At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals affected by early onset dementia in their daily activities and build confidence.
- Company: Join the UK's leading dementia charity, making a real difference in people's lives.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, professional development, and a supportive work-life balance.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for personal growth and career advancement.
- Why this job: Be part of a rewarding role that truly impacts the community and helps those in need.
- Qualifications: Understanding of dementia, strong communication skills, and experience in care or community settings.
Are you looking for a rewarding career where every day is different? Do you have the passion and drive to make a positive difference in people’s lives who are affected by early onset dementia? Do you live in the Cardiff or Vale of Glamorgan area? We are looking to recruit a part-time, 14 hours per week, Community Support Worker to join our established and dynamic team. This is a fixed term role until April 2027, with potential to become permanent.
This is a community-based role involving regular travel across the Cardiff or Vale of Glamorgan area including local meetings and direct support with the flexibility to work from home based on business and community needs.
What we are looking for:
- An understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their carers.
- Resilience to be able to listen and empathise with individuals during, what can be, an incredibly difficult period of adjustment and personal challenge.
- Strong communication and listening skills to deliver personalised support with a non-judgmental and compassionate approach.
- Strong organisational and time management skills to manage the support of individuals effectively.
- Great relationship building skills to make trusted and beneficial connections within the organisation and external networks.
- Ability to provide information and support in people’s homes and at locations across the local area.
- Experience of working in a care or community environment.
- Good IT skills to update computerised medical reports.
- Be able to travel independently across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.
Important Information: There is no ‘direct care’ element to the Community Support Worker role. The role is based within the community across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, and you will be required to travel across this area (this is a prerequisite for the successful candidate).
About Alzheimer's Society: Dementia is the UK's biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime. At Alzheimer's Society, we're the UK's leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.
Together with our supporters, we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society. We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
Our hiring process: During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. We are working hard to ensure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible, so please do inform us of your experience and anything you think we could do better by completing our candidate survey when you apply. To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed.
We are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring the welfare of those we work with, due to the nature of some of our roles, we might need to carry out a Criminal Record Check at the relevant level.
Giving back to you: Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.
Community Support Worker employer: Alzheimers Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of those affected by dementia. Our supportive work culture fosters personal and professional growth, offering flexible working arrangements and a range of benefits that promote a healthy work-life balance. Join our dynamic team in Cardiff or the Vale of Glamorgan, where your contributions will be valued, and you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in your community.
