Dementia support manager jobs
Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)
Benefits:
- enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
- family-friendly policies
- 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva)
- three x basic salary life assurance cover
- free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
- 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash) - access to a wellbeing app
- flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
- learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
- commitment to employee health and wellbeing.
- we have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer
Join Dementia UK as Policy and Public Affairs Manager (Scotland) and play a pivotal role in shaping our influence as we deliver our 2025–30 strategy. This new role reflects a significant investment in expanding our Campaigns, Policy and Public Affairs function, strengthening our ability to drive change across all nations of the UK. You will lead our work to amplify Dementia UK’s voice in Scotland, ensuring that the experiences of people living with dementia, and the Admiral Nurses who support them, drive meaningful improvements in care and support.
You will spearhead our political and policy engagement in Scotland, building trusted relationships with MSPs, civil servants, political advisers and sector partners. Through sharp political insight and rigorous policy development, you will help shape our influencing priorities, identify strategic opportunities, and position Dementia UK as a credible and authoritative voice on dementia care within the Scottish policy landscape.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across policy, public affairs, campaigns, communications, clinical services and lived experience, you will develop and deliver a Scottish policy and public affairs strategy that aligns with our UK-wide approach. You will also represent Dementia UK externally as our primary political contact in Scotland, ensuring our perspectives are heard in key debates and decision‑making forums.
To thrive in this role, you will bring strong political instincts, deep knowledge of Scottish political institutions and policy processes, and a proven ability to build influential relationships with senior stakeholders. You will be a strategic thinker with the confidence to lead evidence-based policy development, assess risks and opportunities in a fast-moving environment, and drive forward activity that supports our long-term ambition to transform dementia care across the UK.
We would love to hear from you! If you would like to find out more about the role, or have any queries, please get in touch via the email on our website.
Our culture
In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.
Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.
Dementia UK is a Disability Confident Employer.
By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.
*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs
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Finance and Operations Business Partner
As the Finance and Operations Business Partner, you will work alongside the different directorates of the Charity, providing financial information, tools, analysis and insight to Directors and Heads of Service. You will challenge their thinking, helping them to make more informed financial and operational decisions to help drive the business strategy.
You will work closely with all areas of the Charity, forming good relationships with stakeholders, providing real-time financial support and analysis. You will be a trusted financial adviser who is willing and able to challenge decisions in a valued and constructive way.
You will be required to be in the office at least two days per week and will have a high level of financial acumen and understanding, with the ability to bring the numbers to life. Through your knowledge of business activity, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Executive Director of Finance and Operations and the Head of Finance, providing regular updates to ensure the charity is on track and to enable accurate future forecasting and longer-term business planning.
Providing a strong integration between Finance, Corporate Services, and the rest of the Charity, you will assist in driving change across the organisation, ensuring that Finance is always at the forefront of any decision making. In a period where Alzheimer’s Research UK is looking to continue to grow, you will be key in making sure that financial and other operational impact is considered at all times.
Key Responsibilities:
· Support the development and implementation of best financial practices.
· Manage and process the quarterly financial forecasts.
· Assist with operational planning, including financial assessment of new initiatives, and processing the annual budgets.
· Provide financial analysis and support to budget holders and directors.
· Prepare the monthly management reports and commentary, enhancing the story behind the numbers.
· Monitor and assess financial trends, risks, and opportunities to inform future forecasting and business planning.
· Liaise with the insight and development team to understand the potential impact of the external macro environment on actual and projected business performance.
· Assess the payback from key fundraising activities; and assess returns on investment for both existing and new events.
· Provide financial training to operational stakeholders as required, to enhance financially sound decision making across the organisation.
· Critical friend.
· Act as a conduit between Corporate Services and the rest of the organisation to ensure that all operational aspects are consulted and considered before decisions are made.
