Dementia Development Co-ordinator

CrossReach is one of Scotland’s most respected care providers, supporting individuals and families affected by dementia through a network of residential and community services. We are seeking a Dementia Development Co-ordinator to lead the development and delivery of our dementia strategy and to promote best practice across all services. This role is based at our regional office in Bellshill and involves regular travel across Scotland to support staff, review practice and work in partnership with colleagues and external organisations. Main Responsibilities * Lead the implementation of CrossReach’s dementia strategy across services. * Support staff through training, resources and guidance to embed best practice. * Monitor quality and consistency of dementia care and identify areas for improvement. * Work collaboratively with service managers and senior leaders to develop and review policies and procedures. * Build and maintain strong partnerships with external organisations and contribute to national developments in dementia care. * Gather feedback from people who use our services and their families to inform service improvement. About You You will have significant experience in dementia care, including service development and staff support. A thorough understanding of current policy, legislation and best practice is essential, along with strong communication, leadership and organisational skills. You must hold an SVQ Level 4 in Social Care or an equivalent nursing or social work qualification. The ability to work independently, flexibly and collaboratively across multiple locations is essential. What We Offer * A supportive and inclusive working environment. * Access to high-quality training and professional development. * The opportunity to influence dementia care practice at both organisational and national level. If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact recruitment.team@crossreach.org.uk to arrange an informal conversation. Click Apply to start your application. We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others. Firstly, there is access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card. We also ensure that your future and that of your loved ones is secured with a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit. Balancing work and family are made easier with our suite of enhanced family friendly policies and your health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments. We even have access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, providing invaluable support when you need it most. But we also know that your training and development is important to you, and as well as a contribution to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for you. CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances. During that time, we have worked hard to understand the needs of the people who turn to us for help and with them have been at the forefront of pioneering services which have literally changed thousands of lives for the better. Today we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We are still growing, learning, and improving, thanks to the incredible people we have the privilege to support, and all those who support us. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and specialist resources in Christ’s name to further the caring work of the Church to people in challenging circumstances. As we do our work in Christ’s name the job you have applied for requires you to have a Christian faith and be able to work within and uphold our Christian Ethos. This is an Occupational Requirement under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to be registered with SSSC and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration. We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual’s unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are. If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on recruitment.team@crossreach.org.uk Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES * Application Process: Please apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. You can find out more about our recruitment process CrossReach Recruitment Process * CV Upload: DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. * Deadline: Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. * Application Assistance: For help completing an application on Jobtrain, please click here - Application Guidance - Jobtrain * To view our accessibility statement, please click here. CrossReach Accessibility Statement * Communication: Please note that most of our communication is via email; therefore, please ensure you enter your email address accurately and ensure that “Jobtrain” and “CrossReach” are marked as safe email address. However, we will at times also call you or send you a text message. * Check Email Regularly: Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates. * Support Hub: For advice and support with any system issues, please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - Jobtrain - Jobseekers Support Hub * Browser Recommendation: We recommend using the internet browsers "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain. * Amendments: Once you have submitted your application form, you will be unable to make any amendments.

Location: Shirrel, GB

Posted Date: 11/15/2025