Dementia Advisor

Contract Type: PermanentLocation: Community BasedSalary: £20,363 – £21,603 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)Working Hours: 35 per weekClosing Date: 15 March 2022Interview Date: To Be ConfirmedThere is no direct care element to the Dementia Support Worker role, however we work passionately to provide advice, support and guidance to people affected by dementia.This role supports people in their homes where we interact compassionately face to face, telephone and virtually to give people the tools and knowledge to make informed decisions about their future.Are you looking for a rewarding career where every day is different?Do you have the passion and drive to make a positive difference in people’s lives who are affected by dementia?Would you like to work within a supportive and compassionate team where we work openly, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together?Yes? then please let us tell you more about the fantastic opportunity we have at Alzheimer’s Society.About youWe are hoping to welcome an approachable and knowledgeable Dementia Support Worker to work in East and West Suffolk. This is an amazing opportunity to have a rewarding career providing support and guidance to people with dementia and their carers. We strive to help people to maintain independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting people in more control of their own lives. We promote a person-centred service so that our support is unique to each individual, based upon their own aspirations and needs.We are looking for

• 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 outstanding communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills to manage your caseload of clients effectively.
• Good IT skills and be able to travel independently across East and West Suffolk.
• An understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their carers would be an advantage but if you have had experience supporting with other challenges this would be taken into consideration.

About the roleThe Alzheimer’s Society are proud to have a small but passionate and diverse team with a welcoming and supportive culture.

• Offering a vital and compassionate advice service to support and guide those affected by dementia.
• Provide community based, face to face services for an increased level of support for more complex cases.
• Managing referrals, assisting clients in assessing their information and support needs in a person-centred manner.
• Providing knowledgeable and trusted information regarding services and benefits available and, where appropriate, assist clients in accessing them.
• Signposting clients to a choice of suitable other sources of help, where appropriate.
• Developing a proactive approach in reaching people with dementia and carers who may not otherwise access our services.

Please note the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is midday on the closing date.Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people’s lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer’s Society.You may have experience of the following: Dementia Adviser, Care Assistant, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Mental Health, Dementia, etc.Ref: 107 766