What we are looking for:
· Accounting or financial qualification or qualified by experience
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including an advanced knowledge of Excel, with an understanding of functions such as Pivot Tables and Formulas
· Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
· Experience in a previous finance role
· Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and numeracy skills
· Strong organisational and time management skills
· Ability to problem solve
· Ability to build constructive relationships with stakeholders at all levels
· Ability to communicate effectively to colleagues at all levels across the Charity
· Ability and willingness to challenge decisions in a valued and constructive way and to provide a balanced/countered perspective
· Ability to interpret information and prioritise what is important
· Ability to understand and leverage financial and non-financial data
· Ability to demonstrate a deep understanding of organisational operations
· Passionate, proactive, and friendly attitude
· Methodical and adaptable approach
· Strategic thinker
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £55,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 22nd March 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Peer Support In-Reach Service is a partnership between several local Minds. Senior Peer Support Workers and Peer Support Workers, who have direct lived experience of mental health issues, are working on in-patient wards in Croydon, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Wandsworth to provide recovery-focused peer support to people as they leave hospital and journey towards living independently in the community.
SEL Mind have a two vacancies for Peer Support Workers to join the team: one based in Lewisham and one in Greenwich.
You will use your lived experience whilst on the ward to help people build skills to manage their home and finances, connect with family and friends, pursue social or vocational interests, to get more involved in their local community and to stay physically and mentally well. Your support will be person-centred and may include mentoring, coaching, emotional support and facilitating access to community activities, practical support, work or study.
The role will be ward-based initially until the patient is ready for discharge; you will then work with them to develop their support plans and goals. You will support them with the transition into the community for up to 6 weeks, helping them to connect with community resources to ensure they are well-supported in the community and working towards their goals.
Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Closing date: Sunday 15th March (11:59pm)
Likely interview date: Week beginning 13th April
We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.
About Us
SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and know that our organisation is made stronger by the variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation, and are working hard to build a workforce that even better reflects the communities we support.
SEL Mind is somewhere that you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems or anything else that’s part of who you are.
Read more about staff benefits and why staff love working here on our website.
We work to be there when it matters for people living with mental health problems and dementia in Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark



We are seeking a sessional worker with experience of facilitating groups to lead weekly psychoeducational sessions on Wednesdays from April 1 through June 17 from 6.45pm to 7.30pm. We will be one of ten local Minds participating in a 12-week rollout of Bat & Chat, a new and innovative programme funded by National Mind that aims to enhance mental health through guided psychoeducation and cricket-based activities.
Based at the Oval Cricket Ground, each weekly session will consist of 45 minutes of progressive cricket skill development with professional coaches, a 30-minute break, then 45 minutes of structured psychoeducational group work with the facilitator, who will be required to be present from 6.15-7.30pm.
The successful candidate must be available to run all 12 sessions and as part of the role will receive a comprehensive handbook that includes session structures with scope to adapt, facilitation tips, themes, and prompt questions. They will also be required to collect and input session attendance and outcomes into a database, for which training will be given during working hours.
The programme will:
- Run weekly for 12 weeks from 1st April to 17th June 2026
- Support up to 12 group participants
- Be open to all genders, but previous cohorts have mainly consisted of men, and we expect this to be the case here, given our partnership with cricket clubs and our outreach strategy
- Sessions to take place at The Oval Cricket Ground
Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Closing date: Sunday 15th March (11:59pm)
Likely interview date: Week beginning 23rd March
We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.
About Us
SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and know that our organisation is made stronger by the variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation, and are working hard to build a workforce that even better reflects the communities we support.
SEL Mind is somewhere that you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems or anything else that’s part of who you are.
We work to be there when it matters for people living with mental health problems and dementia in Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Volunteering Administrator FTC
The Volunteer Management team is responsible for embedding an organisational approach to volunteer engagement which enables volunteers to feel inspired, valued, supported, and connected to the charity, where they are a vital part of our community.
The Volunteering Administrator plays a significant part in contributing to the success of the team to deliver key parts of the volunteer journey (recruiting, induction, training, supporting, and retaining volunteers). The role is key to volunteer experience, maintaining good practice, developing a culture of positive engagement and raising the profile of volunteering internally and externally.
The role will be known internally as Volunteer Executive.
This is a 24-month FTC.
Key Responsibilities:
Administration, customer service and delivery
· Act as the first port of contact for internal and external enquiries, coordinating the shared volunteer email inbox.
