Tewkesbury day centre offers a specialist dementia service to adults. We are a modern, forward thinking service and use a wide range of activities such as music/drama/circle dancing/doll therapy as well as more traditional reminiscence/craft groups to engage with individuals.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person to join our motivated and well experienced team. Your role will include supporting a wide range of therapeutic group activities, so a creative and lively approach to your work is welcome.

You should be able to follow care plans, risk assessments and have excellent communication skills.

Experience of working in the care sector is essential and ideally you will have an NVQ 2/3 in Care.

We welcome telephone enquiries and visits to the centre from interested candidates.

Interview Date: 8/11/11.

For an informal discussion please contact the centre and speak to Jan Worrad, Manager or the assistant manager Julie Irwin on 01684296238 or email

Apply online at www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/jobs or download an application from the link at the foot of this advert, where you will also find a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification.

Only if you have difficulty accessing the information published online should you contact GCC Recruitment Team by telephone 01452 425255(24 hour voicemail) or email to job ref no 8/JB/11/74.