Essence Dementia Navigator (Phase 1) x2 at Age UK Sunderland

Contract Type: Permanent

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Full time

Application deadline: Thursday, April 2, 2026 - 09:00

Based: Sunderland

Salary: £25,425 Per Annum

Salary Type: Fixed Salary

Location: Tyne and Wear

Role description: Project Support

J O B   V A C A N C Y

Essence Dementia Navigator (Phase 1)

Permanent contract

35 hours per week - £25,425.40 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.

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 enquiries@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.

This post is subject to DBS Enhanced Disclosure.

Age UK Sunderland is an Equal opportunities Employer

Closing date: Thursday 2^nd April at 9:00am

Interview date: Friday 17^th April 2026