· Acting as a key point of contact for the import, maintenance and integrity of volunteering data.
· Publish volunteer recruitment adverts on relevant external platforms.
· Coordinate the administration of volunteer recruitment and selection processes (including paperwork, referencing, ID badges etc) to ensure a fair and consistent approach is followed.
· Share key information, briefings, and timely reminders with volunteers ahead of their scheduled involvement.
· Send thank you messages to volunteers after they have contributed.
· Update Salesforce after volunteer activities to ensure accurate tracking of participation and engagement.
· Process volunteer expense claims in line with organisational procedures.
Collaboration and communication
· Collaborate with colleagues to ensure volunteer applications are responded to within agreed timescales.
· Work with colleagues to ensure accuracy, validity and reliability of volunteer data. Ensuring that it reflects volunteer contribution and delivers reliable insights.
· Take a proactive approach to understand external events and initiatives taking place across the charity, providing support on the requirements for successful volunteer involvement.
· Contribute to the production and distribution of resources for volunteer-involving events, including, but not limited to recruitment, onboarding, and training materials.
· Support the upkeep of volunteering information on internal communication channels, ensuring all relevant policies, reference materials and documents are made available and kept up to date.
· Post updates in our Facebook group, and other volunteer engagement forums, to help build our volunteer community and promote good practice.
· Gather volunteer case studies and testimonials and share them internally to support organisational learning and storytelling.
· Liaise with volunteers when they end their involvement, ensuring they feel supported and appreciated.
· Monitor feedback survey responses and escalate significant insights or concerns to relevant colleagues to support continuous improvement.
· Promote a positive culture that values and embeds the work of volunteers both internally and externally.
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
· Knowledge of IT packages such as MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
· Experience of working in a customer-service or people-facing environment.
· Experience of processing and/or handling personal (sensitive) data.
· Experience of working with databases.
· Some understanding of the principles and good practice of successful volunteer involvement including recruitment, selection, induction, training, support, recognition, and retention.
· A professional and hardworking team player.
· Excellent I.T. skills.
· Developed organisational skills with a strong attention to detail.
· Excellent communication skills, including presentation skills.
· A conscientious approach to work and good time management skills.
· Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with volunteers and colleagues.
· Ability to work under pressure, manage conflicting priorities and changing deadlines.
Additional Information:
Ways of working:
As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £24,000 per annum, plus benefits.
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 22nd March 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Peer Support In-Reach Service is a partnership between several local Minds. Senior Peer Support Workers and Peer Support Workers, who have direct lived experience of mental health issues, are working on in-patient wards in Croydon, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Wandsworth to provide recovery-focused peer support to people as they leave hospital and journey towards living independently in the community.
We are seeking a Senior Peer Support Worker to join the team in Lewisham and line manage the Peer Support Workers.
You will use your lived experience whilst on the ward to help people to build skills to manage their home, finances, connect with family and friends, pursue social or vocational interests, to get more involved in their local community and to stay physically and mentally well.
Your support will be person-centred and may include mentoring, coaching, emotional support and facilitating access to community activities, practical support, work or study. The role will be ward-based initially until the patient is ready for discharge; you will then work with them to develop their support plans and goals. You will support them with the transition into the community for up to 6 weeks, helping them to connect with community resources to ensure they are well-supported in the community and working towards their goals.
Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Closing date: Sunday 15th March (11:59pm)
Likely interview date: Week beginning 23rd March
We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.
About Us
SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and know that our organisation is made stronger by the variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation, and are working hard to build a workforce that even better reflects the communities we support.
SEL Mind is somewhere that you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems or anything else that’s part of who you are.
Read more about staff benefits and why staff love working here on our website.
We work to be there when it matters for people living with mental health problems and dementia in Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark



South East London Mind has been delivering a young person’s counselling service to students at Southwark College for several years.
We are seeking a Sessional College Counsellor until the end of the summer term. You’ll provide an age-appropriate counselling service that allows the students to explore their mental health and wellbeing, along with the socioeconomic factors that impact this. You’ll manage a caseload of students, triaging new clients to the service, coordinating the waiting list and capturing data and outcome measures on a CRM database.
