We have an amazing opportunity to join us at the Alzheimer's Society and be part of the
Younger People Service
(Under 65) as a Dementia Adviser!
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 in Gwent with some homeworking elements.
The Younger People service provides personalised advice, guidance and support to people under the age of 65 living with dementia and their carers. As a Dementia Adviser covering the Gwent area you will work closely with the Memory Assessment Services, Social Services and other third sector agencies, attending meetings with or on behalf of the person you are supporting.
The service is unique to each service user, as it is based upon their personal circumstances and support needs. As a Dementia Adviser you will have the rewarding opportunity to provide support and guidance at the point of diagnosis and throughout a person's dementia journey. Providing this early intervention, we can help people understand their type of dementia, manage ongoing daily living needs, take control of their health and wellbeing and provide access to relevant local services. Our Dementia Advisers support people in their homes and are able to interact face to face, over the telephone and virtually, helping to give people the tools and knowledge to make informed decisions about their future.
We also provide peer support services to ensure people affected by dementia are able to meet others in a similar situation, access the support they need whilst enjoying meaningful and engaging activities. As a Dementia Adviser you will facilitate, organise and promote these peer support services, whilst bringing an enthusiastic and positive approach.
About you
We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated individual, with an understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their carers.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Excellent non-judgmental communication and listening skills.
- Strong organisational and time management skills in order to manage your diary and caseload of clients effectively.
- Ability to assess client need along with the understanding of client confidentially is essential.
- Be empathetic and non-judgmental in your approach with a commitment to equal opportunity.
- You will also be committed to putting people affected by dementia at the heart of everything we do, to make the service the best it can be.
- Preferably experience of working with a wide variety of relevant agencies and great networking and influencing skills are essential.
- You should have good IT skills and the ability to embrace occasional changes in IT tools.
- Have the ability and means to be able to travel independently throughout Gwent.
Closing date:
29th July 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're a national charity providing dementia support to a community that's ethnically diverse, but we don't reflect this in our senior leadership. This needs to change.
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the community we exist to serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from ethnically diverse communities who are traditionally underrepresented in the charity sector leadership roles.
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.