Dementia Adviser

The Alzheimer's Society Greater Manchester are proud to have a passionate team who would like to welcome a passionate individual as a Dementia Adviser! 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 roleLocation: Community based in Greater Manchester with some homeworking elements. Contract: Fixed term contract for 12 MonthsWe are hoping to welcome a passionate and knowledgeable Dementia Adviser to work in Manchester. This is an amazing opportunity to have a rewarding career providing support and guidance to people living with or affected by dementia. We strive to help maintain independence, improving 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.This role requires you to work passionately to provide advice, support and guidance to people affected by dementia. You will support people affected by or living with dementia with the tools and knowledge to make informed decisions about their future.You will be:

• Offering a vital and compassionate service providing information, signposting and emotional and practical support to people affected by dementia.
• Managing referrals and caseloads.
• Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with external organisations.
• Facilitating information and awareness raising events, delivering talks and presentations to public audiences.

About youWe are looking for:

• Someone who has 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, along with good understanding of/experience of client confidentiality, data protection and record keeping
• It is essential that you are able to travel independently across Greater Manchester, with an expectancy to attend regular meetings across the whole area
• An understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their carers would be an advantage
• Confidence in public speaking and ability to deliver presentations

Closing date: 3rd October 2024Interview date: 9th and 10th October 2024, TBC 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 ValuesWe 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 OpportunitiesWe 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.