Dementia Adviser

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and highly professional individual who would like to be part of our Dementia Adviser Service!

About the role

Location: Community based in South Cumbria with some homeworking elements. 

As a Dementia Adviser, you will provide a person-centred and outcomes focused information, advice and support service to people affected by dementia and memory loss symptoms, to identify their needs and the services they may wish to access, support the improvement of their sense of wellbeing, putting them in more control of their lives. 

• You will need to work with a variety of other professionals, such as GP’s, memory clinic staff and other health and social care partners, and support may be provided in person, over the telephone, via virtual options or in writing.  
• We aim to reach people affected by dementia from all communities and support their needs within their own community. 
• You will be working from home, but you will be spending time in the community completing home visits, attending clinics and giving dementia awareness talks to large groups. 
• You will be part of the North Lancashire and South Cumbria team and whilst the majority of your referrals will be people living in South Cumbria, from Kendal to Barrow in Furness, you may on occasion be asked to cover the border of North Lancashire too.

About you

We are looking for someone who is:

• An empathetic listener, able to assess and evaluate client need in a non- judgemental manner.
• Able to work under pressure and manage own caseload.
• You are self-motivated and can work independently from home using your own initiative, but equally a team player.
• Some knowledge of dementia and the challenges people affected by it may face.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Able and confident to travel within the service area.
• Experience of record keeping and client data bases. 
• Good IT skills.

Closing date: 29th November 2024
Interview date: 9th December 2024

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.

Alzheimer's Society

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