Dementia Adviser (locally known as a Dementia Link Worker)

About The Role
Closing Date: 8th February 
Location: Community based in Redbridge 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
About the role
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of people affected by dementia?
Do you want a career where every day is different and full of reward? Yes, well, we would love to hear from you!
The role is delivered in the community, in Redbridge across multiple locations. You will be required to carry out home visits, deliver a range of groups and attend meetings across the area.
This role will be supporting the South Asian community within Redbridge. The team provides a highly responsive and individualised information, signposting and referral service to people living with a Dementia diagnosis, their carers and family members. We also deliver a range of community-based groups and we are looking to develop new groups that will add to and enhance our support offer.
- Provide information and guidance to help maintain people’s independence, improve their sense of well-being, and put them more in control of their lives and those that care for them.
- Be part of a highly motivated and supportive team,
- Build relationships with a range of local contacts, networking with health and care professionals, marketing the Dementia Support Service and the groups we host.
- Develop networks and pathways with partner organisations who work in the field of dementia, ensuring seamless and consistent support and empowering people affected by dementia to make informed choices.
- Provide support face-to-face, by telephone and online.
About you
- Must be fluent in south Asian languages mainly Urdu, (but it will be a bonus if you are also able to speak either of the following: Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi)
- Must be a good communicator
- Must be able to travel in around the London borough of Redbridge 
- Must have experience working within NHS environment’s and liaising face to face with healthcare and voluntary sector professionals and building rapport within the borough of Redbridge.
- Be experienced in leading group sessions 
- Must be reliable and possess problem solving skills
- Proficient in IT packages
About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.
Our Values
We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.
Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
Equal Opportunities
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.