We are looking for someone with a professionally recognised diploma or equivalent in Counselling or Psychotherapy who has experience of providing counselling to young people aged 14 upwards. As you’ll be working closely with pastoral staff on-site, an ability to work independently but collaboratively, to be proactive and show initiative is essential for this role.
The role will involve:
- Offering age-appropriate counselling sessions, including assessments and risk assessments
- Working with teachers and pastoral staff to ensure that students are triaged and the relevant level of care and support is offered
- Record keeping: maintaining up-to-date records of work undertaken, including session notes, service records and Views CRM database records
- Contributing to quarterly monitoring reports, including reflections on key themes and issues experienced by students, case studies, and outcome measurement tools
- Liaising where appropriate with other SEL Mind staff, school/college staff or agencies including local statutory and voluntary sector professionals and organisations
- Attendance at regular supervisions with the Head of Services and meeting with other College Counsellors to keep abreast of key issues and needs across the service
Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Closing date: Sunday 23rd March (11:59pm)
Likely interview date: Wednesday 1st April
We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.
About Us
SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and know that our organisation is made stronger by the variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation, and are working hard to build a workforce that even better reflects the communities we support.
SEL Mind is somewhere that you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems or anything else that’s part of who you are.
We work to be there when it matters for people living with mental health problems and dementia in Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you compassionate, organised, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of older people living with dementia? Join our Wellbeing and Connections team, in this role supporting those with dementia and their carers and family, for residents aged 60+ in the London Borough of Westminster.
About the role:
As our Dementia Coordinator, you’ll lead the development and coordination of a tailored, personalised dementia-focused service, working closely with volunteers, carers, and local partners. Your work will help create a supportive, connected community where people living with dementia feel valued, engaged and have greater control over thier management of thier condition.
We have existing monthly activites for those with dementia including our MCST group and our monthly Memory Cafés. The first offers a structured group session and the cafes offers a relaxed, informal setting for people with dementia and their family, friends and carers to get together. The Memory Cafés provides a mixture of talks, information and advice, entertainment and activities. You will work with staff and volunteers to ensure the delivery of these services and ensure they meet the needs of your clients and carers.
Our broader offer includes a range of services with tailored support through holistic understanding of those who seek our support. Please see our website for our range of services.
What you’ll do:
- Lead the devlopment and delivery of a client focussed offer for those with early stage dementia, undertaking personalised assessments and planning to meet the individual needs of clients and thier carers.
- Work with the wider team to support clients in accessing dementia related support, befriending support, social activities beyond the dementia groups and other related services.
- Build strong partnerships with local dementia services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
- Use and support the team of existing dementia linked volunteers and develop further recruitment and training as needed.
Who you are:
You have experience working in dementia services or the voluntary sector or in a personal context, and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by people living with dementia and their carers. You’re proactive, organised, and passionate about delivering person-centred support that makes a real difference.
Why join us?
You’ll be part of a small, caring team committed to practical, person-centred support for older people both through groups and as individuals. This is a unique chance to shape a growing service and improve the quality of life for people living with dementia in your community.
Closing date for applications: 12th March 2026 at 9am. Interview dates: 17th / 18th March 2026
Please check our Website for further information if needed.
Role Overview
The Dementia Service Co-ordinator is a newly created role responsible for coordinating and developing Age UK Croydon’s Dementia Service. A varied role with development, supervisory, and facilitation responsibilities, it offers an exciting opportunity to join the team and help shape the service to support people living with dementia, their carers, and the wider community. The Dementia Service sits within the Healthier Lifestyles Team and currently offers six monthly Memory Tree Cafés for people living with mild to moderate dementia and their carers, alongside co-located support groups for carers. Cafes are delivered at our Brigstock Road Community Hall and across the borough in local community venues.
The role has two main areas of responsibility: coordinating, facilitating and expanding the existing café and carers’ group; developing a new preventative strand of the service focused on providing information and advice to residents aged 50+ on raising awareness of dementia, promoting brain health and reducing the risk of developing dementia.
