Specialist Dementia Carer Link Worker

Overview

Location: North Lanarkshire

Contract: 1 Position, Temporary, Maternity cover 35 hours

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.

Are you a creative and motivated individual with the passion and drive to support family carers of people living with dementia?

You can be part of a Team of Specialist Dementia Carer Link Workers (SDC Link Workers) providing dementia expertise and support to those affected by dementia, with a specific focus on family carers.

The aim of the role is to support family carers to understand the illness, and provide evidence-based intervention, practical advice and emotional support at all stages, including key transition points and bereavement.

The post will be based within Motherwell, supporting North Lanarkshire locality and working across Wishaw and Shotts.

The successful candidate will have a flexible approach and be able to deal with a number of enquiries and partnerships driven from the community and external partners including Social Services and NHS. You’ll be a fantastic communicator who listens effectively to our service users and provides clear, concise and detailed advice to a varied audience.

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.

Full driving licence and access to a vehicle during working time.

For a full job description and person specification please see the attachments section of this advert.

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.

Interviews: 12 February 2026