Support Worker Adviser / Care Adviser
Support Worker Adviser / Care Adviser
Join our team, take on dementia
Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.
Position: Dementia Navigator
Location: City of London and London Borough of Hackney
Contract type: Part Time, Permanent
Hours: 17.5 per week
Salary: GBP12,197 actual per annum
Closing date: 12 noon on Thursday 27th September
Interview date: TBC
About the role:
You will work independently in the community and as part of a very Dementia Navigator team. After a short induction period your role will include meeting clients and carrying out person-centred assessments.
You should have experience undertaking assessments with clients in their own homes in order to help them identify their own person-centred needs and agree a personal outcome plan.
You will be signposting people towards services that can help meet their needs - and where required you may accompany them on their initial visits to services you have signposted them towards.
You will be providing information, advice, signposting and support - helping people with mild to moderate dementia to navigate their journey along 'the dementia pathway', undertaking regular reviews with them as required.
You will be working as part of an experienced multi-disciplinary team - supporting people with dementia and their carers to access local services and groups.
Primarily based in the East London Foundation Trust's 'Community Mental Health Care of Older People' office in Hackney Wick, the successful applicant will work directly with people who are living with dementia in the London Borough of Hackney and The City of London. The role will necessitate travelling to undertake home visits and other activities.
About you:
We are looking for someone with experience of working with people affected by dementia in a paid or unpaid capacity. You will need to possess (as a minimum) an NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in a Health and Social Care related field and you will have demonstrable experience.
We are particularly looking for someone with great interpersonal skills who has considerable experience of working with people affected by dementia in their home environments. You will be able to help them identify their individual needs and offer support to them and their families. Therefore, you should have experience of working with a wide range of statutory and voluntary agencies - especially GPs.
5 reasons why you should work for us:
Our values:
We get it: we are trusted experts, informed and inspired by people affected dementia. We are united: together we achieve more. We will do it: we demand and deliver lasting change
Our training:
Our training resources are second to none. As well as the mandatory training provided for all our employees, you'll have the opportunity to influence your training needs
Our rewards and benefits:
We have a range of benefits for our employees, including a competitive pension scheme and a health scheme that is designed to help us care about your wellbeing and your health and safety
Our diversity:
Diversity is an essential part of who we are. Because dementia can affect anyone, our workforce must be ready to face the challenges this brings across all communities
Your career:
You can expect a rewarding and satisfying career with us; helping us support people affected by dementia; developing and learning new skills while benefitting from the opportunities for personal development.
Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely - all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.
Alzheimer's Society is committed to equal opportunities.
You may have experience of the following: Dementia Navigator, Care Assistant, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Dementia Adviser, Mental Health, Dementia etc
Join our team, take on dementia
Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.
Position: Dementia Navigator
Location: City of London and London Borough of Hackney
Contract type: Part Time, Permanent
Hours: 17.5 per week
Salary: GBP12,197 actual per annum
Closing date: 12 noon on Thursday 27th September
Interview date: TBC
About the role:
You will work independently in the community and as part of a very Dementia Navigator team. After a short induction period your role will include meeting clients and carrying out person-centred assessments.
You should have experience undertaking assessments with clients in their own homes in order to help them identify their own person-centred needs and agree a personal outcome plan.
You will be signposting people towards services that can help meet their needs - and where required you may accompany them on their initial visits to services you have signposted them towards.
You will be providing information, advice, signposting and support - helping people with mild to moderate dementia to navigate their journey along 'the dementia pathway', undertaking regular reviews with them as required.
You will be working as part of an experienced multi-disciplinary team - supporting people with dementia and their carers to access local services and groups.
Primarily based in the East London Foundation Trust's 'Community Mental Health Care of Older People' office in Hackney Wick, the successful applicant will work directly with people who are living with dementia in the London Borough of Hackney and The City of London. The role will necessitate travelling to undertake home visits and other activities.
About you:
We are looking for someone with experience of working with people affected by dementia in a paid or unpaid capacity. You will need to possess (as a minimum) an NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in a Health and Social Care related field and you will have demonstrable experience.
We are particularly looking for someone with great interpersonal skills who has considerable experience of working with people affected by dementia in their home environments. You will be able to help them identify their individual needs and offer support to them and their families. Therefore, you should have experience of working with a wide range of statutory and voluntary agencies - especially GPs.
5 reasons why you should work for us:
Our values:
We get it: we are trusted experts, informed and inspired by people affected dementia. We are united: together we achieve more. We will do it: we demand and deliver lasting change
Our training:
Our training resources are second to none. As well as the mandatory training provided for all our employees, you'll have the opportunity to influence your training needs
Our rewards and benefits:
We have a range of benefits for our employees, including a competitive pension scheme and a health scheme that is designed to help us care about your wellbeing and your health and safety
Our diversity:
Diversity is an essential part of who we are. Because dementia can affect anyone, our workforce must be ready to face the challenges this brings across all communities
Your career:
You can expect a rewarding and satisfying career with us; helping us support people affected by dementia; developing and learning new skills while benefitting from the opportunities for personal development.
Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely - all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.
Alzheimer's Society is committed to equal opportunities.
You may have experience of the following: Dementia Navigator, Care Assistant, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Dementia Adviser, Mental Health, Dementia etc