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Dementia Adviser

Alzheimer's Society
Job LocationChelmsford
EducationNot Mentioned
Salary£22,125 - £23,472 per annum
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypeContract , full-time

Job Description

Location: We are looking for Dementia Advisers across South West & North East Essex on an exciting Hospital discharge project.Hours: Full and Part time hours available.Contract: Fixed term contract for 12 Months.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.Are you looking for a rewarding career where every day is differentDo you have the passion and drive to make a positive difference in people’s lives who are affected by dementiaWould you like to work within a supportive and compassionate team where we work openly, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more togetherThere is no direct care element to the Dementia Adviser role, however we work passionately to provide advice, support and guidance to people affected by dementia. These roles will support people and help provide the tools and knowledge to make informed decisionsabout their future. These particular roles require people who are passionate about getting involved in communities and relish working in challenging environments.These roles will be looking at providing targeted dementia support to people with a diagnosis of Dementia, their friends & families for a successful discharge from hospital to ensure that people have the right support to return to their homes safely and withconfidence.

  • Offering a vital and compassionate advice service to support and guide those affected by dementia.
  • Work on wards within the Hospital environment, alongside Hospital staff for a successful discharge.
  • Provide face to face services for an increased level of support followed by an intensive telephone support after Hospital discharge.
  • Managing referrals, assisting those affected by dementia in assessing their information and support needs in a person-centred manner.
  • Providing knowledgeable and trusted information regarding services available.
  • Signposting patients to a choice of suitable other sources of help, where appropriate.
  • Assessing for CareTech which may support on discharge.
About youWe are hoping to welcome an approachable and knowledgeable team of Dementia Advisors to work in the Essex area. This is an amazing opportunity to have a rewarding career providing support and guidance to people with dementia and their carers. We strive to helppeople to maintain independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting people in more control of their own lives. We promote a person-centred service so that our support is unique to each individual, based upon their own aspirations and needs. Weprovide information and support in people’s homes and at locations across Essex.We are looking for:
  • Working experience of working with people face to face with an ability to assess their needs.
  • Deliver advice and guidance with a non-judgmental approach and outstanding communication skills.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills to manage your caseload of clients effectively.
  • Experience of working in a hospital or community environment
  • Good IT skills and be able to travel independently across Essex.
  • An understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their carers would be an advantage but if you have had experience supporting with other challenges this would be taken into consideration.
If you would like to speak to a Dementia Adviser who is currently carrying out this role to see if it is for you, please get in touch.About Alzheimers SocietyAt AlzheimersSociety, we believepassionatelythat life doesnt end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everythingwe can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the peoplewho matter most.Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience arecritical to bringing about real-worldsolutions. From choosingthe most promising research through to telling theirstories to raise awareness; they are the heartof this organisation.Our ValuesWe are Determined to make a differencewhen and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.Every oneof 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 OpportunitiesWe want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimers 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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