Creative Group Facilitator – Memory Connections

Use your creativity to make a real difference in the lives of older adults!

Are you passionate about bringing people together through creative activities, conversation and fun?

Would you enjoy leading uplifting group sessions that support memory, thinking skills, confidence and social connection for people living with dementia? 

Contract:	12-month Fixed Term Contract
Hours:	Part Time, worked over 2 days (14 hours) per week on Tuesday and Wednesday
Salary:	£9,567.47 p.a. (£23,918.67 p.a. FTE)
Location:	Somerset and North Somerset

We’re seeking a creative and compassionate group facilitator to join our Memory Connections team and deliver our Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (MCST) programme across Somerset and North Somerset. This is a rewarding part-time role perfect for someone who wants to use creativity to support cognitive health, emotional wellbeing and quality of life. 

This role is ideal for people with experience or interest in: 

• Creative facilitation or group work 

• Arts, wellbeing or community-based roles 

• Education, drama, music, storytelling or similar fields 

• Supporting people in a warm, inclusive group setting (for example, a care home activities coordinator) 

• Using creativity to support health and quality of life 

Creativity with Purpose 

In this role, you’ll deliver weekly themed group sessions for people living with mild to moderate dementia. Through games, discussion, storytelling and imaginative activities, you’ll help participants: 

• Maintain memory and thinking skills 

• Improve confidence and communication 

• Build friendships and social connection 

• Enjoy fun, engaging, meaningful experiences 

Fun is central to the way we work, and creativity is key. You’ll have the freedom to design engaging theme-based sessions that spark curiosity, encourage participation, and inspire meaningful conversation. Your ideas, energy and personality will help shape each session into a safe, inclusive, and engaging space. 

You’ll work within a therapeutic framework, using Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) principles alongside creative approaches such as music, drama and imagery to promote engagement, self-expression, and emotional wellbeing. As a facilitator, you’ll be confident and compassionate, guiding sessions sensitively while responding to individual needs, personalities and health considerations. 

Training & Professional Development 

You will receive specialist training in Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) as well as dementia support training, giving you the skills, confidence and knowledge to deliver high-quality, meaningful group sessions. Ongoing support and guidance from our experienced Memory Connections team is also provided. 

A reliable and effective broadband internet connection with appropriate arrangements for home working will be required. You may also require access to a motor vehicle for community working. 

Interviews: Date tbc

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

Helping older people in our area to live their best lives

Age UK Somerset is an independent local charity providing older people, their families and carers with opportunities and access to information and services that enable them to make choices and experience fulfilment and satisfaction in later life.

We aim to focus on achieving the best for older people; by maximising the independence of individuals, striving to earn the respect of our partners and users and respecting the wishes and aspirations of others.  We strive to ensure that the lifestyle and circumstances of older people guarantees their dignity at all times. In working with older people, we seek to empower them; celebrating diversity and offering equal opportunities.

In dealing with each other and with older people, all staff, trustees and volunteers will demonstrate kindness, empathy, compassion, patience and care.