We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and highly professional individual who would like to be part of Bristol Dementia Wellbeing Service.
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:
Based in Bristol with community and office working elements.
This is an innovative service working in partnership with the NHS in Bristol where you can make a real difference to the lives of people affected by Dementia.
The Bristol Dementia Wellbeing Service provides responsive and individualised support to people with dementia and their carers within their community. Our dedicated team provide information, advice and signposting; face-to-face, telephone and online to support people to live well with dementia and prepare for the future.
You will be part of a highly motivated and supportive team, sharing responsibility of some admin tasks, including office based access point telephone cover as part of a rota. You will be able to build relationships with a range of local contacts, networking with health and care professionals and organisations who work in the field of Dementia so that you can advise and support people affected by dementia to access services, and gain information that will help them to live as well as possible within their community.
About you
- You will have an understanding of the needs of people with dementia and those who care for them and be able to demonstrate a person-centred approach.
- You will need a broad understanding of statutory and voluntary services, and how they can support people affected by Dementia, be comfortable connecting with others and talking to a wide range of other health care professionals and related statutory and voluntary organisations.
- You will have good communication and organisational skills, along with a sound knowledge of IT systems to record data, write support plans and communicate by email.
- You will need the ability to travel independently around Bristol, be a team player, supporting colleagues across Bristol, and be able to ask for help yourself when needed.
Closing date:
8th July 2024
Interview date:
19th July 2024
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.