We are offering a great opportunity to join our team as a Dementia Adviser, providing personalised support to people diagnosed with dementia and their carers!
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
Location:
Community based on the Isle of Man, working across the island community with some elements of home working.
Contract:
Fixed term contract for 1 year, with possibility of extension.
The Dementia Support Service provides a highly responsive and individualised information, signposting and referral service to people affected by dementia and their carers. We run a number of Activity groups, including our successful Singing for the Brain, and Love to Move Sessions.
The role will require you to:
- Facilitate and deliver our range of groups across the area.
- Support and role manage a group of trained volunteers that help us to deliver the groups.
- Contribute in the delivery of sessions of our Carers Information & Support Programme.
- Build relationships with a range of local contacts, networking with health and care professionals, promoting the Dementia Support Service.
- Deliver informal dementia information sessions to Professionals and partners across the island.
- 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.
- Provide support face-to-face, by telephone and online.
About you
We are looking for a highly motivated individual, with an understanding of dementia and the needs of people affected by dementia.
You will;
- Be empathetic and non-judgmental in your approach with a commitment to equal opportunities.
- Have excellent communication skills to meet the diverse needs of our community.
- Have a sound knowledge of IT systems to record data, write reports and communicate by email.
- Have experience of running and planning groups and working with volunteers.
- Understand client confidentiality and how this is applied when representing client needs.
- Possess previous experience supporting people, preferably those living with Dementia.
- Have the ability and means able to travel independently around the island.
Closing date:
30th October 2024
Interview date:
TBC
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.