Dementia Adviser

Posted 11 April by Alzheimer's Society
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£22,789 - £24,177 per annum
Ilford , Essex
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Posted by Alzheimer's Society
Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging opportunity, offering advice and guidance to people affected by dementia?
Can you be compassionate and offer a person-centred approach to a wide variety of individuals? 

If yes, we’d love to tell you more about our Dementia Adviser role, to work as part of a team to improve outcomes for people affected by with dementia. 

Location: community based covering Redbridge and surrounding area, with some homeworking elements. 

Hours: 28 hours per week 

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

We have an exciting opportunity to join our talented team as a Dementia Adviser. You will have the rewarding experience of providing information, guidance and support to people affected by dementia in identifying their needs, to help maintain independence, improving sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives. 

This role will be supporting the south Asian community within Redbridge, so we are looking for someone who is be fluent in English and south Asian languages in particular Urdu. 

You will:
  • Offer a vital service delivering information, guidance and support to guide those affected by dementia, face-to-face, by telephone and online.
  • Managing referrals, assisting clients in assessing their information and support needs in a person-centred manner.
  • Work closely with health, adult social care and third sector colleagues assessing, signposting, and providing information and guidance to support people affected by dementia.
  • Build robust working relationships and develop networking opportunities with a range of local partners and community organisations. 
  • Create pathways with partner organisations who work in the field of dementia, ensuring seamless, holistic consistent support and empowering individuals to make informed choices.  
  • Facilitate group services including our Singing for the Brain face to face group and our carer information programme.

About you
  • Fluent in south Asian languages mainly Urdu, (but it will be a bonus if you are also able to speak either of the following: Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi)
  • A good communicator 
  • Able to travel in around the London borough of Redbridge  
  • Have experience working within NHS environment’s and liaising face to face with healthcare and voluntary sector professionals and building rapport within the borough of Redbridge.
  • Be experienced in leading group sessions  
  • Reliable and possess problem solving skills
  • Proficient in IT packages

Please provide cover letter to support you application 

Closing date: 28th April 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 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.

Reference: 52455024

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