Closing Date: 15th January 2023. Location: Community within Cheshire West & Chester area, with some homeworking elements. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.About the roleAre you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of people affected by dementia?Do you want a career where every day is different and full of reward? Yes, well, we would love to hear from you!The role is delivered in the community, you will be required to carry out hone visits and attend meetings and groups within the Cheshire West & Chester area. The Cheshire West & Chester Dementia Support Service provides a highly responsive and individualised information, signposting and referral service to the carers of people affected by dementia. We run a number of Activity groups, including our successful Singing for the Brain, Love to Move - chair based exercise group and a dementia caf??. Facilitate and deliver our range of groups across the area.Support and role manage the group of trained volunteers that help us to deliver the groups.Provide information and guidance to help maintain people's independence, improve their sense of well-being, and put them more in control of their lives and those that care for them.Be part of a highly motivated and supportive team, Contribute in the delivery of sessions of our Carers Information & Support Programme Build relationships with a range of local contacts, networking with health and care professionals, marketing the Cheshire West & Chester Dementia Support Service Deliver informal dementia information sessions to Professionals and partners within the areaDevelop networks and pathways with partner organisations who work in the field of dementia, ensuring seamless and consistent support and empowering carers to make informed choices.Provide support face-to-face, by telephone and online. About youWe are looking for a highly motivated individual, with an understanding of dementia and the needs of people affected by dementia.You will; Be empathetic and non-judgmental in your approach with a commitment to equal opportunities.Have excellent communication skills to meet the diverse needs of our community and represent their needs to statutory and other voluntary agencies.Have a sound knowledge of IT systems to record data, write reports and communicate by email. Have experience of running and planning groups and working with volunteersUnderstand client confidentiality and how this is applied when representing client needs.Preferably had some experience of working with a wide variety of relevant agencies. Possess NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) or have demonstrable experience.Have the ability and means able to travel independently around Cheshire West & Chester About Alzheimer's SocietyAt Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.Our ValuesWe are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don't shy away from challenges.Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.Equal OpportunitiesWe 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.We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.