The post holder will ensure the effective delivery, monitoring and evaluation of our dementia-related services across the borough. You will supervise and work with the staff and volunteer team to provide a welcoming, inclusive environment within our Memory Tree Cafes and carers’ support groups which promotes interaction, stimulation and wellbeing. You will build and maintain positive working relationships across Age UK Croydon and with external partners, referrers and stakeholders, including health professionals and voluntary organisations, to develop and promote the service.
Age UK Croydon is currently reviewing its Dementia Service, and in this role the post holder will work closely with the Healthier Lifestyles Service Manager to put the review’s recommendations into practice, ensuring improvements and new monitoring systems are embedded across the service.
Closing date for applications: 9am, 4th March 2026 (Extended until 11th March 2026)
Interview Dates: 17th March 2026
Please note this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check
Our mission is to reach, involve, support and connect people so they can age well in Croydon.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have the commitment and values to make a real difference to the lives of people with care needs? Are you passionate about empowering them to improve their quality of life, promoting health and wellbeing and supporting them to realise their hopes, dreams and aspirations?
Creative Support is a not-for-profit organisation which provides high-quality, person-centred support to people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health needs and dementia. The support we offer is tailored to the individual, and promotes their independence and community engagement.
We are seeking a warm, compassionate and proactive Extra Care Registered Manager to provide person-centered care and support to our services users. The service based in vibrant, multi-generational Cecil Gardens which supports service users to be independent and foster connections with the community. Being the CQC Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the operational management of Cecil Gardens along with a wider senior team.
Cecil Gardens rated Good in ALL domains in 2026. We are on the journey to being an outstanding extra care service, and are looking for an ambitious, committed registered manager who is ready to help us and those we support reach our goals.
Working in collaboration with the landlord, stakeholders and local health and social care services, you will ensure that the highest standards of care and support are provided. You will ensure that the service empowers clients and meets their needs and preferences. You will work in conjunction with service users’ families and friends to promote a positive atmosphere within the service. The ability to work in an empathetic and holistic way in order to maintain orientation and independence is essential. You must be flexible, energetic and reliable. You will be responsible for managing a team of care staff at Cecil Gardens.
You must be willing to embrace all aspects of the role including, but not limited to, providing support with dignified personal care and domestic tasks, and supporting individuals to access employment, education, and social opportunities. We value the personal skills and interests you will bring to both the role and to the lives of the people we support. You must be willing to work occasional shifts including mornings, evenings and weekends.
Previous experience in services for people with a range of support needs is essential. Your approach will be warm, person centered and respectful. Creative Support is committed to your continuous professional development and you will have the opportunity to explore your training and development needs.
Vacancy Reference Number: 88226
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.
Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.
We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK
Creative Support is a not for profit provider of person centered care and support



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)
Benefits:
- enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
- family-friendly policies
- 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva)
- three x basic salary life assurance cover
- free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
- 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash) - access to a wellbeing app
- flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
- learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
- commitment to employee health and wellbeing.
- we have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer
Join us as a key member of the Individual Giving, In Memory and Legacy team, where you’ll help deliver inspiring Individual Giving (IG) fundraising campaigns, achieving income targets to support people affected by dementia across the UK.
As the Individual Giving Executive, you’ll contribute to the development and delivery of acquisition and retention campaigns across a range of income‑generating products. Working closely with colleagues and external partners, you’ll support the creation of multi‑channel marketing activity, produce audience‑focused content, and help deliver effective donor journeys that strengthen supporter engagement. You’ll also assist with monitoring campaign performance and producing evaluations that inform future activity.
A core part of your role will be providing warm, timely and thoughtful stewardship. From responding to enquiries and thanking donors to coordinating administrative processes and supporting telemarketing and face‑to‑face activity, you’ll help ensure every supporter receives an exceptional experience.
This role is ideal for someone with experience in fundraising, marketing or supporter‑facing work who is organised, proactive and eager to develop their skills. You’ll bring strong communication abilities, an interest in digital and direct marketing, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality, supporter‑centred work.
