Dementia Adviser

2 months ago

Bristol, United Kingdom Alzheimer's Society Full time

About The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and highly professional individual who would like to be part of Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Adviser Service in North Somerset 

Location : Community based in North Somerset, with homeworking elements. 
Contract : This is a 21-hour post, over three days.

You will be joining a dynamic and supportive local team, working with and supporting people who are in the process of getting a diagnosis or are worried about their memory, giving advice and support to both the person and their carer.

You will be working with GP’s, Memory Service, Weston General Hospital, other Dementia Advisers and other organisation’s who would refer to the North Somerset Dementia Adviser service. You will be supported to do your role by your Manager and team and there will be lots of opportunities for training.

There will be a mix of face-to-face meetings, telephone support and work within local communities alongside opportunities to meet with your team, and update your dementia knowledge. 

About you

You will: Have an awareness of dementia and of the impact it can make on people’s lives. Compassionate and determined to make a difference. Have computer skills to record information on our computerised record systems, and you will be able to manage your own caseload. 
Be organised and a team player.
Be person centred and compassionate.

Closing date: 29th November 2024. 
Interview date : 19th 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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