Location: Sussex Dementia Care & Support Service Salary: Depending on hours worked 7,264 - 14,529 actual per annum (9.31 per hour) Hours: 15-30 variable hours per week Contract type: Permanent Interview date: W/C 6th June 2016 Please send your completed application form by 12 noon on Tuesday 31st May 2016

Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading support and research charity for people with dementia, their families and carers. There are 850,000 people with dementia in the UK and numbers are set to rise to over 1 million by 2025. At Alzheimer’s Society, we provide practical services and support for people with dementia and their carers – and we are now looking for an experienced care worker with the expertise to support people in their own homes and contribute to achieving our vision of a world without dementia. As a Home Support Worker you will provide personal and practical care and emotional support to your own caseload of clients, tailoring everything you do to the reasonable wishes of the person with dementia and their carers. In addition to developing individual care plans, for example, you will engage clients in a range of stimulating activities, help them with domestic tasks and explore ways to maintain their life skills and fulfil their potential. We will also rely on you to conduct risk assessments and submit reports after each visit, and – as part of our wider local team - you will attend staff meetings, training sessions and case reviews where appropriate. To meet these challenges, you must have an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or be prepared to work towards Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care once you join us. Experience in a care environment is essential, and your good understanding of dementia and the needs of people affected by it will be supported by knowledge of relevant legislation. You will certainly know how to evaluate and assess individual needs, and you must be able to work flexible hours and travel independently within the service area. Add to that your empathy and excellent communication skills and you will quickly establish yourself as a vital member of our team. The post holder will be based in the West Sussex Coastal area. An ability to travel independently around the area is essential. The post will involve working in people's homes therefore a DBS disclosure will be required. If you have the qualities we’re looking for and are passionate about improving the quality of life for people with dementia you will quickly establish yourself as a valued member of our team. Alzheimer’s Society is committed to equal opportunities. To find out more about the role, download a job description from the link below. You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it’s like to be an employee at the Society. If you wish to apply, please download and read the job description below and download an application form and job application guidelines and complete our online Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. No CVs or agencies please. Late applications will not be accepted.