OUR VALUES

Our values matter and we are looking for someone who believes:

• In being person centred and focused on people’s abilities.
• In being caring and compassionate in all we do.
• In working together to deliver excellence in the information, support, and services we provide.
• In always acting with integrity and honesty.
• That everyone’s rights and dignity should be promoted.
• In being inclusive and embracing everyone in our community

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,375.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Discounted or free food
• Flexitime
• Free flu jabs
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Licence/Certification:

• Driving License and access to a vehicle for work? (required)

Work Location: On the road
Application deadline: 31/07/2025
Reference ID: PDS FT
Expected start date: 08/09/202

THE ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

You will be driven by being part of an exceptional team that works tirelessly to improve the lives of people affected by dementia. You will be passionate about providing emotional and practical support to people living with dementia, their carers, and families. Creating a safe and inclusive environment for everyone, encouraging the people we support to contribute and engage.
1. Facilitate dementia cafes, support groups and activity sessions across Kent with the assistance of a volunteer team, creating a friendly and supportive environment that encourages the people we support to create their own outside networks in addition to our facilitated groups.
2. Empower people living with Dementia to take control of their group and support them to participate in discussions and activities.
4. Provide relevant information, advice, and guidance to the person living with dementia and their carer/ family.
5. Deliver peer support, assess suitability, conduct regular reviews, and implement the exit strategy, referring on to other appropriate support services when required.
6. Conduct impact assessments and reviews.
7. Keep in regular contact with the people attending the groups using all methods of communication, Telephone, email, text.
8. Conduct home visits (when necessary) to assess the suitability of person wanting to attend, promote group support and the discuss the benefits it offers.
9. Work in partnership with key stakeholders and ensure effective delivery of all sessions inviting guest speakers of interest.
10. Update Salesforce CRM system to record all communication and groups events on a daily basis. Maintain all administration tasks using Microsoft and SharePoint.
11. To deliver a person-centred approach, providing emotional and practical support to those living with dementia and their carers. Identify when to escalate issues to a Dementia Coordinator or external agency.
12. Conduct risk assessments, maintain health and safety of the group by following ADSS policies and procedures, agreeing the ground rules and with the group members.
13. Use internal and external social media platforms to promote the groups and associated activities.
14. Proactively engage with training, regular supervision and team meetings.
15. Promote and protect confidentiality and dignity in all areas of the organisation.
16. Work with the Volunteer Coordinator to induct and engage volunteers to assist at groups and provide the volunteers with informal support and supervision.
This role description is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirements of the post holder. The Chief Executive Officer may stipulate other reasonable requirements.