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Memory Connections Group Facilitator

One of our Memory Connections Groups

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

Then you might be just the person we are looking for to join the team.

 

Contract: 

12-month Fixed Term Contract

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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

Working closely with the Memory Connections team, this role presents an exciting opportunity to deliver our Memory Connections MCST programme in Somerset.

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.

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. 

 

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

How to apply

To apply please read the application documents below*, then complete the application form:

online

or complete the Word document and return it to us marked ‘Recruitment – Private & Confidential’:

by email: recruitment@ageuksomerset.org.uk or
by post:   Age UK Somerset, Ash House, Cook Way, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6BJ

 

Closing date for applications: 9am Tuesday 4th November 2025

Interviews: In Person, week commencing 10th November 2025.

If you have not been contacted and invited to attend an interview, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. This helps us to reduce our administration costs and we can then devote our funds to services for our clients.

                                                                     

Application Pack Documents

 

 

*You can also email us on recruitment@ageuksomerset.org.uk or call 01823 345610 to request the pack be sent to you. 

 

Age UK Somerset is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

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