Community Dementia Advisor

3 weeks ago

Hastings East Sussex, United Kingdom Alzheimers Society Full time

About The Role
Could you be a part of an expert team based in
Brighton and Hove , offering
compassionate
guidance and advice?
Are you
passionate
about making a
positive
difference in the lives of people affected by dementia?
Do you want a
rewarding
and
challenging
career where every day is different?
Yes? Well, we would love to hear from you
Location:
Community based in Brighton and Hove with some homeworking elements
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
As a Dementia Adviser you will have the rewarding opportunity to provide support and guidance to people with dementia and their carers; helping to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives. The service is unique to each service user as it is based upon their personal circumstances and support needs.
Using a person-centred approach, assess people's needs so they can access information in their preferred style.
Work closely with other teams and services within the Alzheimer's Society to support people affected by dementia.
Maintain and effectively manage a caseload, providing support plans, enabling them to adapt to changes they may experience and provide appropriate support.
Provide structured on-going support and reviews tailored to the person needs as required.
You will offer support and guidance to your clients in a variety of ways, whether in the client's own home or at other locations, face to face, by phone, letter or email. You will assist service users to access other services, providing signposting and referrals, as well as facilitating peer support groups and other group activities
About you
We are looking for an exceptional individual, with an understanding of memory loss, dementia and the needs of those affected with these conditions. Your ability to assess client needs along with the understanding of the need for client confidentially is essential to providing a valuable and worthwhile service.
Adhere to all the Society's service standards, policies and procedures.
Build close working relationships with other colleagues within the Services Team and across the Operations Directorate.
Build working relationship with external colleagues, within integrated or partnership systems, if required.
Be responsible for role managing volunteers as required.
Be responsible and accountable for the delivery of high-quality information, advice and support, including emotional support, across a range of areas. Empower people affected by dementia to live well with their condition and meet agreed outcomes.
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.
Closing date:
5th 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 organisation.
Our Values
We are
Determined to make a difference
when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed 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 organisation 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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