Vac3471 - Dementia Adviser (South Devon) - Part Time

**VAC3471 - Dementia Adviser (South Devon) - Part time**:
**Location**:Community Based in South Devon

Our Dementia Support Workers work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.
- This_ _role does not include personal care responsibilities._

**About Alzheimer's Society**

Who we are
- Alzheimer’s Society are a vital source of support and a powerful force for change for everyone affected by dementia.

What we want
- We will not rest until people with dementia and their carers live more fulfilled and less fearful lives, free from stigma and inequality.

What we do
- We support people affected by dementia through some of the hardest and most frightening times, to improve their lives and help to avoid crisis.
- No matter whoever you are, whatever you’re going through, you can turn to Alzheimer’s Society/us for expert support through practical advice, emotional support, and guidance for the best next step
- We join forces with people affected by dementia, leading scientists and policy makers, amplifying voices to push for cutting edge breakthroughs and societal change that’ll improve the lives of people affected by dementia, now and in the future

How we do it
- We’re the friendly face of support, the warm voice at the end of the phone and the determined minds who will fight passionately for the cause of everyone affected by dementia.

**About the role**

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills to join our team. This exciting role is part of the Devon & Torbay Dementia Advisor Service which provides information and support to people with dementia, their carers and wider family or friends.

As a Dementia Adviser, you will have the rewarding opportunity to provide information support and guidance to people living with dementia and their carers; helping them to maintain their independence, improve their sense of well-being, and put them in more control of their lives. We promote a person-centred service so that our support is unique to each individual, based upon their own aspirations and needs.

**About you**

You will have:

- The ability to assess and evaluate client need which is essential along with good organisational and time management skills to manage a caseload effectively.
- Experience of record keeping, and report writing.
- Passion to support people to maintain their independence improving their sense of well-being, putting them in more control of their lives and the understanding of the needs of people affected by dementia.
- An understanding of the need for client confidentially.
- Great communication skills, adapting your approach to ensure understanding at all levels.
- Networking and influencing skills and the ability to manage several tasks at once and keep yourself motivated to perform under pressure.
- Good IT skills and experience working with databases.
- Ability to travel independently across South Devon.
- Experience of face-to-face, telephone and virtual technology service delivery.
- A broad understanding of statutory and voluntary services.
- Experience of working with and role managing volunteers is desirable.

This is a great opportunity to join our team providing personalised support to people diagnosed with dementia and their carers and to promote our amazing service and build relationships with a range of health and social care professionals, and the Voluntary and Private sector.

The post will involve working in people’s homes and in a range of community settings; therefore, a DBS disclosure will be required.