We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and highly professional individual who would like to be part of our Dementia Adviser Service!About the roleLocation: Community based in South Cumbria with some homeworking elements. As a Dementia Adviser, you will provide a person-centred and outcomes focused information, advice and support service to people affected by dementia and memory loss symptoms, to identify their needs and the services they may wish to access, support the improvement of their sense of wellbeing, putting them in more control of their lives.
* You will need to work with a variety of other professionals, such as GP’s, memory clinic staff and other health and social care partners, and support may be provided in person, over the telephone, via virtual options or in writing.
* We aim to reach people affected by dementia from all communities and support their needs within their own community.
* You will be working from home, but you will be spending time in the community completing home visits, attending clinics and giving dementia awareness talks to large groups.
* You will be part of the North Lancashire and South Cumbria team and whilst the majority of your referrals will be people living in South Cumbria, from Kendal to Barrow in Furness, you may on occasion be asked to cover the border of North Lancashire too.
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