Parkinson's Adviser - Helpline

Flexible working

Pension contributions

Employee assistance programme

Role Salary: £35,073.34 per year

Role Location: Home Based

Role Hours: 35 hours per week

This is a Fixed-term, Full Time vacancy that will close in 8 days at 23:59 BST.

The vacancy

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK, we want to reach as many people as possible so we can improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. We are looking for people to join our network, make genuine connections, and be part of a larger team that works together to support the Parkinson’s community.

People living with Parkinson's value the services and opportunities Parkinson’s UK provides, delivered by committed and skilled colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations. Following an investment of 1.5 million we have the opportunity to build on the quality and reach of our community services.

About the role 

You’ll provide a personalised service that enables appropriate levels of self-advocacy and/ or advocate on behalf of clients, signposting to other services as relevant.

You’ll empower people affected by Parkinson's, their families, friends and carers to live lives that are as fulfilling as possible and to take an active role in their treatment becoming their own advocate in health and life, wherever possible.

This role is fixed term until 31st December 2027. 

What you’ll do:  

• Provide in depth, person-centred information and guidance to clients via our helpline service.

• Keep accurate, up to date online client records in line with practice.

• Recognise and respond to potential safeguarding situations using established procedures.

• Provide information on a variety of health and social care issues, including appropriate emotional support, employment and welfare benefits guidance and advocating with and on behalf of clients.

• Maintain relationships and partnerships with internal and external teams to achieve the best outcomes for clients.

What you’ll bring:

• Background and/or current experience in health and social care

• Well-developed telephone skills including active listening and questioning

• Experience of supporting and empowering people with problem solving, navigating the health and social care system and participating in their own care

• Ability to be calm and deal effectively with challenging or emotional situations and/or people

• In depth understanding of Parkinson’s, relevant issues and legislation, in particular in connection with health and social care and welfare benefits

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

Interviews for this role will be held week commencing 8th June 2026.

The successful candidate will be required to 

• provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb

• have a confidential space in which to work

• provide occasional cover on Saturdays and/or Bank holidays

This role will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. You’ll be required to apply for one; refusal to do so will result in the offer being withdrawn.  

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