About The Role

Are you a driven and confident person, who relishes the challenge of working with local communities and groups who seldom seek support? We are looking for a person who is determined to make a difference to the lives of people living with dementia across Lancashire and South Cumbria.

You will be experienced in engaging and working with communities and a confident communicator with the ability to network with people across all levels. You will be able to deliver community-specific workshops and awareness sessions, working collaboratively with both internal and external colleagues.

Areas Covered:

1. Burnley, Blackburn, Darwen, Rossendale, Hyndburn, Pendle and Ribble Valley
2. Central Lancashire – Preston, Chorley and Ormskirk
3. North Lancashire – Lancaster, Blackpool and Fylde and Wyre
4. South Lancashire – Kendall and Barrow-In-Furness

You will be able to manage your own projects and a small team of community volunteers, prioritising as you go. While this is a homeworking role, the majority of your time will be spent working within the community, requiring regular travel across Lancashire and South Cumbria. You must reside within the Lancashire and South Cumbria area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, engage, build, and nurture relations with key stakeholders and influencers in each local community to ensure that dementia is a local priority.
• Develop an understanding of the issues that prevent communities from engaging in dementia services and support the development of inclusive services.
• Develop and deliver community-specific workshops and awareness sessions to positively impact people living with dementia.
• Recruit and manage community volunteers to extend the reach of dementia services.

Interview Date: 20th August

About Alzheimer’s Society

Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.

Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading dementia charity, tackling all aspects of dementia by providing support, funding research, and campaigning for awareness. Our goal is a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.

We value equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including those with disabilities, minority ethnic backgrounds, or health conditions.

Our recruitment process is anonymised until interview, and we support adjustments as needed. We offer comprehensive benefits, including pension, generous leave, wellbeing support, flexible working, and recognition schemes.