1. Salary: £17,451.89 to £19,174.05 per annum (£26,905 to £29,560 full time equivalent) - Solent Mind Band C
2. Hours: 24 hours per week
3. Location: Community venues across Hampshire and Southampton (locality-based deployment to minimise travel)
4. Interview Date: Tuesday 02 or Wednesday 03 June 2026
5. Closing Date: Wednesday 20 May 2026 11.59pm
(Ref REQ00617)
Role Details:
About the role
Our new service Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) Hampshire will launch on 01 July 2026. This service will be delivered across Hampshire and Southampton.
We are looking for a 3 Practitioners to deliver high-quality, person-centred Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) groups for people living with mild to moderate dementia.
You will supervise some volunteers as part of this role.
You will co-facilitate 14-week closed CST programmes, support referral triage and onboarding, record outcomes, and work in close partnership with carers, Memory Assessment Services (MAS), Older People’s Community Mental Health Teams (OPCMHTs) and other referrers.
Please note you might be required to work on Saturdays depending on the service need.
About you
As a CST Practitioner, you will have experience supporting people living with dementia and/or older adults with cognitive impairment in a community, health, or social care setting.
You will have a good understanding of adult safeguarding and the ability to recognise, respond to and appropriately escalate concerns.
You will demonstrate skills in group facilitation and in engaging individuals with varying communication needs. You will also have strong communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with a range of stakeholders.
You will be able to manage challenging situations calmly, work independently, and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
You will maintain accurate records and confidently use IT systems and CRM tools for case management and reporting
About us
Solent Mind is the largest mental health charity in Hampshire. It is part of a network of 125 local Minds in England and Wales, which are independent charities affiliated to Mind. Solent Mind has its own board of trustees and raises its own funds to deliver its services, support and training tailored to the needs of people living in Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight. Solent Mind has a gold award for Workplace Wellbeing Index 2022/2023 and has signed up to be a Mindful Employer.
For further details on this role please email:
6. Nicole McCormack (Head of Service – Hampshire)
7. Solent Mind Talent Acquisition team careers@solentmind.org.uk or 023 8201 1718
Job description person specification
NOTE TO APPLICANTS - You will be asked about gaps in your employment at interview and you will need to provide proof of your right to work in the UK before you start your employment.
Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor this role as we do not hold a sponsorship licence. Any offer for this role will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and receiving your references.
We welcome people from all the communities we work in to apply for a role within Solent Mind, especially those with experience of mental health problems. Offers are made based on merit.
Please submit your application as early as possible, as we may close this advert before the advertised closing date.
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