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Dementia Adviser

Alzheimer's SocietyGloucestershire

3 days ago

Salary

£23,933.00–£25,873.00 yearly

Job type

Permanent

Job description

About The Role

Location : Tewkesbury, Newent and Staunton, Gloucestershire

Contract : Permanent

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 Gloucestershire. The role will be working within the Tewkesbury, Newent and Staunton communities as well as home working.

The Dementia Adviser Service provides responsive and individualised support to people with a dementia diagnosis and their carers within their community. Our dedicated team provide information, advice and guidance; face-to-face, telephone and online helping to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives.

You will be part of a highly motivated and supportive team, sharing responsibility of some admin tasks, including local service telephone cover and facilitating support groups.

You will be

Supporting people affected by dementia, families and carers to access vital services.
Improving people’s sense of well-being, enabling them to have more control over their lives.
Assisting with the identification of needs, providing information and access to relevant services.
Promoting our services and building relationships with a range of health and social care professionals.
Build relationships with a range of local contacts, networking with health and care professionals.
Managing a busy caseload using computerised recording system.
Develop networks and pathways with partner organisations who work in the field of dementia, ensuring seamless and consistent support and empowering carers to make informed choices.

About you

Have an understanding of dementia and the needs of people affected by dementia and those who care for them.

Have excellent communication skills to meet the diverse needs of our community.

Understand client confidentiality and how this is applied when representing client needs.

Possess previous experience supporting people, preferably those living with dementia and managing a busy caseload.

Have the ability and means able to travel independently around Gloucestershire including Tewkesbury, Newent and Staunton.

Comfortable connecting with others and talking to a wide range of other health care professionals and related statutory and voluntary organisations.

Be a self-starter, incredibly motivated with excellent organisational and timekeeping skills.

Ability and interest in supporting people to maintain their independence, improve their sense of well-being, and help them take more control of their lives.

Closing date : 17th March 2025

Interview date : w / c 24th March 2025

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.