Dementia Adviser

We have two exciting opportunities to join our Cwm Taf Morgannwg team as a Dementia Adviser

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

You will have the rewarding experience of providing information, guidance and support to people affected by dementia.

The two posts will be Community and Home based covering areas as follows:

• 1 fulltime post covering Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil
• 1 fulltime post covering Rhondda Cynon Taf and some of Bridgend

These posts will also include an element of developing a pre-diagnosis support service, working with local Memory Clinics and GP surgeries to identify people who are waiting to undergo the diagnosis process who may want to access emotional and practical support and advice whilst waiting.

As a Dementia Adviser, you will:

• Provide dementiaspecific knowledge, information and advice to people affected by dementia, managing a caseload of people that you are supporting.
• Work closely with health, adult social care and third sector colleagues assessing, signposting, and providing information and guidance to support people affected by dementia.
• Build robust working relationships and develop networking opportunities with a range of local partners and community organisations, e.g. memory clinics, social services, GPs.
• Create pathways with partner organisations who work in the field of dementia, ensuring seamless, holistic consistent support and empowering individuals to make informed choices.
• Provide dementia support facetoface, by telephone and online.

About you

We are looking to welcome an approachable, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable Community-based Dementia Adviser who will focus on supporting people affected by Dementia across the areas of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr Tydfil and Bridgend.

You will have:

• A passion for supporting people to maintain their independence, improve their sense of wellbeing, and help them take more control of their lives
• A solid and compassionate understanding of the needs of people affected by dementia
• The ability to work inclusively with people affected by dementia, along with an understanding of the need for client confidentially
• Great communication skills, adapting your approach to ensure understanding at all levels
• Effective networking and influencing skills and the ability to manage several tasks at once and keep yourself motivated to perform under pressure
• Good IT skills and experience working with databases and virtual meeting software (e.g., MS Teams and Zoom)
• The ability to travel across the areas of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr Tydfil and Bridgend independently when required

Closing date: 7th August 2024

Interview date:

TBC
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're a national charity providing dementia support to a community that's ethnically diverse, but we don't reflect this in our senior leadership.

This needs to change.

We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the community we exist to serve.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from ethnically diverse communities who are traditionally underrepresented in the charity sector leadership roles.

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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