We would love to hear from you! If you would like to find out more about the role, or have any queries, please get in touch via email available on our vacancy page.
Our culture
In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.
Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.
Dementia UK is a Disability Confident Employer.
By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.
*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
When dementia changes someone’s life, the right support can make all the difference. If you care about helping people live well with dementia and making sure carers feel informed, listened to and supported, this could be a role where you genuinely see the impact of your work. We are excited to be offering a great opportunity to work closely with the Local Service Manager to maintain and develop networks.
Contract – Fixed Term Contract (12 months maternity cover)
Location – Across Leicester & Leicestershire with homeworking requirements
Our role is a rewarding and varied opportunity to be at the heart of our work across the Leicestershire area. As a Dementia Adviser, you'll build and maintain trusted relationships across the community, becoming a familiar and supportive presence for people navigating what can be one of the most difficult times of their lives. You'll play a key role in running and engaging in group activities — including our much-loved Singing for the Brain sessions and Lived Experience groups — creating safe, inclusive spaces where people can connect, share, and feel less alone. You'll also be responsible for keeping detailed and accurate records of your work, updating our CRM system with confidential notes to ensure the highest standard of care and continuity for every person we support. Whether you're reaching out to people by phone, or facilitating a group, every interaction matters —
and you'll be there to make it count.
What you’ll need:
- Ability to travel across the Leicestershire area.
- Understanding and knowledge of dementia and the impact it has on individuals carers and families.
- Ability to support people to maintain their independence, improve their sense of well-being, and help them take more control of their lives.
- Experience with communicating with a wide range of people, adapting your approach to ensure understanding at all levels.
- Great organisational and timekeeping skills.
- Able to represent the needs of the organisation and clients externally.
- Good IT skills, experience working with client / patient databases and meeting software (Teams / Zoom).
Interview Dates: to be confirmed via MS Teams
About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.
At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.
Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.
Our hiring process
During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. We are working hard to ensure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible, so please do inform us of your experience and anything you think we could do better by completing our candidate survey when you apply. Please also contact Alzheimer’s Society Talent Acquisition Team via [email protected] for application support or any adjustments you might need.
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value it truly adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to showcase them in your own voice.
We try to avoid closing roles early where possible, however if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close earlier than the advertised closing date. Should this occur, we will aim to provide you with at least 48 hours' notice.
We are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring the welfare of those we work with, due to the nature of some of our roles, we might need to carry out a DBS check at the relevant level.
Giving back to you
Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.
You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it’s like to be an employee at the Society.
You will have your own local patch, walking alongside people living with dementia and the people who care about them. This is a role built on trust and kindness. You will listen carefully, understand what matters most to each person and offer guidance that helps them feel steadier and more confident as their situation changes.
Your days will be varied and meaningful. You might be visiting someone at home, offering calm reassurance over the phone, or working closely with GP surgeries and other professionals to make sure the right support is in place. We operate a triage system for new referrals and you will play your part in making sure people are responded to quickly and thoughtfully. You will manage your own caseload, keeping clear and accurate records, while always seeing the person behind the paperwork.
You will be part of a caring and dynamic local team who share ideas, reflect together and support one another. There will be time to meet as a team and opportunities to keep growing your knowledge of dementia, with your manager and colleagues alongside you.
What you will be doing
- Building trusted relationships with people living with dementia and their carers across the East Riding
- Offering personalised information, advice and emotional support
- Visiting people at home, supporting by telephone and linking in with GP surgeries
- Taking part in the triage rota to ensure new referrals are handled with care
- Keeping accurate, respectful records on our systems and managing your own caseload
About you
You understand that dementia touches every part of someone’s life, and you approach your work with patience and empathy.
You will be:
- Compassionate and genuinely person centred in your approach
- Organised and comfortable managing your own time and workload
- Confident using IT systems to record information clearly
- A skilled communicator who can have open, human conversations
- A supportive team member who values working better together
If you are looking for a part time role where you can see the impact of your kindness and professionalism every week, we would love to hear from you.
Interviews taking place on 24th March via Teams
At Alzheimer's Society, we're the UK's leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.
Together with our supporters, we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.
