Support Worker 

Unite with them against dementia 

Our client is the UK's leading dementia charity. They provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia. 

Position: Dementia Support Worker 
Location: North East London 
Contract type: Permanent 
Hours: Part time, 21 per week 
Salary: £14,635.80 actual per annum 

Closing date: 5pm on Thursday 16th August 
Interview date: TBC 

About the role: 

As a part of their Dementia Advice Service, delivering on their groups Singing for the Brian and outreach work into the community, raising awareness. 
You will provide one-to-one information, advice and sign-posting to people living with dementia and their family members / carers. You will be helping people to understand dementia, maintain their independence and prepare for the future. 
You will offer this advice and information to your clients in a variety of ways, including through home visits, meeting at the Memory Clinic or in their offices, as well by phone, letter or email. 
You will line manage volunteer/s and will get involved in some really rewarding community outreach work and delivering Dementia Friends Sessions. 
You will be required to work in a team supporting other Dementia Advisors in their locality. 
About you: 
If you have an understanding of dementia and the needs of those affected by dementia, or you are keen to develop this knowledge, then they would love to hear from you. NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) is desirable but not essential. You will be able to work well as part of a team and are passionate about improving the quality of life for people living with dementia. 
You may be required to work independently in other locations within East London from time to time. 
Their employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. They 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. They also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with them. 
Our client is committed to equal opportunities. 

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Social Care, Dementia Support Worker, Social Worker, Community Care, Care Assistant, Support Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Care Worker, 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.