VONNE (Voluntary Organisations' Network North East)
Essence Dementia Navigator (Phase 1)
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Contract Type: Permanent
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Full time
Application deadline: Friday, August 21, 2026 - 09:00
Based: Sunderland
Salary: £25,935 Per Annum
Salary Type: Fixed Salary
Location: Tyne and Wear
Role description: Project Support
Essence Dementia Navigator (Phase 1)
Permanent contract
35 hours per week - £25,935 per annum
The Essence Service provides ongoing support to people with a mild to moderate diagnosis of Dementia and their carers to enable them to have a full and active life in the community.
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We seek a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to provide one-to-one support for people with mild to moderate dementia and their carers via tailored personal plans. Excellent verbal and written communication ability is essential. IT skills and experience/knowledge of working with people with dementia are required.
Candidates are required to have a full clean driving licence and have access to a car for work. This post is subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure check.
For further information and to request an application pack you can email recruitment@ageuksunderland.org.uk or download one directly from our website www.ageuksunderland.org.uk. Alternatively send a large SAE for 93p to Age UK Sunderland, Bradbury Centre, Stockton Rd, Sunderland. SR2 7AQ. Tel: 0191 5141131. CV’s are not accepted for this role.
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This post is subject to DBS Enhanced Disclosure.
Age UK Sunderland is an Equal opportunities Employer
Registered Charity 1086995
Closing date: Friday 21st August at 9:00am
Interview date: Friday 28th August 2026
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