We currently have a vacancy for 2 part time Dementia Advisers in our City team.
Dementia Advisers (DAs) support people with a diagnosis of dementia, their carers and families. DAs take a holistic approach to support, encouraging person centred care and providing timely and accurate information and advice. DAs signpost and refer to the right support at the right time across a wide range of services. By enabling clients to access support that they and their family need we are able to help them live as well as possible for as long as possible in their own homes and remain active in the community.
Hours; 21 hours per week
Salary; £13.50 per hour, rising to £14.05 per hour on completion of training and probationary period.
Closing date for applications; 7th July 2025
Screening Interview; 11th July 2025 Final Interview; 17th July 2025
Benefits:
* Flexible working
* Free on-site parking
* Pension scheme
* 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays. Increasing to 30 days after 5 years continuous service
* Charity paid cash health plan and Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Charity sick pay
DAs are primarily home-based, taking referrals within a geographical area and from GP surgeries. They are largely self-managing, happy to work alone and able to use their initiative. In particular, they need to be comfortable working with clients and carers face-to-face via video conferencing, telephone and also visiting clients in their own homes. Each DA will manage their own caseload, working within the service framework and under the guidance of a Locality Manager and the Head of Service. DA’s will also need to support a ‘workstream’ to drive service development.
Ideally we are looking for someone with experience and lots of skills. However, for the right person we can offer a training and development programme, with mentoring support from an experienced DA, a structured induction, and a pathway to a level three qualification ( as per the Regulated Qualifications Framework).
We need someone who is comfortable working with older people and with experience of supporting people in a caring or cared for role, preferably caring for people living with dementia.
We are looking for someone with the ability to listen and understand a client’s needs, good problem-solving skills, and a positive attitude to learning.
You will need to be highly organised, able to communicate with a wide variety of people and able to show empathy and provide support to those facing challenging circumstances.
DAs are asked to take on additional responsibilities to support service development, and we are also interested in hearing from candidates who have complimentary skills or experience in providing education and awareness sessions, fund raising, and in supporting social media and websites.
https://www.dementiaoxfordshire.org.uk/work-with-us/join-our-team/