Dementia Adviser
Job description
About The Role
You will also assist service users to access support and help from others, helping them to navigate other services, providing signposting and referrals, as well as facilitating support groups and other group activities. Working with partners and key agencies is a crucial element of this role e.g., GPs, other services and sectors that support people with dementia.
About you
- We are looking for individuals who have an understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their Carers.
- Your ability to assess client needs along with the understanding of the need for client confidentially is essential to providing a valuable and worthwhile service.
- To be successful in this role you will have excellent non-judgmental, communication skills as well as strong organisational and time management skills.
- Good IT skills and experience working with databases is also essential.
About Alzheimer's Society
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.
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.
