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: Bristol 
Contract type: Full time, Permanent 
Hours: 35 per week 
Salary: £20,345 per annum 

Closing date: 5pm on Thursday 2nd August 
Interview date: Wednesday 15th August 

About the role: 

The Dementia Navigator provides a highly responsive, individualised information and signposting service to people with a diagnosis of dementia. It can feel daunting, frightening and challenging to receive a diagnosis of dementia. But the Alzheimer’s Society provides information, emotional support and guidance to help people plan for their future and come to terms with their feelings and live well. This service is extended to support immediate carers and families who are referred to the service. 

About you: 

We are looking for someone who has an NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) qualification with an understanding of dementia. Your ability to assess a person with dementia along with the understanding of the need for client confidentially is essential to providing a valuable and worthwhile service. To be successful in this role you will have excellent non-judgmental communication skills as well as strong organisational and time management skills in order to manage a large caseload effectively. Experience of record keeping and report writing is required. 

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. This all contributes 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 the 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. 

This vacancy is being advertised by EasyWeb Recruitment, the UK’s leading Online Recruitment Agency. The services advertised by EasyWeb Recruitment are those of an employment agency. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief, and we confirm that we will gladly accept all applications.