Dementia Adviser in Douglas

Imagine walking into a room and seeing someone with dementia smile as they join a singing session, or a carer finally breathe a little easier because they feel understood and supported. That is the kind of impact you could have as a Dementia Adviser with us. Every day in this role is different. One morning you might be leading a lively Love to Move session, helping people move and laugh together. The afternoon could be spent sharing guidance with a carer navigating the challenges of supporting a loved one. In between, you will be building connections across the island, mentoring volunteers, and creating pathways that make support seamless and meaningful. We believe in seeing people for who they truly are, not just the label of a diagnosis. Our Dementia Support Service provides more than information. We provide hope, independence, and a sense of control. Through our groups, from Singing for the Brain to tailored activity sessions, we create moments that truly matter.

Location: Based in the Isle of Man, this is a community-focused role supporting individuals across the island.

Hours: We have both full-time and part-time positions available to suit your lifestyle.

What You Will Do

• Facilitate and bring to life our range of activity groups, brightening the days of people affected by dementia.
• Lead and support a team of volunteers who help make everything possible.
• Offer guidance, support, and information that empowers people to stay independent and improve their wellbeing.
• Deliver sessions for carers, giving them tools, knowledge, and reassurance.
• Build strong relationships with professionals, partners, and community members, making the support network even stronger.
• Provide support in person, by phone, or online, adapting to the needs of the people we serve.

About You

• We are looking for someone who can see the person, not the condition.
• You are empathetic, compassionate, and non-judgmental.
• You are confident in communicating with a diverse community and representing their needs to others.
• You are experienced in running groups, working with volunteers, and supporting people with complex needs.
• You are skilled with IT systems to record, report, and communicate effectively.
• You are ready to travel across the island to reach those who need support.

This role is for someone who wants to make a tangible difference, someone who feels rewarded by the smiles, relief, and moments of joy they help create every day. If you want a career where your work changes lives, uplifts communities, and leaves a lasting impact, join us. Step into a role where compassion, connection, and care are at the heart of everything we do.

Apply now and help us make every day brighter for people living with dementia and their carers. 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. Please also contact Alzheimer’s Society Talent Acquisition Team via careers@alzheimers.org.uk for application support or any adjustments you might need. 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 recognise the benefits of AI, but if you’re considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value it truly adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to showcase them in your own voice. We try to avoid closing roles early where possible, however if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close earlier than the advertised closing date. Should this occur, we will aim to provide you with at least 48 hours' notice.

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 DBS 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.

You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it’s like to be an employee at the Society.