We have an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative and potentially ground breaking project as a Quality of Practice Officer.
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
: Homebased
Contract
: 12 Months Fixed term Contract
This role sits with our Quality of Practice Team and has a specific focus on Early Intervention Practice. It is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative and potentially ground breaking project looking at the development of early intervention tools and approaches.
The aim is to be able to support people with dementia and their families and carers to remain in control and independent safely for as long as possible, reducing the likelihood of harmful crises by building on existing personal, family and community strengths.
This role will be integral to the success of the project.
You will work alongside internal colleagues to:
- Research existing tools and approaches, looking widely across social care, heath and third sector.
- Review their suitability and appropriateness for people living with dementia.
- Support our services to pilot implementations of tools and approaches to test effectiveness and suitability.
About you
You will have:
- Experience and understanding of the impact of living with dementia (either professional or personal)
- Knowledge of early intervention models and approaches
- Experience of working with vulnerable adults or children and families with complex needs and commitment to empowerment and person centred practice
You are:
- Energetic, enthusiastic and passionate about the aims of the project
- Able to take initiative and be responsible for managing your work day to day
- Able to collaborate with others (including people with lived experience of dementia) to develop new and innovative approaches to support
Please ensure you apply with a Supporting Statement on why you believe you would be the most suitable individual for this position.
Closing date:
27th August 2024
Interview date:
Week commencing 9th September 2024
About Alzheimer's Society
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.