Our hiring process
During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. We are working hard to ensure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible, so please do inform us of your experience and anything you think we could do better by completing our candidate survey when you apply. Please also contact Alzheimer's Society Talent Acquisition Team via [email protected] for application support or any adjustments you might need.
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value it truly adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to showcase them in your own voice.
We try to avoid closing roles early where possible, however if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close earlier than the advertised closing date. Should this occur, we will aim to provide you with at least 48 hours' notice.
We are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring the welfare of those we work with, due to the nature of some of our roles, we might need to carry out a Criminal Record Check at the relevant level. You can read more information via our Website.
Giving back to you
Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.
You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it's like to be an employee at the Society.
Job Summary
This is a three-year National Lottery funded role which will support ReMind’s post diagnosis support team to deliver and further develop a programme of interventions and resources for those diagnosed with dementia, their carers and families in communities in BA2, BA3 and BS31. This role is key to supporting delivery of a suite of annual activities including courses, events, information days and peer support sessions. The post holder will work with the Head of Engagement, Programme Manager and wider project team to contribute towards planning and to deliver support interventions as well as supporting local partnership working, ensuring take-up of interventions and an excellent beneficiary experience.
ReMind UK overview
ReMind UK is an independent charity and internationally renowned centre for research, diagnosis and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. Our research aims to improve life for people with dementia and their families and carers, and to find drug and non-drug treatments for people with conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and other diseases predominantly affecting older people. Our contracted NHS Memory Clinic service, private memory assessments and allied activities provide support to people affected. We are currently in an ambitious phase of organizational development increasing our impact through clinical and academic research and our post diagnosis support. We work closely with the Universities of Bath, Bristol and other research Institutions, both nationally and internationally and with the Royal United Hospital, Bath.
The Role
This is an exciting and varied role which will suit an organised and compassionate individual who loves working face to face with groups and supporting people to live their best life. You’ll be an excellent communicator with the ability to engage people in activities ensuring the person with dementia can fully participate as well as carers. As Facilitator, you will use your insight into what works best in supporting those affected by cognitive impairment to support design of our interventions for people diagnosed with a memory condition and those who care for them. You will work closely with staff, volunteers, partners and beneficiaries to deliver accessible, safe and supportive events and course sessions, ensuring that people who engage with the post-diagnosis support programme, connect with others with shared experience, are adequately supported to take part and have fun, and receive appropriate resources to help them to live well with dementia for as long as possible.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Deliver friendly, stimulating, person-centred interventions on behalf of ReMind UK, including courses in local community venues, seasonal group activities and events and Carers Information Days as agreed with the Programme Manager.
2. Take responsibility for opening up, clearing up and locking venues as required.
3. Manage volunteers during sessions ensuring roles are organized and volunteers briefed on activities and schedule.
4. Facilitate sessions including welcoming participants,, greeting guest speakers, introducing and setting up activities, supporting participants and ensuring everyone is able to fully participate with the support of staff and volunteers.
5. Gather feedback from groups and adjust activities or session content and timings as needed to ensure that interventions are tailored to the group and individual needs and preferences are met.
6. Support the Project Team through contributing insight and experience from working closely with beneficiaries in a variety of venues to design year-round evidence-based interventions that meet the needs of participants and funders.
7. Working with the Programme Manager, support awareness raising, researching, initiating and maintaining partnerships with local community groups, health care providers and stakeholders to ensure ReMind UK maximizes reach and creates adequate awareness of the post-diagnosis support programme.
8. Ensure that materials and resources used at events, groups and courses are requested and purchased in good time and taken to each intervention.
9. Work with the Project Team to ensure attendance and evaluation data is captured at each intervention, allowing time for collection of feedback from participants and ensuring data is accurately captured through processes set out by the Programme Manager for reporting to funders and for continuous improvement of interventions.
10. Contribute to the production of Risk Assessments and mitigations to ensure safeguarding of beneficiaries during interventions.
11. Act on and disseminate any feedback or complaints from beneficiaries using insight to inform changes to interventions or delivery and if a complaint, report to the wider Project Team and manage in accordance with the complaints procedure.
