British Red Cross
Dementia Connector
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Dementia Connector
Location: Swansea & Neath area (home, office and community based)
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract Until 31st March 2027
Hours: 35 hrs per week
Salary: £25,541 - £27,200 per annum
Driving: Full Clean UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle. Mileage paid
Could you champion the seamless delivery of our project for individuals with dementia and their family members. Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of in your community empowering them to navigate challenges?
We're on the lookout for a dynamic and proactive individual to lead an exciting project aimed at supporting individuals with dementia and their families throughout the region.
This unique role calls for someone with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, a knack for motivating others, and an understanding of the diverse challenges faced by individuals with Dementia and their families.
Your mission? To reach out to Dementia individuals across Swansea and Neath, offering helpful advice, info, practical support, and personalised guidance through a holistic approach. By developing and implementing person-centred carers plans, you'll play a pivotal role in empowering them to navigate their journey with confidence and resilience. Are you up for the challenge? Every day presents a new opportunity to make a lasting impact on them, helping to foster resilience. You will be working with dementia individuals and members of their family.
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Wondering about a day in the life of a Dementia Connector?
- Develop, collaborate with and maintain positive and effective working relationships with partnership agencies throughout the community
- Engage with service users to identify specific needs and appropriate interventions
- Provide high quality information, signposting and promotion to a wide range of services
- Support people to attend a local community service suitable to their needs
Working individuals newly diagnosed with Dementia and their families
What does it take to be a successful Dementia Connector?
- You will have the ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
- Knowledge of the issues surrounding Dementia care.
- You will be able to plan your own workload
- You will have an understanding of how to improve service quality for the benefit of users
- You will be willing to work flexible hours if needed
- Full clean driving licence, with a minimum of 2 years driving experience and access to a vehicle.
Interested? The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Tuesday 8th September 2026.
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In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:
- Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
- Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
- Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
- Learning & Development: A range of career & learning opportunities.
- Discounts: Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform.
- Wellbeing Support: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
- Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK-based roles. During your application, you'll have the option to apply under the scheme.
At the British Red Cross, we value diversity and maintain an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We champion our teams in bringing their true selves to work, free from discrimination. This is achieved through reporting and assistance from our internal networks: Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT+, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers, and Young Staff Network.
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