ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY
Londonderry, County Londonderry
About The Role At Alzheimer's Society, we believe no one should face dementia alone. Every conversation, every visit and every small moment of reassurance can make a real difference. We are looking for a warm, thoughtful and organised Dementia Adviser to join our supportive team in The Western Trust Area working 35 hours per week. You will work closely with people living with dementia and those who care about them, providing ongoing support. You will listen carefully, understand what matters most to each person and offer guidance that helps them feel steadier and more confident as their situation changes. Your days will be varied and meaningful. You might be visiting someone at home, offering calm reassurance over the phone, or working closely with GP surgeries and other professionals to make sure the right support is in place. We operate a triage system for new referrals and you will play your part in making sure people are responded to quickly and thoughtfully. This role pays particular attention in delivering our CrISP programmes which offers informal training for carers. You will manage your own caseload, keeping clear and accurate records, while always seeing the person behind the paperwork. You will be part of a caring and dynamic local team who share ideas, reflect together and support one another. There will be time to meet as a team and opportunities to keep growing your knowledge of dementia, with your manager and colleagues alongside you. About you You will have: - An understanding of dementia, or a willingness to learn about the experiences of people living with dementia and those who care for them. - Experience providing information, guidance, advice or emotional support - this could be from health, social care, community, voluntary, customer service or other people focused roles. - You will be able to listen and communicate, with the ability to build trust and rapport with people from a wide range of backgrounds. - The ability to manage your workload effectively, with appropriate support and tools, and to balance competing priorities. - Confidence using IT systems to maintain accurate and confidential records. - A compassionate, non-judgemental and person-centred approach, with respect for diversity and individual lived experiences. - The confidence and ability to communicate with a wide range of people, adapting your approach to ensure understanding. You will be required to speak publicly at events about dementia, delivering information and signposting people to further resources and networks. Please don't be put off from applying if you don't meet every single requirement listed. We recognise the value of transferable skills and lived experience, and we're keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate potential, capability and a willingness to learn. Key Responsibilities: - Build supportive, trusting relationships with people living with dementia and their carers across, recognising and respecting individual needs and circumstances. - Provide personalised information, advice and emotional support that reflects each person's culture, background, values and preferences. - Deliver support through home visits, telephone contact and partnership working with GP surgeries and other professionals. - Participate in the triage rota, ensuring new referrals are handled promptly, sensitively and equitably. - Manage a defined caseload, maintaining accurate, respectful and confidential records. - Signpost and connect individuals to appropriate local services and community networks, reducing isolation and increasing access to support. - Work collaboratively within a supportive team environment, contributing to reflective practice and continuous improvement. - Facilitate and deliver regular peer support groups across Western Trust of NI, with the expectation of being able to travel independently across the trust area, creating a safe, inclusive environment where people affected by dementia can share experiences, build connections, and access tailored information and guidance.
May 05, 2026
Full time
About The Role At Alzheimer's Society, we believe no one should face dementia alone. Every conversation, every visit and every small moment of reassurance can make a real difference. We are looking for a warm, thoughtful and organised Dementia Adviser to join our supportive team in The Western Trust Area working 35 hours per week. You will work closely with people living with dementia and those who care about them, providing ongoing support. You will listen carefully, understand what matters most to each person and offer guidance that helps them feel steadier and more confident as their situation changes. Your days will be varied and meaningful. You might be visiting someone at home, offering calm reassurance over the phone, or working closely with GP surgeries and other professionals to make sure the right support is in place. We operate a triage system for new referrals and you will play your part in making sure people are responded to quickly and thoughtfully. This role pays particular attention in delivering our CrISP programmes which offers informal training for carers. You will manage your own caseload, keeping clear and accurate records, while always seeing the person behind the paperwork. You will be part of a caring and dynamic local team who share ideas, reflect together and support one another. There will be time to meet as a team and opportunities to keep growing your knowledge of dementia, with your manager and colleagues alongside you. About you You will have: - An understanding of dementia, or a willingness to learn about the experiences of people living with dementia and those who care for them. - Experience providing information, guidance, advice or emotional support - this could be from health, social care, community, voluntary, customer service or other people focused roles. - You will be able to listen and communicate, with the ability to build trust and rapport with people from a wide range of backgrounds. - The ability to manage your workload effectively, with appropriate support and tools, and to balance competing priorities. - Confidence using IT systems to maintain accurate and confidential records. - A compassionate, non-judgemental and person-centred approach, with respect for diversity and individual lived experiences. - The confidence and ability to communicate with a wide range of people, adapting your approach to ensure understanding. You will be required to speak publicly at events about dementia, delivering information and signposting people to further resources and networks. Please don't be put off from applying if you don't meet every single requirement listed. We recognise the value of transferable skills and lived experience, and we're keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate potential, capability and a willingness to learn. Key Responsibilities: - Build supportive, trusting relationships with people living with dementia and their carers across, recognising and respecting individual needs and circumstances. - Provide personalised information, advice and emotional support that reflects each person's culture, background, values and preferences. - Deliver support through home visits, telephone contact and partnership working with GP surgeries and other professionals. - Participate in the triage rota, ensuring new referrals are handled promptly, sensitively and equitably. - Manage a defined caseload, maintaining accurate, respectful and confidential records. - Signpost and connect individuals to appropriate local services and community networks, reducing isolation and increasing access to support. - Work collaboratively within a supportive team environment, contributing to reflective practice and continuous improvement. - Facilitate and deliver regular peer support groups across Western Trust of NI, with the expectation of being able to travel independently across the trust area, creating a safe, inclusive environment where people affected by dementia can share experiences, build connections, and access tailored information and guidance.
