Dementia Adviser

Job Description

Dementia AdviserContract Type: PermanentLocation: Community BasedSalary: £20,872 - £22,143 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)Working Hours: 35 per weekClosing Date: 31 May 2022Interview Date: TBC (via Zoom/Teams)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.There are no elements of care duties for this role, it is purely advisory, guidance and support roleHave you had extensive experience supporting with people affected by dementiaAre you an enthusiastic, inspiring and resilient individual looking for a varied and rewarding careerDo you consider yourself highly organised, with outstanding people skills looking for a supportive and passionate team to be a part ofThen wed love you to be part of our team!About Alzheimers SocietyWe are Alzheimers Society, the UKs leading dementia charity. We are a vital source of support and a powerful force for change for everyone affected by dementia. We provide help and hope.Dementia can devastate lives, but we wont stop until we improve everyones experience. By 2025, 1 million people will be living with the condition in the UK, and many millions more carers, partners, families and friends are affected.We provide help - we support people affected by all types of dementia through some of the hardest and most frightening times. Whoever you are, whatever youre going through, you can turn to us for practical advice, emotional support, and guidance to the bestnext step.We provide hope - we are, and we empower people affected by dementia to be, a leading force for change - using cutting edge research and influencingto push for breakthroughs thatll change the lives of people affected by dementia, now and in the future.Together, we will make sure people living with dementia and their carers live more fulfilled and less fearful lives, free from stigma and inequality.About the roleWe are looking for an experienced and compassionate individual to hit the ground running with a deep understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their carers. Your ability to assess client needs along with the understanding ofthe need for client confidentially is essential in providing a valuable and worthwhile service.We strive to help people 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 aspirationsand needs.About you

• Have excellent non-judgmental communication skills
• Excellent communication and listening skills will be essential.
• You will be speaking to people at all levels across the area so great networking and influencing skills are essential.
• Strong organisational skills in order to manage your caseload of clients effectively.
• Good organisation and facilitation skills
• Be committed to putting people affected by dementia at the heart of everything we do,
• Strong IT skills and the ability to embrace occasional changes in IT tools,
• Be able to travel independently throughout Nottingham and Nottinghamshire

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 pleaselet us know how you do it in your personal statement.Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in peoples lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learningprogrammes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimers Society.You may have experience of the following: Dementia Adviser, Care Assistant, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Mental Health, Dementia, etc.Ref: 133 048