Community Engagement Officer

1 month ago

London, United Kingdom Alzheimer's Society Full time

About the role

Location: Community based in Fenland, Ramsey area and the A1 Corridor in Huntingdonshire 
Contract : Fixed term contract for 1 year
As a Community Engagement Officer you will be responsible for raising awareness within the community of Fenland and parts of Huntingdonshire. Our main focus is to support people living with Dementia to know how to access help and support they need to live as independently as they are able. You will be working closely within the community, alongside local and national organisations, helping them to develop and establish support networks and to become more Dementia Inclusive.

You will;
Travelling extensively throughout Fenland, Ramsey area and A1 Corridor in Huntingdonshire, organising and promoting local awareness raising events within communities.
Networking within communities identifying services, providing information and speaking to group members and identify how to become more Dementia Inclusive.
Producing items for village newsletter, producing posters and flyers to promote your events.
Deliver and facilitate Dementia Friends sessions out in the community.
Working and attending meetings with a wide range of organisations including health, social care, local Government, and voluntary sector. About you
You are;
Able to travel independently throughout Fenland and Huntingdonshire with access to own vehicle.
Confident to speak to groups of people at events.
Able to organise and promote events. 
Passionate about making a difference to those affected by dementia.
Possess the skills to establish local contacts and networking.
Understand working with people from seldom heard from groups.
Understand community development work.
Confident using MS packages and patient databases/customer records systems. Closing date : 2nd December 2024 Interview date : 10th December 2024

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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