Dementia Adviser Rotherham
Job description
About The Role Closing Date: 30th October 2023. Location: This role is community based – working across the Rotherham area, in community venues, local service locations (locality based)with some homeworking. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. About the role The role is Community Based you will be working one to one visiting people in their own homes, networking with other organisations being present in GP practices out in the community as well as working in the office and from home. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the vibrant and experienced Carers Resilience Team, the team consists of staff from Crossroads Care Rotherham and Alzheimer’s Society with the support of Age UK another partner in the service. There are three Alzheimer’s Society staff members and operational management of the service is provided by Crossroads Care Rotherham. You will have an understanding of dementia and the needs of carers, you will also need a good understanding of Rotherham and it’s diverse communities. The Carers Resilience Service involves dedicated members of staff giving one to one support, information, advice and guidance to carers of people with dementia, to help people understand dementia, cope with their day to day caring role and to help them prepare for the future. You will also assist service users to access other services, by signposting and referring. The service is unique to each service user as it is based upon their personal circumstances and support needs. As part of this role to do some general activities supporting Alzheimer’s Society services across Rotherham this would be dealing with enquiries supporting our specialist dementia enabling service. About you You will have a good understanding of dementia and the impact it has on carers and people with dementia. You will need to understand what services support carers and people with dementia in Rotherham both statutory and in the voluntary and community sector. You must feel confident working with people on a one to one basis both face to face and over the telephone. It is essential you have good verbal and written communication skills to meet the diverse needs of our community. Your communication skills will also need to include efficient use of IT systems to record data, to manage your diary and communicate by email, you must be able to adapt to changes in IT and be proactive with your learning. You will understand the need for client confidentiality and have a commitment to protecting personal data. You will be empathetic and non-judgemental in your approach with a commitment to equal opportunity. This role requires that you are able to travel independently around Rotherham and must live within a reasonable distance of the borough. Please note, if you live outside of the Rotherham MBC area, you will only be able to claim travel expenses once you reach the Rotherham MBC border, not from your home. Your personal statement in your application will help us to understand how your skills and experience make you perfect for the role and it is the key piece of information we use to shortlist, if you feel that you demonstrate the qualities outlined then please let us know how you it in your personal statement. About Alzheimer's Society At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most. Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation. 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.
