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Dementia Support Manager

Employer
Alzheimer’s Society
Location
Weybridge
Salary
£18591/annum
Closing date
28 Feb 2019

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Sector
Charity & Voluntary Work
Hours
Part Time
Flexibility
Set hours
Contract Type
Permanent
Dementia Support Manager  Work for a world without 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 Support Manager  Location: New Haw, Surrey  Contract type: Part Time, Permanent  Hours: 28 per week  Salary £18,591 actual per annum  Closing date: 14 February 2019  Interview date: 27 February 2019 to be held in Horsham  About the role:  As one of the Surrey Dementia Support Managers you will manage a team of experienced and highly skilled Dementia Navigators, Dementia Advisers and Volunteers and the Surrey ‘single point of access’ Dementia Information Hub. Our dedicated team provide information, guidance and practical support to help people understand dementia, cope with day to day living with dementia and prepare for the future. The service also supports people to access other services.  The role is critical in dovetailing with other service provision both locally and nationally. Additionally, the role is key in promoting the Alzheimer’s Society New Deal on Dementia by liaising and networking with partners and organisations to positively impact on the dementia landscape.  About you:  As a people person, committed to the principles of dementia friendly communities, you will be passionate about the provision of high quality, person centred services offering information and support to those affected by dementia.  With demonstrable experience of managing staff and volunteers, you will possess the required skills to support your team to achieve key strategic objectives as well as the ability to seek effective feedback from service users and work to implement person centred solutions.  To be successful in this role you will need to be a well-motivated, resourceful and creative person, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a busy service environment. You will be comfortable working collaboratively and liaising across departments and with partner organisations. Ideally you will possess an in depth understanding of the needs of people with dementia and their carers as well as qualifications at NVQ level 3 or above (or equivalent). Experience of working in the voluntary sector or a care setting is desirable.  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.  Are you someone who can move things forward? Who knows how to get the best out of people? If this sounds like you we can offer you a stimulating and challenging career as part of our growing services Team.  Alzheimer’s Society is committed to equal opportunities.  You may have experience of the following: Support Manager, Support Team Leader, Dementia Support Manager, Support Worker, Senior Support Worker, Social Care, Dementia, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Social Worker, Community Care, Not for Profit, Healthcare Assistant, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Voluntary Sector, Care Assistant etc

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