12. Speak to beneficiaries expressing an interest or being referred to the programme to ensure they are appropriately allocated a suitable event or course
13. Gather stories, testimonials and images from interventions and keep up to date records of permissions for use, ensuring these are communicated with the team and input onto the CRM.
14. Any other reasonable duties requested appropriate to the role, your skills and responsibilities.
Interviews will take place Thursday 26th March
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Research Grant Manager - FTC
ARUK is migrating to a new grants management system, Flexigrant, creating an exciting opportunity for a Research Grants Manager to act as the product owner for ARUK’s grant-making processes. This role will sit at the intersection of research funding, systems delivery, and stakeholder engagement. You will be responsible for configuring, embedding, and continuously improving Flexigrant to support ARUK’s grant-making activities across the full funding lifecycle — from scheme design and application, through peer review and funding decisions, to post-award management and reporting.
Working closely with colleagues across the Research Funding team, the wider Research Directorate, and external partners and providers, you will ensure that ARUK’s grant processes are robust, user-centred, efficient, and scalable. This role is vital to enabling ARUK to fund the best dementia research and to support and engage our funded research community.
This role sits in the Research Directorate, an ambitious, supportive and friendly team funding world-class research to transform the lives of people affected by dementia. We’re looking for someone with research management experience, a good eye for detail and enthusiasm for improving systems and processes in a complex research funding environment.
This is a 12-month FTC
Key Responsibilities:
Grant Product & System Management
· Act as a subject matter expert and system owner for ARUK’s grants management system, Flexigrant.
· Lead the ongoing configuration, implementation and optimisation of Flexigrant, working closely with team across the Research Directorate to embed their funding schemes and workflows.
· Support the Senior Research Funding Manager to work in partnership with the external system provider to support system development, issue resolution and updates.
· Configure and open grant schemes, build application and review workflows, manage access and permissions, and create data exports to meet internal and external needs.
· Develop and maintain system guidance, documentation, and training materials for internal users and external stakeholders.
· Champion adoption of Flexigrant across the organisation, promoting best practice and continuous improvement.
Grant Programme Delivery
· Support the operational delivery of ARUK’s grant-making activities, from scheme launch through peer review to funding decisions.
· Work with the Research Grants Manager (pre-award) to support the development and delivery of expert review processes, ensuring fair, transparent assessment in line with AMRC principles.
· Work with the Research Grants Manager (post-award) with award and post-award management, including monitoring research expenditure, milestone reporting, and post-award change requests.
· Maintain accurate, high-quality grant data and records, ensuring internal and external stakeholders have access to reliable and timely information.
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
· Act as a primary contact for internal teams requiring grant information or data from Flexigrant.
· Support applicants, reviewers, and grant holders by providing clear guidance throughout the application, assessment, and award lifecycle.
· Work collaboratively with internal teams such as Science Communications and Philanthropy to support effective communication of funding opportunities and grant outcomes.
· Represent the charity at relevant external meetings and events.
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
· Degree in a life science, health-related, or relevant discipline.
· Experience of grant management or research funding administration within a charity, research organisation, university or funder, with experience supporting the full research funding lifecycle, including application, peer review, funding decisions, and post-award management.
· Practical experience of working with a grants management system or similar complex business system (e.g. Flexigrant, Grant Tracker, Salesforce, Worktribe, InfoEd, etc.) with experience of configuring or supporting funding schemes, workflows, or processes within a system or platform.
· Experience working collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including researchers, reviewers, and colleagues across multiple teams.
· Understanding of fair and transparent peer review processes and commitment to best practice (e.g. AMRC principles).
· Strong attention to detail, with experience managing accurate data, records, and reporting.
· Ability to take ownership of a system or process and drive continuous improvement. Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear guidance and explain complex processes to different audiences.
· Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
· A proactive attitude and someone who can work independently.
· Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a pragmatic and user-focused approach.
· Comfortable working in a changing environment and responding to evolving organisational needs.
· Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in research funding and ways of working.
Additional Information:
Ways of working:
As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £44,000 per annum, plus benefits.
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 8th March 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us at via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
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