Club Facilitator – Closing date 30th Jan 2023

Would you enjoy a rewarding role leading fun group sessions that could enhance older people’s lives?

This role presents an exciting opportunity to deliver the MCST (Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy) programme  for Age UK Reading

The programme offers enjoyable weekly sessions where group members take part in stimulating games and activities designed to assist those with mild to moderate dementia in maintaining their memory and thinking skills. Other potential benefits include increased confidence and friendship which could lead to a better quality of life.

Fun really is right at the heart of it all and you will need to develop creative theme-based subjects to facilitate discussion and participation.  As a confident communicator who is sensitive in dealing with people within a group situation, you will encourage involvement whilst having compassion and consideration for individuals’ varied health issues and personalities.

Experience of working in health/social care, working with older people, as a volunteer or paid /unpaid carer would be desirable

Approx 6 hrs per week but may be opportunity to be involved in other day services

Full training and mentorship will be provided

You may also require access to a motor vehicle for community working.

Appointment to this post is subject to satisfactory references & DBS criminal records check

Organisation
Address Line 1
Walford Hall
Address line 2
Carey Street
Town
Reading
County
Berkshire
Postcode
RG1 7JS
Is this location wheelchair accessible?
Yes
Postholder needs own transport
Yes
Contract type
Part timeSessional
Location
Central Reading
Salary
£10.83 p.h.
Contact
Pat Bunch, Day Services Coordinator
Main contact telephone
0118 950 2480
How to apply

For further information, please email or phone and we will send you an application pack.

Suitable candidates will be invited to interview as applications are received, the first suitable candidate will be recruited.

Open for applications from
21 December 2022
Closing date for applications
30 January 2023
Will my application be acknowledged?
We regret that we will only be able to acknowledge applications from shortlisted candidates