Community Adviser in Reading

At Alzheimers Society, we believe no one should face dementia alone. Every conversation, every visit and every small moment of reassurance can make a real difference. We are looking for a warm, thoughtful and organised Dementia Adviser to join our supportive team in Reading, Berkshire working 32-hours per week on a 12 months fixed term with potential to extend.

This is a community-based role involving regular travel across the area including local home visits, meetings, and direct support, with the flexibility to work from home based on business and community needs. You will work closely with people living with dementia and their carers, providing ongoing support. You will listen carefully, understand what matters most to each person and offer guidance that helps them feel steadier and more confident as their situation changes.

Your days will be varied and meaningful. You might be visiting someone at home, offering guidance over the phone, and working closely with other professionals to make sure the right support is in place. You will manage your own caseload, keeping clear and accurate records, while always seeing the person behind the paperwork. You will be part of a caring and dynamic local team who share ideas, reflect together and support one another. There will be time to meet as a team and opportunities to keep growing your knowledge of dementia, with your manager and colleagues alongside you.

About you

• An understanding of dementia, or a willingness to learn about the experiences of people living with dementia and those who care for them.
• Experience providing information, guidance, advice or emotional support - this could be from health, social care, community, voluntary, customer service or other people focused roles.
• Confidence using IT systems to maintain accurate and confidential records.
• The ability to listen and communicate, with the ability to build trust and rapport with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
• The ability to manage your workload effectively, with appropriate support and tools, and to balance competing priorities.
• A compassionate, non-judgemental and person-centred approach, with respect for diversity and individual lived experiences.
• The ability to travel independently.
• The confidence and ability to communicate with a wide range of people, adapting your approach to ensure understanding.

You will be required to speak publicly at events about dementia, delivering information and signposting people to further resources and networks. Please don’t be put off from applying if you don’t meet every single requirement listed. We recognise the value of transferable skills and lived experience, and we’re keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate potential, capability and a willingness to learn.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build supportive, trusting relationships with people living with dementia and their carers, recognising and respecting individual needs and circumstances.
• Provide personalised information, guidance and emotional support that reflects each person's culture, background, values and preferences.
• Deliver support through home visits, telephone contact and written support.
• Work in partnership with other professionals to best support people affected by dementia.
• Ensuring referrals are handled promptly, sensitively and equitably.
• Manage a 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.
• You may facilitate and deliver group services, including Singing for the Brain or Information Programmes. You will create a safe and inclusive environment for people to build connections and access guidance.

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. You can read more information via our Website.

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.