We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Community Outreach & Engagement Lead to join our team. In this key role, you will work with statutory, secondary, third-sector organisations and the local community to raise awareness of young onset dementia (YOD) and engage individuals living with YOD into Younger People with Dementia (YPWD)’s core services.
The role involves outreach, community partnerships, and group facilitation to help address health disparities, encourage timely diagnosis, raise awareness and break down health seeking barriers amongst underserved communities. Applicants from a diverse background are encouraged.
This post will require a two-stage interview process with the first interview date being Wednesday 14th of May. The second stage interview date will be confirmed following a successful first stage interview.
Main Duties and Key Responsibilities
Community Engagement and Awareness Raising:
1. Raise awareness of young onset dementia within local communities, targeting global majority and underrepresented groups.
2. Network and collaborate with local leaders, cultural organisations, and healthcare providers to promote awareness of YOD within underrepresented and global majority communities.
3. Develop and distribute culturally sensitive, tailored materials and resources about YOD, focusing o...