Dementia Care Advisor/KiT

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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Dementia Care Advisor/KIT – 18.5 Hours Per Week

We have a fantastic opportunity for Dementia Care Advisor to join our Adult Social Care team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a part time, permanent basis.

As a Dementia Care Advisor, you’ll be the first point of contact for adults, families, and carers who need advice, guidance, and support around dementia. You’ll help people understand their diagnosis, navigate services, and stay as independent as possible.

You’ll work closely with health partners, social care teams, voluntary organisations, and community groups to make sure people receive the right help at the right time. Your work will play a key part in improving wellbeing and helping people live well with dementia across the borough.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an Award-Winning Local Authority, that currently scores as one of the highest in the country following our recent CQC inspection. We are especially proud to be rated ‘Outstanding’ for how we learn, improve, and come up with new ideas. This reflects our commitment to supporting our social workers to grow, share ideas, and deliver the very best outcomes for the people we support.

You’ll be joining a friendly, supportive team that values collaboration and care. Whether you’re new to the role or bringing years of experience, you’ll be welcomed, encouraged, and supported to do your best work and make a real difference in people lives. Our hybrid working model gives you the flexibility to balance home working with in person meetings and visits.

Wokingham Borough Council is proud to support #SocialCareFuture, a movement working to change how we think about social care. Its goal is simple: everyone should be able to live in a place they call home, with the people and things they love, in communities that care and help them do what matters most.

Do you want to make a real difference in your local community? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

⭐Staff Benefits⭐

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

⭐Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 30 days, pro rata (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays

⭐Local Government Pension Scheme

⭐GP Helpline 7 days per week

⭐Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7 Your Care confidential helpline

⭐Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines

⭐Free Onsite Gym (located at Shute End, Wokingham)

⭐Salary Sacrifice Schemes – including Car and Cycle to Work

⭐Local & Lifestyle Discounts – savings on shopping, entertainment, restaurants, and more

⭐Move through Menopause Course

⭐Sports & Social Group Activities – running, football, cricket, and more

⭐Learning & Development Opportunities

⭐Employee Networks

⭐And more!

What you’ll be doing

• Offering information, advice and emotional support to people with dementia and their carers
• Helping people understand their options, including benefits, community resources and support services
• Creating personalised support plans based on individual needs
• Working with professionals across health and social care to coordinate care
• Promoting awareness of dementia-friendly communities across Wokingham
• Keeping accurate records and using systems to track support and outcomes

What we’re looking for

• Knowledge of Mental Health Problems in Older People, in particular Dementia
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships
• A person-centred, compassionate and calm approach
• Good knowledge of local services, or a willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload
• Confidence working with families during challenging or emotional situations
• A commitment to promoting dignity, independence and inclusion

About Wokingham

Wokingham Borough sits in the heart of Berkshire, close to Reading and London, with great transport links. It’s a safe and thriving place to live and work, with good schools, open countryside, and a strong sense of community. We’re also committed to becoming a Marmot Borough, focusing on prevention, early intervention, and reducing inequalities across our diverse community.

If you’d like to apply, click the link below.
For an informal chat, please contact Silvana Mansi, Team Manager via email silvana.mansi@wokingham.gov.uk

Closing Date: 22nd March 2026, 11pm

Interview Date: TBC

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.