Dementia Service Specialist

3 weeks ago


Cumbria, United Kingdom Alzheimers Society Full time
About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated and professional individual to join our team as a Dementia Adviser. As a Dementia Adviser, you will provide person-centred information, advice, and support to people affected by dementia and memory loss symptoms.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide information and support to people affected by dementia and memory loss symptoms.
  • Work with a variety of professionals, including GPs, memory clinic staff, and other health and social care partners.
  • Support people affected by dementia to identify their needs and access relevant services.
  • Work from home and spend time in the community completing home visits, attending clinics, and giving dementia awareness talks.
  • Be part of a team providing a service to people affected by dementia in South Cumbria and North Lancashire.
About You
  • You will be an empathetic listener, able to assess and evaluate client need in a non-judgemental manner.
  • You will be able to work under pressure and manage your own caseload.
  • You will be self-motivated and able to work independently from home using your own initiative, but also a team player.
  • You will have some knowledge of dementia and the challenges people affected by it may face.
  • You will have knowledge of relevant legislation.
  • You will be able to travel within the service area.
  • You will have experience of record keeping and client databases.
  • You will have good IT skills.

At Alzheimer's Society, we are 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 are here for everyone living with dementia.



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