Dementia Advisors

Job description

Dementia Advisors for Dementia-Specific Services

Locations; Cavan and Kildare

Salary; Generous Salary and paid mileage

39 hours per week Hybrid basis (Office and Home).

Purpose of the role;

To provide dementia-specific services and advocating for the rights of people affected by dementia to quality support and services, providing person-cantered, rights-based and grassroots led with the voice of the person with dementia and their Carer at its core. The Dementia Advisor’s primary responsibility is to be a point of contact on an outreach basis for people who are concerned about their cognitive health and/or have a diagnosis of dementia and for their families and friends, at all stages of their journey, from diagnosis through to end-of-life. The role will involve the offer of practical assistance, support, advice, sharing information and signposting for people living with dementia and their family/carers, to appropriate services and supports, enabling them to take control of their own lives; Supporting the person and/or their families to navigate the health and social care system to ensure they receive the right support at the right time.

Requirements:

• A primary degree or equivalent in a relevant health or social care area.
• A demonstrated knowledge and an understanding of dementia and related issues
• Excellent knowledge and skills in working with people with dementia
• Knowledge about dementia and its effect on the lives of those diagnosed.
• The successful candidate should also have experience in the community care sector be able to demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development. Awareness of the legal aspects of working with vulnerable adults, Enduring Power of Attorney, Ward of Court and the Assisted Decision-making capacity legislation is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal and leadership skills,.
• Full clean driving license as the role will involve travel

Benefits:

• Generous Salary and paid mileage
• Hybrid basis (Office and Home)
• Friendly Supportive Service