Dementia Adviser

**About The Role**:
**Location**:Hybrid role in Sheffield - a blend of home and community based working.

**Hours**: 21 hours per week - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

We are hoping to welcome a passionate and knowledgeable Dementia Adviser to join us in the Sheffield Dementia Short-Term Intervention Service.

The Dementia Short-Term Intervention Service (DSTIS) in Sheffield supports people with dementia and/or their families, carers and friends; providing person-centred, intensive information, guidance and referral support. We receive referrals directly from GP and Adult Social Care services for complex cases that will need prompt and effective person-centred solutions.

You will:

- Support people to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and help them feel in more control of their lives.
- Work to tight deadlines for initial response and completion of support outcomes with our small but passionate team.
- 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.
- You will be delivering one to one services out in the community and working from home.

**About you**

To be successful in this role you will;
- Be passionate about putting people affected by dementia at the heart of everything you do.
- Be 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 in order to manage your caseload of clients effectively within tight deadlines.
- Have a sound knowledge of IT systems
- Preferably have some experience of working with a wide variety of relevant agencies.
- Able to work independently and as part of a remote working team.
- Be able to travel independently across Sheffield.
- Experience of safeguarding would be beneficial, Due to the nature of the service.

**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.