Dementia Adviser

2 months ago


Derby, United Kingdom Alzheimer's Society Full time

**About The Role**
**Location**: Hybrid role covering Bolsover & North East Derbyshire - South Derbyshire - South Derbyshire and Derbyshire Dales, with homeworking.
**Contract**:Part-timeFixed Term Contract until March 2024, with possibility of extension.
We have an exciting new opportunity for a passionate and compassionate individual to join us as a Dementia Adviser in our Derbyshire team.
The Dementia Adviser's role involves dedicated members of staff who provide 1-1 support over the phone or on a visit to a persons’ home. This support may include care navigation, information and advice for people diagnosed with dementia their carer’s and thosewho are worried about their memory loss, who may not have been formally diagnosed but who need support in obtaining a diagnosis. While also helping people to understand dementia, cope with day to day living and preparing for the future.
You will also assist service users to access support and help from others, helping them to navigate other services, providing signposting and referrals, as well as facilitating support groups and other group activities. Working with partners and key agenciesis a crucial element of this role e.g., GPs, other services and sectors that support people with dementia.
**About you**:

- We are looking for individuals who have an understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their Carers.
- 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.
- To be successful in this role you will have excellent non-judgmental, communication skills as well as strong organisational and time management skills.
- Good IT skills and experience working with databases is also essential.
If you have the qualities, we’re looking for and are passionate about improving the quality of life for people with dementia, then we want to hear from 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 heartof 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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