Are you passionate about improving the lives of people living with dementia in Hertfordshire? Now recruiting to the newly created role of Dementia Friendly Coordinator.
This role is key to improving the lives of people living with dementia and their carers by facilitating the creation of dementia friendly communities in Hertfordshire.
You will work to promote a better understanding of dementia across communities to reduce stigma and discrimination and promote independence for people living with dementia.
You will have previous experience of working with people with dementia or their carers together with excellent project management and communication skills
Your skills:

• A good understanding of dementia
• Experience of providing a service to the public
• Experience of working with older people
• Experience of delivering projects
• Experience of collecting statistical information
• The ability to deliver information and advice (including benefit advice)
• Knowledge of social care
• Good organisational and communication skills

You will also need a full driving licence with use of a car.
This is a rewarding role where you’ll directly impact the lives of local older people and you will be joining a committed and supportive team.
We also offer

• Training and development
• Contributory pension scheme
• Travel expenses
• Health care plan after an initial qualifying period.

TO APPLY
Submit your CV and a cover letter telling us how meet the person specification before the closing date of Friday 13 September 2024.
Interviews are scheduled to be held on Wednesday 18 September 2024.
We are shortlisting and interviewing as we receive applications, so we encourage you to apply before the closing date and reserve the right to close the listing early should suitable candidates be appointed.
Why work for us?
At Age UK Hertfordshire, we know that our dedicated employees are our biggest asset, so we've adopted a culture of support and wellness as we understand that our workforce are representative of our values.
As an employee of Age UK Hertfordshire, as well as gaining the satisfaction of knowing that you're making a difference to the lives of older people in the local community, we believe in rewarding our employees to reflect the contribution that you bring to the organisation.
In return for your dedication and commitment to us, we can offer:
- A generous employer pension contribution scheme to help prepare you for later life
- An incremental holiday allowance up to 30 days per year, plus bank holidays and an additional 3 days per year between Christmas and New Year
- A health cash plan, which offers money back on health and therapy appointments, free counselling sessions, a 24-hour advice line, plus much more (on completion of probation period)
- Generous company sick pay (on completion of probation period)
- Access to ongoing internal and external training and development, to support both your professional and personal development
- Mandatory Mental Health Awareness and Equality & Diversity training as standard for all employees
- An approachable team, with a listening and supportive culture and a focus on positive staff engagement and wellness
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £26,490.00 per year
Benefits:

• Company pension
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hertford SG14 1PL
Application deadline: 13/09/2024