Bilingual Dementia Care Navigator/Advisor

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. East London NHS Foundation Trust Bilingual Dementia Care Navigator/Advisor The closing date is 30 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Bengali/Sylheti speaker to work as a dementia care advisor/navigator within Tower Hamlets post dementia diagnostics service. Consisting of a band 6 post diagnostic Mental Health Nurse and 2 other dementia care advisors/navigators.The aim of the service is to provide post diagnostic information and support to enable people with dementia and their families prepare for what to expect as the illness progresses and get the support they need.The team sits within the broader Integrated Care Mental Health team where patients can be escalated too if they require more intensive support. Main duties of the job Work with individuals and their families, to provide information and signposting and onward referrals to support the person to live as best they can with the illness. This may include referrals to the carers centre, Adult Social Care, telecare, among others. We work closely with the Alzheimer Society who run social inclusion groups in the borough. Working with the patient and their carers on a personalised care plan and reviewing before discharging back to the GP. To facilitate Bengali Cognitive Stimulation Group. To offer and facilitate GRACE interventions. Work with the wider MDT. Attend Dementia Support Service team meetings. Keep up to date notes on Rio. Ensure supervision, appraisal and Stat Mandatory training are up to date. You will be required to visit people in their own homes in Tower Hamlets. About us Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations. Details Date posted 16 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £34,186 to £37,389 a year per annum, pro rata Inc HCAs Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 363-TH8301550 Job locations The Robinson Centre Mile End Hospital Tower Hamlets E1 4DG United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile. This job description is an outline only of the duties to be performed and will be reviewed and altered in light of the changing needs of the service. Job description Job responsibilities Kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile. This job description is an outline only of the duties to be performed and will be reviewed and altered in light of the changing needs of the service. Person Specification Education/ Qualification/ Training Essential NVQ Level 3 qualification to diploma equivalent level or above Desirable Qualification in health or social care related subject Experience Essential Experience of working with people who have a disability and/or physical/mental health/sensory difficulties Experience of using Excel software for data recording and reporting Experience of team working Experience of co-facilitating and presenting information to groups Experience of wor