About The Role At Alzheimer's Society, we believe no one should face dementia alone. Every conversation, every visit and every small moment of reassurance can make a real difference. We are looking for a warm, thoughtful and organised Dementia Adviser to join our supportive team in North Cumbria working 21 hours per week, on a fixed term contract for 2 years. You will work closely with people living with dementia and those who care about them, providing ongoing support. You will listen carefully, understand what matters most to each person and offer guidance that helps them feel steadier and more confident as their situation changes. Your days will be varied and meaningful. You might be visiting someone at home, offering calm reassurance over the phone, or working closely with other professionals to make sure the right support is in place. We operate a triage system for new referrals and you will play your part in making sure people are responded to quickly and thoughtfully. You will manage your own caseload, keeping clear and accurate records, while always seeing the person behind the paperwork. You will be part of a caring and dynamic local team who share ideas, reflect together and support one another. There will be time to meet as a team and opportunities to keep growing your knowledge of dementia, with your manager and colleagues alongside you. About you You will have: - An understanding of dementia, or a willingness to learn about the experiences of people living with dementia and those who care for them. - Experience providing information, guidance, advice or emotional support - this could be from health, social care, community, voluntary, customer service or other people focused roles. - You will be able to listen and communicate, with the ability to build trust and rapport with people from a wide range of backgrounds. - The ability to manage your workload effectively, with appropriate support and tools, and to balance competing priorities. - Confidence using IT systems to maintain accurate and confidential records. - A compassionate, non-judgemental and person-centred approach, with respect for diversity and individual lived experiences. - The ability to travel independently across Luton and wider on occasions. - The confidence and ability to communicate with a wide range of people, adapting your approach to ensure understanding. You will be required to speak publicly at events about dementia, delivering information and signposting people to further resources and networks. Please don't be put off from applying if you don't meet every single requirement listed. We recognise the value of transferable skills and lived experience, and we're keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate potential, capability and a willingness to learn. Key Responsibilities: - Build supportive, trusting relationships with people living with dementia and their carers across, recognising and respecting individual needs and circumstances. - Provide personalised information, advice and emotional support that reflects each person's culture, background, values and preferences. - Deliver support through home visits, telephone contact and partnership working other professionals. - Participate in the triage rota, ensuring new referrals are handled promptly, sensitively and equitably. - Manage a defined caseload, maintaining accurate, respectful and confidential records. - Signpost and connect individuals to appropriate local services and community networks, reducing isolation and increasing access to support. - Work collaboratively within a supportive team environment, contributing to reflective practice and continuous improvement. - Facilitate and deliver regular peer support groups across Luton, creating a safe, inclusive environment where people affected by dementia can share experiences, build connections, and access tailored information and guidance. Interviews for this role have been provisionally scheduled to take place on Teams on 2 June 2026.
May 03, 2026
Full time
About The Role At Alzheimer's Society, we believe no one should face dementia alone. Every conversation, every visit and every small moment of reassurance can make a real difference. We are looking for a warm, thoughtful and organised Dementia Adviser to join our supportive team in North Cumbria working 21 hours per week, on a fixed term contract for 2 years. You will work closely with people living with dementia and those who care about them, providing ongoing support. You will listen carefully, understand what matters most to each person and offer guidance that helps them feel steadier and more confident as their situation changes. Your days will be varied and meaningful. You might be visiting someone at home, offering calm reassurance over the phone, or working closely with other professionals to make sure the right support is in place. We operate a triage system for new referrals and you will play your part in making sure people are responded to quickly and thoughtfully. You will manage your own caseload, keeping clear and accurate records, while always seeing the person behind the paperwork. You will be part of a caring and dynamic local team who share ideas, reflect together and support one another. There will be time to meet as a team and opportunities to keep growing your knowledge of dementia, with your manager and colleagues alongside you. About you You will have: - An understanding of dementia, or a willingness to learn about the experiences of people living with dementia and those who care for them. - Experience providing information, guidance, advice or emotional support - this could be from health, social care, community, voluntary, customer service or other people focused roles. - You will be able to listen and communicate, with the ability to build trust and rapport with people from a wide range of backgrounds. - The ability to manage your workload effectively, with appropriate support and tools, and to balance competing priorities. - Confidence using IT systems to maintain accurate and confidential records. - A compassionate, non-judgemental and person-centred approach, with respect for diversity and individual lived experiences. - The ability to travel independently across Luton and wider on occasions. - The confidence and ability to communicate with a wide range of people, adapting your approach to ensure understanding. You will be required to speak publicly at events about dementia, delivering information and signposting people to further resources and networks. Please don't be put off from applying if you don't meet every single requirement listed. We recognise the value of transferable skills and lived experience, and we're keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate potential, capability and a willingness to learn. Key Responsibilities: - Build supportive, trusting relationships with people living with dementia and their carers across, recognising and respecting individual needs and circumstances. - Provide personalised information, advice and emotional support that reflects each person's culture, background, values and preferences. - Deliver support through home visits, telephone contact and partnership working other professionals. - Participate in the triage rota, ensuring new referrals are handled promptly, sensitively and equitably. - Manage a defined caseload, maintaining accurate, respectful and confidential records. - Signpost and connect individuals to appropriate local services and community networks, reducing isolation and increasing access to support. - Work collaboratively within a supportive team environment, contributing to reflective practice and continuous improvement. - Facilitate and deliver regular peer support groups across Luton, creating a safe, inclusive environment where people affected by dementia can share experiences, build connections, and access tailored information and guidance. Interviews for this role have been provisionally scheduled to take place on Teams on 2 June 2026.
