Are you
passionate
about making a positive
difference
in the lives of people affected by dementia?
Do you want a career where every day is
different
and full of
reward
?
Could you be a part of
supporting
and
empowering
people and their families with expert
guidance
and
advice
?
Yes? Well, we would love to hear from you!
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 Dementia Adviser in Greater Manchester with some homeworking elements.
The Dementia Adviser role requires you to work passionately to provide advice, support and guidance to people affected by dementia, carers and their families. Team Sahara at The Alzheimer's Society are proud to have a small but passionate team with a welcoming and supportive culture.
We are a Dementia Support Service dedicated to serving the South Asian Community in Greater Manchester. This role will be supporting the South Asian community within the Greater Manchester area, so we are looking for someone who is fluent in South Asian languages including Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi and in particular Bengali or Gujarati as well as English.
You will:
- Offer a vital and compassionate service providing information, a referral and signpost service as well as emotional and practical support to people affected by dementia and their families.
- Manage referrals and case loads.
- Support our Memory Café and other group activities.
- Facilitate information and awareness raising events.
- Deliver talks and presentations to public audiences.
- Build relationships with a range of local contacts, networking with health and care professionals, marketing Alzheimer's Society services and providing dementia support.
About you
We are hoping to welcome a passionate and knowledgeable Dementia Adviser to work in Greater Manchester as part of Team Sahara but also as part of the wider Greater Manchester team.
You will:
- Be someone who has working experience of assessing people face to face with an ability to assess their needs.
- Deliver advice and guidance with a non-judgmental approach and have outstanding communication skills.
- Have strong organisational and time management skills to manage your caseload of clients effectively.
- Possess good IT skills.
- Have the means to travel independently across Greater Manchester, with an expectancy to attend regular meetings across the area.
- Have an understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their carers would be an advantage.
- Be fluent in Urdu and English as well as Bengali or Gujarati and other South Asian languages.
- Possess confidence in public speaking and ability to deliver presentations in different languages if necessary.
Closing date:
29th August 2024
Interview date:
TBC
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.