About The Role
We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join our welcoming and knowledgeable team and as a Dementia Adviser for 12 months in North Herefordshire! The successful individual will work as part of the team to deliver advice, guidance and signposting to people affected by dementia and their families and carers. This is a hugely integral role that allows you to make a real difference in the lives of those affected by dementia. We work mainly from home, but also you will be regularly meeting colleagues and clients face to face, over the telephone and virtually to give people the tools and knowledge to make informed decisions about their future.
Responsibilities
* Being a named, trusted contact for the person with dementia and their carer through all stages of their diagnosis.
* Facilitating established dementia clinics in local GP practises.
* Building the skills to handle a variety of issues and referring to specialists when needed.
* Managing your own caseload and referring people back to health professionals when required.
* Regular travel across North Herefordshire.
Qualifications and Skills
* Is passionate and empathetic, understanding the challenges people may face.
* Have good communication skills to meet the diverse needs of our community and represent their needs.
* Have a sound knowledge of IT systems to record data and write accurate and confidential reports.
* Has and understanding of health and social care., our candidate survey when you apply.
Equity and Inclusion
We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society. 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.
Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.
Closing Information
Closing date - 26th September
Interview date - 7th October
About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the UK's biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime. At Alzheimer's Society, we're the UK's leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be. Together with our supporters, we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
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