About The Role The Dementia Adviser role requires you to work passionately to provide advice, support and guidance to people affected by dementia, carers and their families. Team Sahara at The Alzheimer's Society are proud to have a small but passionate team with a welcoming and supportive culture. This role will be supporting the South Asian community within the Greater Manchester area, so we are looking for someone who is fluent in one or more South Asian languages including Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi and in particular Bangla or Gujarati as well as English. You will be working Wednesday, Thursday & Friday - 21 hours a week. We are a Dementia Support Service dedicated to serving the South Asian Community in Greater Manchester. You will: - Offer a vital and compassionate service providing information, a referral and signpost service as well as emotional and practical support to people affected by dementia and their families. - Managing referrals and case loads - Supporting our Memory Cafés and other group activities - Facilitating information and awareness raising events - Delivering talks and presentations to public audiences. - Build relationships with a range of local contacts, networking with health and care professionals, marketing Alzheimer's Society services and providing dementia support. - Develop networks and pathways with partner organisations who work in the field of dementia, ensuring seamless and consistent support and empowering individuals affected by dementia to make informed choices. - Provide support face-to-face, by telephone and online. About you We are hoping to welcome a passionate and knowledgeable Dementia Adviser to work in Greater Manchester as part of Team Sahara but also as part of the wider Greater Manchester team. 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 everyone, based upon their own aspirations and needs. You are: - 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 have outstanding communication skills - Strong organisational and time management skills to manage your caseload of clients effectively - Good IT skills - It is essential that you have the means to travel independently across Greater Manchester, with an expectancy to attend regular meetings across the area - An understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their carers would be an advantage - Fluent in Urdu and English as well as Bangla or Gujarati and other South Asian languages. - Confidence in public speaking and ability to deliver presentations in different languages if necessary. Interviews for this role have been provisionally scheduled to take place via MS Teams on w/c 25th May.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
About The Role The Dementia Adviser role requires you to work passionately to provide advice, support and guidance to people affected by dementia, carers and their families. Team Sahara at The Alzheimer's Society are proud to have a small but passionate team with a welcoming and supportive culture. This role will be supporting the South Asian community within the Greater Manchester area, so we are looking for someone who is fluent in one or more South Asian languages including Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi and in particular Bangla or Gujarati as well as English. You will be working Wednesday, Thursday & Friday - 21 hours a week. We are a Dementia Support Service dedicated to serving the South Asian Community in Greater Manchester. You will: - Offer a vital and compassionate service providing information, a referral and signpost service as well as emotional and practical support to people affected by dementia and their families. - Managing referrals and case loads - Supporting our Memory Cafés and other group activities - Facilitating information and awareness raising events - Delivering talks and presentations to public audiences. - Build relationships with a range of local contacts, networking with health and care professionals, marketing Alzheimer's Society services and providing dementia support. - Develop networks and pathways with partner organisations who work in the field of dementia, ensuring seamless and consistent support and empowering individuals affected by dementia to make informed choices. - Provide support face-to-face, by telephone and online. About you We are hoping to welcome a passionate and knowledgeable Dementia Adviser to work in Greater Manchester as part of Team Sahara but also as part of the wider Greater Manchester team. 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 everyone, based upon their own aspirations and needs. You are: - 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 have outstanding communication skills - Strong organisational and time management skills to manage your caseload of clients effectively - Good IT skills - It is essential that you have the means to travel independently across Greater Manchester, with an expectancy to attend regular meetings across the area - An understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their carers would be an advantage - Fluent in Urdu and English as well as Bangla or Gujarati and other South Asian languages. - Confidence in public speaking and ability to deliver presentations in different languages if necessary. Interviews for this role have been provisionally scheduled to take place via MS Teams on w/c 25th May.
