Job Description

ADSS is a triple Kent Charity award winning organisation for 2024

Kent Charity of the Year, Disability Charity of the Year and Trustee of the Year

ADSS are a nonprofit charity with a big heart and have been providing exceptional care and support to people affected by dementia for over 30 years. We are commissioned by The NHS & KCC to provide specialist dementia support within the local communities. At ADSS, our goal is to enable people living with dementia to continue to be as independent as possible within their local community.

About the Role

Dementia Wellbeing Coordinator

Post diagnostic support such as opportunities to regularly meet with Peers in a relaxed, non-judgemental social setting are vital for people affected by dementia to live the life they want, meet new friends, share experiences, find coping strategies and plan for the future.

The Dementia Wellbeing Coordinator will plan, promote and deliver all aspects of the charity's support groups, including dementia cafes, peer support groups and activities. You will expertly facilitate the groups to ensure all participants benefit from attending, promote wellbeing, and create a fun, friendly and informative atmosphere, whilst always upholding our values to ensure people affected by dementia are at the heart of all you do.

You will enjoy working as part of a wider team that works together to champion the rights of people affected by dementia to participate in family and community life.

Reporting to:

Head of Community Care & Wellbeing Services

Line manages:

Group Volunteers

Location:

Various locations across Kent

Hours: 37.5

hours per week based around core hours Monday- Friday 9:00am-5:00pm. Some evening cover will be required to cover groups and workshops with prior arrangement.

Salary:

24,375

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.

THIS POST IS SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE REPORT

Benefits of being an ADSS employee

Full paid induction and training provided 25 days holiday (pro rata

plus

bank holidays) Company sick pay Company Pension - 4 % employer contribution Group Life Insurance cover -

3 x your annual salary

(after completion of probationary period) Medicash Healthcare Plan (after completion of probationary period) Flexible working Paid mileage - 45p per mile Career development opportunities Paid Travel Time

About You

We want to welcome compassionate and dedicated individuals to work in Kent. This is an amazing opportunity for someone who wants to truly make a difference to the lives of people affected by dementia. You may or may not have experience in this field, but you will have excellent communication skills, empathy, a positive approach to problem solving, able to manage your own workload and confident working alone or in a team. You will be as passionate as we are about getting to know the people we support as individuals and empowering them to live the life they want.

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: 08/09/2025