Dementia Friendly Communities Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom Alzheimer's Society Full time

**About The Role**:
**Location**:community based in Kingston across multiple locations

This is an exciting opportunity to support the development of new and support existing, Dementia Friendly Communities across Kingston. Working closely with the Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Connect Service in Kingston, to enable people with dementia to live the lives they want for as long as possible.

You will work collaboratively with teams across the Alzheimer’s Society, especially External Partnerships and Fundraising, to deliver on jointly agreed objectives. Networking and building relationships with services and organisations across Kingston will be a key part of the role.

**About you**
- You will be highly motivated and organised, working with people who are passionate about making a difference, including those living with dementia.
- You will have a good knowledge and understanding of the diverse cultures within Kingston.
- You will be able to proactively build relationships and networks, both internally and externally, through remote working as well as face to face.
- Knowledge and experience of engagement with health and social care providers as well as community groups and businesses will be an advantage.
- It is essential that you have excellent verbal and written communication skills to meet the diverse needs of our community.
- You will be empathetic and non-judgemental in your approach with a commitment to equal opportunity.
- You will understand the need for confidentiality
- This role requires that you are able to travel independently.

**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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