Dementia Adviser - Alzheimer's Society : Job Details

About The RoleDo you have the skills to provide face to face, online and telephone support and guidance to people with dementia and their carers?Are you searching for a rewarding opportunity to help people maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives?Would you thrive in a role where two days are never the same?Yes? We have an awesome vacancy for you!  Hours: 21 per weekLocation: Darlington (with some elements of homeworking)Contract type: PermanentInterview date: w/c 13th JanuaryThe service we provide is unique to each person that uses it as it is based upon personal circumstances and support needs. As a Dementia Adviser you will offer support to your clients in a variety of ways, whether in the client's own home, or at other locations in the community, face to face, by phone, letter, or email. You will also assist service users to access other services, providing signposting and referrals. About the role

• Supporting people affected by dementia, families and carers to access vital services. 
• Improving people’s sense of well-being, enabling them to have more control over their lives.
• Assisting with the identification of their needs, providing information and access to relevant services.
• Promoting our amazing Dementia Advice service and building relationships with a range of health and social care professionals. 

About you

• Ability and interest in supporting people to maintain their independence, improve their sense of well-being, and help them take more control of their lives. 
• Experience with communicating with a wide range of people, adapting your approach to ensure understanding at all levels. 
• Able to network effectively and collaborating with other professionals to achieve a positive outcome for people. 
• Good IT skills, experience working with client or patient databases and virtual meeting software (Teams / Zoom). 
• The ability to travel across Darlington independently when required.

About Alzheimer's SocietyDementia 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 ValuesWe 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 OpportunitiesWe 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.