Dementia Adviser

3 weeks ago

Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Alzheimer's Society Full time

**About The Role**:
**Location**:Hertfordshire - Community based in Hertfordshire with some homeworking.

We are looking to welcome an approachable and flexible Dementia Adviser to work across the local community of Hertfordshire. The role will cover the whole county to meet the needs of the contractual requirements. This role will provide a great opportunity to support people affect by dementia by providing information, advice and guidance.

You will:

- Support people to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and help them feel in more control of their lives.
- Build relationships with a range of local contacts and network with health and care professionals.
- Provide support face-to-face, on the telephone and online.
- Deliver one to one services out in the community and working from home.

**About you**
- Passionate about putting people affected by dementia at the heart of everything you do.
- Empathetic and non-judgmental in your approach with a commitment to equal opportunity.
- Have an ability to assess client needs along with the understanding of the need for client confidentially.
- Possess great time management and interpersonal skills, with an understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their carers.
- Have excellent communication skills as well as strong organisational skills.
- Have a sound knowledge of IT systems.
- Able to work independently and as part of a remote working team.
- Be able to travel independently across Hertfordshire.

**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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