About The Role

FTC = 2 years: January 2025 – end December 2026

We are offering a rewarding and varied role to join our team as a Dementia Adviser in West Berkshire. We provide advice and guidance to people diagnosed with dementia and their carers! As a Dementia Adviser, you will have the unique and fulfilling opportunity to help individuals to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives.  

Community based in West Berkshire with homeworking elements
Our service caters to each individual as it is based upon their personal circumstances and support needs. The person-centred support connects with people other services, providing signposting and referrals. You will also play a role in raising the awareness of dementia in the community, with members of the public, people affected by dementia and with healthcare professionals. We also deliver awareness sessions and information programmes providing information, guidance and signposting, which you will be involved with. *Supporting people affected by dementia, families and carers to access vital services.
*Improving people’s sense of well-being, enabling them to have more control over their lives.
*Assisting with the identification of needs, providing information and access to relevant services.
*Promoting our amazing Dementia Care Advice service and building relationships with a range of health and social care professionals.
About you *Ability to supporting people to maintain their independence, improve their sense of well-being, and help them take more control of their lives.
*Experience with communicating with a wide range of people, adapting your approach to ensure understanding at all levels.
*Able to network effectively and collaborating with other professionals to achieve a positive outcome for people.
*IT skills, experience working with patient or client databases and virtual meeting software (Teams / Zoom).
*Ability to travel across West Berkshire independently is essential. 
About Alzheimer’s Society

Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.

As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

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.