Alzheimers Society | Dementia Adviser

4 weeks ago


City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom Alzheimers Society Full time

About The Role We are offering a great opportunity to join our team as a Dementia Adviser, providing personalised support to people diagnosed with dementia and their carers
About the role Location: Community based in East Yorkshire with some homeworking elements Contract: Permanent As a Dementia Adviser, you will have the rewarding opportunity to provide support, information, and guidance to people with dementia and their carers; helping to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives.
We are working hard to improve diagnosis rates for dementia and this exciting role involves organising and attending 'Brain Health Pop Ups' around the whole East Riding to support people worried about their own brain health.
Giving advice about how to approach their GP to gain a diagnosis and supporting people in a relaxed and supportive environment (usually libraries, leisure centres and garden centres) and working closely with identified GP surgeries.
Working closely with the East Riding team and signposting for referrals is a key part of the role also.
About you Ability and interest in supporting people to maintain their independence, improve their sense of well-being, and help them take more control of their lives.
You will be meeting people all over the East Riding who are a little anxious about their own brain health or just curious about what options they have.
We are looking for someone who is determined to make a difference, supportive, shows empathy and is a good listener.
Experience with communicating with a wide range of people, adapting your approach to ensure understanding at all levels.
Able to network effectively and collaborating with other professionals to achieve a positive outcome for people.
Good IT skills, experience working with databases and virtual meeting software (Teams / Zoom).
The ability to travel across local area independently when required.
Closing date: 1st January 2025 Interview date: 7th January 2025 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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