Community Dementia Advisor
3 weeks ago
About The Role
Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging role in supporting people affected by dementia?
Do you feel you could help people maintain their independence , improve their sense of well-being and enable them to take more control of their lives?
Would you thrive in a stimulating role where every day is different?
If yes, we are offering a great opportunity to join our Dementia Advice team, providing personalised support to people diagnosed with dementia and their carers
About the role
Location: This is a community-based role with home working which will require travel within the Bath and North East Somerset area. There may be the need for some travel within the wider Swindon, Wiltshire and Dorset area.
Contract: Fixed term contract - 9 months until end Sept 2025 to cover maternity leave
Support will be provided in person, over the telephone, via virtual options, or in writing. Our goal is to reach out to people affected by dementia from all communities and support their needs within their own community.The service will identify their needs and the services they may require, support the improvement of their overall well-being, and enable them to take control of their lives. We work closely with the local memory service and other health and social care partners to ensure the most appropriate support services are involved.
You will:
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 for managing the waiting list and attending the memory clinic on a rota basis.
Build relationships with a range of local contacts, networking with health and care professionals, and attending events and giving talks to promote our services.
Provide support face-to-face, by telephone and online.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic, committed, organised, and resilient, and who has experience or an interest in supporting people with dementia and their carers.
About you
You are:
An excellent communicator with strong organisational skills in order to manage your caseload of clients effectively.
Good at developing relationships and networking internally and externally with professionals and organisations within the area.
Empathetic and non-judgmental in your approach, committed to equal opportunity.
Passionate about putting people affected by dementia, their carers and supporters at the heart of everything you do to make our service the best it can be.
Confident in the use of IT systems such as Microsoft Office and Salesforce or a commitment to learn.
Able to manage your time effectively.
Able to build effective team relationships even though the role involves working at home remotely with some community visits and face to face meetings.
Able to travel independently across the Bath and North East Somerset area, with occasional travel in the wider Swindon, Wiltshire and Dorset area.
Closing date : 18th November 2024
Interview date : Week commencing 2nd December 2024
About You
About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.
There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.
At Alzheimer's Society we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We're here for everyone living with dementia.
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK's largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.
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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