Dementia Support Advisor - Home Visits & Local Travel

Alzheimer's Society; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and ongoing support

Flexible/agile working options

Work-life balance benefits

Employee benefits

Job summary

Alzheimer's Society in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, is seeking a Dementia Adviser to join our community-based team. This permanent, part-time role offers 21 hours per week with travel around the Rochdale area, including home visits and clinics, with some home-working possible.

You will support people living with dementia and their carers, delivering personalised information, guidance and reassurance as circumstances change, while keeping clear records and collaborating with professionals.

Qualifications

• Understanding of dementia or willingness to learn.
• Experience providing information, guidance or emotional support.
• Ability to listen and build trust with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong workload management and IT literacy.
• Compassionate, non-judgemental and person-centred approach.
• Able to travel independently.
• Effective communication and signposting to resources.

Responsibilities

• Build supportive, trusting relationships with people living with dementia and their carers across, recognising and respecting individual needs and circumstances.
• Provide personalised information, advice and emotional support that reflects each person's culture, background, values and preferences.
• Deliver support through home visits, telephone contact and partnership working with other professionals.
• Participate in the triage rota, ensuring new referrals are handled promptly, sensitively and equitably.
• Manage a defined caseload, maintaining accurate, respectful and confidential records.
• Signpost and connect individuals to appropriate local services and community networks, reducing isolation and increasing access to support.
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team environment, contributing to reflective practice and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate and deliver regular peer support groups, creating a safe, inclusive environment where people affected by dementia can share experiences, build connections, and access tailored information and guidance.

Skills

Dementia understanding

Info & support

Active listening

Workload management

IT literacy

Compassionate approach

Travel independence

Cross-cultural communication

Job description

Alzheimer's Society in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, is seeking a Dementia Adviser to join our community-based team. This permanent, part-time role offers 21 hours per week with travel around the Rochdale area, including home visits and clinics, with some home-working possible.

You will support people living with dementia and their carers, delivering personalised information, guidance and reassurance as circumstances change, while keeping clear records and collaborating with professionals.