Community Dementia Advisor

Found in: Jooble UK C2 - 2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Alzheimers Society Full time
About The Role

Could you be a part of supporting and empowering people and their families with expert guidance and advice? Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of people affected by dementia? Do you want a rewarding career where every day is different? Yes? Well, we would love to hear from you

Area role covers:

Community based Role covering Sefton Merseyside
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our talented team as a Dementia Adviser. You will have the rewarding experience of providing information, guidance, and support to people affected by dementia in identifying their needs, to help maintain independence, improving sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives.

  • Assist people with dementia and their carers in identifying their needs, providing information and guidance to help maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives.
  • Be part of a highly motivated and supportive team, sharing responsibility of some Group Activities.
  • Build relationships with a range of local contacts, networking with health and care professionals, marketing the Sefton Dementia Support Service and providing dementia support.
  • Develop networks and pathways with partner organisations who work in the field of dementia, ensuring seamless and consistent support and empowering individuals affected by dementia to make informed choices.
  • Provide support face-to-face, by telephone and online.
About you

We are looking for a highly motivated individual, with an understanding of dementia, and the needs of those affected with these conditions. We are looking for someone who is approachable and knowledgeable to join our knowledgeable and passionate team. Our Dementia Adviser's support people in their homes we interact face to face, over the telephone and virtually, to give people the tools and knowledge to make informed decisions about their future. As a community-based worker, you will be required to attend a range of meetings, appointments and venues as well as working from home.

You will;
  • Be empathetic and non-judgmental in your approach with a commitment to equal opportunity.
  • It is desirable that you have knowledge and experience of Adult and Children Safeguarding, Information Governance policies and procedures and statutory laws such as the Mental Capacity Act
  • Have good communication skills to meet the diverse needs of our community and represent their needs to statutory and other voluntary agencies.
  • Have a sound knowledge of IT systems to record data, write reports and communicate by email.
  • Understand client confidentiality and how this is applied when representing client needs.
  • Preferably had some experience of working with a wide variety of relevant agencies.
  • Have the ability and means able to travel independently around Sefton.
Closing date:

6th May 2024

Interview date:

20th May 2024

About You

About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.

Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organization.

Our Values
  • We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focused and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
  • Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don't shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

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.

We are committed to building a diverse organization that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

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