Part time : Permanent post (approx. 5hrs per week ) as well as a Bank /Relief worker to provide holiday and sickness relief
Our groups are based on the Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (MCST) model, supporting older people living with mild to moderate dementia.
- If you’re confident, enjoy meeting new people and are interested in providing meaningful activities for people affected by dementia, then we’d love to hear from you!
- Our groups provide a welcoming and supportive space for people affected by dementia to engage in activities, socialise with others and get support and information.
- This role would suit someone with experience or knowledge of dementia , e.g. a healthcare/therapy practitioner, someone working in dementia care.
- And/or has a training background
- Training would be provided for the MCST programme
Further information at Dementia Groups (MCST) (ageuk.org.uk)
For further information and/or an informal discussion please contact Pat Bunch Day Services Coordinator Age UK Reading pat.bunch@ageukreading.org.uk
Organisation
Postholder needs own transport
Yes
Contract type
Part timeSessional
Location
Greater Reading
Salary
£11.59 per hour
Contact
Pat Bunch, Day Services Coordinator
Main contact telephone
0118 950 2480
Reference number for post
AUKR1
How to apply
Please contact Pat Bunch for informal chat and application form on pat.bunch@ageukredaing.org.uk
Open for applications from
26 February 2024
Closing date for applications
27 March 2024
Will my application be acknowledged?
We regret that we will only be able to acknowledge applications from shortlisted candidates