Dementia Adviser

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The Role At Alzheimers 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 Milton Keynes team. You will offer support to your clients in a variety of ways, whether in the client's own home, or at other locations in the community, face to face, by phone, letter, or email.

You will also assist service users to access other services, providing signposting and referrals, and facilitating peer support groups for people living with dementia on occasions in various location in the area! You will have your own local patch, walking alongside people living with dementia and the people who care about them. This is a role built on trust and kindness.

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. 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.

Hours - 35 hours Location - Community based in Milton Keynes (or within a commutable distance) with some homeworking.