Alzheimers Society

5 job(s) at Alzheimers Society

Alzheimers Society
Mar 29, 2026
Full time
What if you could launch your finance career at one of the UK's leading charities, gaining hands-on experience across financial planning, analysis and business partnering, all while working towards a professional qualification? As part of our Finance & Assurance team, you'll provide the financial insight that drives smarter decisions and helps maximise our impact for people affected by dementia click apply for full job details
Alzheimers Society
Mar 27, 2026
Full time
About The Role At Alzheimer's 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 hull working 35 hours per week, on a fixed term contract until 31st March 2027, working 8am - 4pm. You will work closely with people living with dementia and those who care about them, 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. Our Hospital Dementia Adviser provides vital support to people living with dementia during their hospital stay. You'll work directly with individuals who have a dementia diagnosis and their families, helping them understand their situation, navigate hospital processes, and plan a safe and confident discharge home with the right support in place. This is a hospital-based role that involves regular walking between wards and departments. You will work closely with the wider Local Services Team to ensure that people are smoothly connected to ongoing support in the community once they leave the hospital. Although there is no direct personal or clinical care involved, this role is all about offering high-quality advice, guidance, and emotional support. You will collaborate with hospital staff, volunteers, and external partners to ensure that people affected by dementia receive the right information and feel supported throughout their journey. We operate a triage system for new referrals and you will play your part in making sure people are responded to quickly and thoughtfully. 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 We are looking for someone compassionate, organised, and confident working in a busy hospital environment. - Have an understanding of dementia and the needs of people living with dementia (experience with other health conditions or support needs will also be considered). - Be comfortable moving around a hospital sites at Hull Royal Information and Castle Hill Hospitals and engaging with people in a fast-paced setting. - Be comfortable providing information, guidance, advice or emotional support - this could be from health, social care, community, voluntary, customer service or other people focused roles. - You will be able to listen and communicate, with the ability to build trust and rapport with people from a wide range of backgrounds. - Be able to manage your workload effectively, with appropriate support and tools, and to balance competing priorities. - Confidence using IT systems to maintain accurate and confidential records. - A compassionate, non-judgemental and person-centred approach, with respect for diversity and individual lived experiences. 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: - Help people maintain independence, improve wellbeing, and feel more in control of their care.Support individuals and families as they navigate their hospital admission and prepare for discharge. - Deliver Dementia Friends sessions and work alongside colleagues and volunteers to provide compassionate support. - Build supportive, trusting relationships with people living with dementia and their carers across, recognising and respecting individual needs and circumstances. - Host drop-in sessions, run information stalls, and attend events within the hospital. - Provide personalised information, advice and emotional support that reflects each person's culture, background, values and preferences. - Deliver support through home visits, telephone contact and partnership working other professionals. - Participate in the triage rota, ensuring new referrals are handled promptly, sensitively and equitably. - Manage a defined 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. - Facilitate and deliver regular peer support groups creating a safe, inclusive environment where people affected by dementia can share experiences, build connections, and access tailored information and guidance. Interviews for this role have been provisionally scheduled to take place via MS Teams on 5th May.
Alzheimers Society
Mar 27, 2026
Contractor
Senior Infrastructure EngineerWhat does it take to keep a charity like ours running? What sits behind every support call answered, every research database accessed, every fundraising campaign delivered? Infrastructure. And the people who build, protect and evolve it. As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you'll play a central role in keeping that foundation strong, secure and ready for what comes ne click apply for full job details
Alzheimers Society
Mar 26, 2026
Full time
About The Role At Alzheimer's 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 Birmingham, working 35 hours per week, fixed tern until April 2027. You will be walking alongside people living with dementia and the people who care about them. This is a role built on trust and kindness. 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 calm reassurance over the phone, or working closely with professionals to make sure the right support is in place. We operate a triage system for new referrals, and you will play your part in making sure people are responded to quickly and thoughtfully. You will manage your own caseload, keep 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 You will have: - 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. - You will be able 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. - Confidence using IT systems to maintain accurate and confidential records. - A compassionate, non-judgemental and person-centred approach, with respect for diversity and individual lived experiences. - The ability to travel independently within the area. - 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 across, recognising and respecting individual needs and circumstances. - Provide personalised information, advice and emotional support that reflects each person's culture, background, values and preferences. - Deliver support through home visits, telephone or on-line contact and partnership working with professionals. - Participate in the triage rota, ensuring new referrals are handled promptly, sensitively and equitably. - Manage a defined 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. - Facilitate and deliver regular peer support groups across Luton, creating a safe, inclusive environment where people affected by dementia can share experiences, build connections, and access tailored information and guidance. Interviews for this role have been provisionally scheduled to take place via MS Teams on Tuesday 21st April.
Alzheimers Society
Mar 24, 2026
Full time
About The Role At Alzheimer's 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 The Western Trust Area working 35 hours per week. You will work closely with people living with dementia and those who care about them, 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 calm reassurance over the phone, or working closely with GP surgeries and other professionals to make sure the right support is in place. We operate a triage system for new referrals and you will play your part in making sure people are responded to quickly and thoughtfully. This role pays particular attention in delivering our CrISP programmes which offers informal training for carers. 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 You will have: - 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. - You will be able 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. - Confidence using IT systems to maintain accurate and confidential records. - A compassionate, non-judgemental and person-centred approach, with respect for diversity and individual lived experiences. - The ability to travel independently across Luton and wider on occasions. - 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 across, recognising and respecting individual needs and circumstances. - Provide personalised information, advice and emotional support that reflects each person's culture, background, values and preferences. - Deliver support through home visits, telephone contact and partnership working with GP surgeries and other professionals. - Participate in the triage rota, ensuring new referrals are handled promptly, sensitively and equitably. - Manage a defined 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. - Facilitate and deliver regular peer support groups across Luton, creating a safe, inclusive environment where people affected by dementia can share experiences, build connections, and access tailored information and guidance.