - 36000 £ / year (est.) No home office possible

At a Glance

Tasks: Support individuals with dementia to thrive in their communities through person-centred care.
Company: Join Alzheimer Scotland, a leading charity dedicated to improving lives affected by dementia.
Benefits: Enjoy flexible part-time hours, meaningful work, and the chance to make a real difference.
Other info: Position requires a full driving license and access to a car; remote work options available.
Why this job: Be part of a passionate team, helping others while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
Qualifications: Must have a relevant qualification, understanding of dementia, and excellent communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 24000 - 36000 £ per year.

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Contract: 1x permanent, part-time position, 28 hours per week

Location Base: South-East Locality Office, 40 Captain’s Road, Edinburgh, EH17 8QF

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 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.

The model includes understanding the illness and coming to terms with the diagnosis, peer support, connecting and maintaining links with their community along with planning for future care and decision making to develop an outcome focused plan to support their future hopes, desires, and aspirations.

Supporting our Edinburgh locality, the post will be based within the South East of the city. 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 on-line 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 license and access to a car.

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:10 July 2025

Closing date: 6 July 2025

Recruiting Manager: Julia Mackenzie

Tele: 07765393933

Email: jmackenzie@alzscot.org