About The Role
We are offering a great opportunity to join our team as a Dementia Adviser, providing personalised support to people diagnosed with dementia and their carers!
About the role
Location: Community based in East Yorkshire with some homeworking elements
Contract: Permanent
As a Dementia Adviser, you will have the rewarding opportunity to provide support, information, and guidance to people with dementia and their carers; helping to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives.
We are working hard to improve diagnosis rates for dementia and this exciting role involves organising and attending 'Brain Health Pop Ups' around the whole East Riding to support people worried about their own brain health. Giving advice about how to approach their GP to gain a diagnosis and supporting people in a relaxed and supportive environment (usually libraries, leisure centres and garden centres) and working closely with identified GP surgeries. Working closely with the East Riding team and signposting for referrals is a key part of the role also.
About you
1. Ability and interest in supporting people to maintain their independence, improve their sense of well-being, and help them take more control of their lives.
2. You will be meeting people all over the East Riding who are a little anxio...