Contract: 1x part-time, position, 10 hours per week (FTC until 31 December )
Location: Badaguish Outdoor Dementia Resource Centre, with outreach across the Badenoch & Strathspey area
Who we are
Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. We provide support and information to people with dementia, their carers and families, we campaign for the rights of people with dementia and fund vital dementia research.
We are now recruiting a Brain Health Co-ordinator to join our innovative Outdoor Brain Health & Dementia Resource Centre team at Badaguish. This is a new role with a unique opportunity to make a real difference in dementia prevention and community wellbeing.
This post was made possible through ‘Cairngorms ’, a Cairngorms National Park Authority program supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund with thanks to National Lottery players.
What you’ll do
As Brain Health Co-ordinator, you’ll help to embed and expand our brain health and dementia risk reduction work across the Badenoch & Strathspey area. You’ll support the delivery of engaging education programmes, community initiatives, and green health activities that inspire people of all ages to take steps towards better brain health.
Why join us?
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team, working at the intersection of public health, education, and the natural environment. You’ll have the chance to contribute to pioneering work in brain health and green health, while making a real and lasting impact in communities.
What you’ll have
We’re looking for someone who is:
1. Passionate about brain health, dementia prevention and community wellbeing.
2. Confident in engaging with a wide range of people and communities.
3. Creative, adaptable, and able to bring ideas to life in different settings.
4. A collaborative team player, with good organisational and communication skills.
Applicants must have a full and valid driving license and vehicle to be able to travel for this role.
To apply, please visit our website by clicking here, and fill out our online application form.
The successful candidate for this post will be required to provide proof of right to work in the UK and will also be subject to a PVG check through Disclosure Scotland.
Expected date of interview: Friday 17 October