Dementia Advisor: Information, Support & Independence

Alzheimer Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Alzheimer Scotland in Scotland is seeking a Dementia Advisor to provide information, advice and person-centred support to people living with dementia, memory concerns and their families across communities.

You will help navigate health and social care services, deliver one-to-one support, group education and initiatives that promote brain health and wellbeing, while collaborating with local professionals and partners to ensure accessible services.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and IT skills, with a compassionate, person-centred approach.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and work collaboratively with health and social care professionals and community partners.
• Organised, proactive and able to plan and deliver meaningful activities while maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Provide information, advice and person-centred support to people living with dementia, memory concerns, and their families and carers.
• Help people navigate health and social care services and access appropriate support.
• Deliver tailored one-to-one support and facilitate peer connection and group education programmes.
• Develop initiatives that promote brain health, wellbeing and positive attitudes towards dementia.
• Build relationships with professionals and community partners to improve access to support and raise awareness.
• Contribute to service planning, partnership working, community engagement and contract monitoring.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Empathy

Collaboration

Organised

Tools

IT proficiency

Job description

Alzheimer Scotland in Scotland is seeking a Dementia Advisor to provide information, advice and person-centred support to people living with dementia, memory concerns and their families across communities.

You will help navigate health and social care services, deliver one-to-one support, group education and initiatives that promote brain health and wellbeing, while collaborating with local professionals and partners to ensure accessible services.