Working from Home Allowance of £312 per annum
Advertising Salary
£23,933 - £25,873 Per Annum
Hours Per Week
35
All Locations
Wales
All Departments
Dementia Support and Partnerships
Permanent
External Advertising End Date
07 Mar 2025

About The Role

We have an amazing opportunity to join us at the Alzheimer’s Society and be part of the Gwent Dementia Support Service as a Dementia Adviser.
 
The Dementia Support service provides personalised advice, guidance and assistance to people 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 meeting’s 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 Adviser’s support people in their homes, being 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 brining 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.
 
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.
Interview date: 20th and 21st March

About Alzheimer's Society

Dementia 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 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.

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