Support Worker Advisor / Care Advisor

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: Eastleigh, Hampshire
Contract type: Part Time, Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 25 per week
Salary: £14,260 to £14,835.71 depending on skills and experience

Closing date: 12 December 2019
Interview date: 16 December 2019 (Eastleigh office)

About the role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Team who can provide a highly responsive signposting and support service to people with dementia living in Southampton. You will also be expected to provide an extended information and signposting service to immediate carers who are referred to the service.

Other responsibilities will include marketing the Dementia Navigator Service in partnership with SO:linked and developing a network service of support alongside health care professionals. This will enable you to provide structured support as required throughout the person’s life with dementia.

About you:

If you feel that you can support people with dementia and their carers maintain their independence, improve their sense of well-being and help towards putting them more in control of their lives, then please apply and join our Team.

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