Join Our Team as a Dementia Support Coordinator!
Do you want to make a meaningful difference to people affected by dementia? Are you compassionate, organised and committed to empowering people to live their best possible lives?
As a Dementia Support Coordinator, you’ll provide high high-quality information, advice and community-based support across Calderdale. You’ll manage referrals, arrange consultations and work directly with adults living with dementia – as well as their families and carers – to help them remain independent and connected.
You’ll co-produce personalised plans with clients, record outcomes and work within a trauma-informed, person-centred approach. Building strong relationships with partners and community organisations will be essential, alongside leading on a designed champion area to drive innovation and continuous improvement within the Service.
Who we’re looking for:
* Knowledge & understanding of living with dementia from both the client and carer/family perspective
* Understanding of barriers individuals affected by dementia face and ability to help identify and overcome them
* Experience of managing a client caseload, providing advice, guidance and signposting.
Why Join Us?
We understand that when people feel supported and valued, they can achieve great things – and we want you to be part of that.
Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of our team:
* Flexible working options to help you balance work and life in a way that suits you.
* Hybrid working (where applicable) – enjoy the best of both worlds!
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service – because your time off matters.
* A wealth of learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training to support your growth.
* Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme 24/7,including access to counselling and GP services – your wellbeing is a priority.
* Employer contributory pension scheme to help secure your future.
* Great maternity, paternity and adoption benefits to support you and your family.
* Exclusive care workers discounts to make life a little easier.
* Access to a range of Employee Networks including People of Colour, LGBT+, Mental Health and Accessibility – we embrace and celebrate diversity.
* A variety of health and wellbeing initiatives to keep you feeling your best.
* Cycle to Work Scheme to help you stay active and reduce your carbon footprint.
* Access to a Corporate Health Plan to support your physical and mental health.
We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment where everyone can thrive by being their true self. Join us in driving this important agenda forward and help shape a workplace where all voices are valued!
If you’re ready to use your skills to help others succeed, we’d love to hear from you.
For an informal chat about the role please contact Charlene Friedl, via or 07387 019 180.
Recruitment is ongoing, and we’re reviewing applications as they come in. To give yourself the best chance, we recommend applying as early as possible. Please note that we may close the advert at any time if we find the right candidate or receive a high volume of strong applications.
Good Luck!
* You may use AI tools to support your application, but please ensure it is written in your own voice and reflects your experience, strengths, and reasons for applying.
**Working hours/days to be discussed at interview based on the availability of the candidate