News
Job Vacancy – Support Workers – Independent Living (Thanet)
Friday, 01 June 2018
We are currently looking to recruit a number of full time support workers to join our Supporting Independence Service team in Cliftonville. Working to the guidelines of Valuing People Now, you will offer a personalised service to up to 11 adults with learning disabilities within our two supported living homes located in Cliftonville. You will utilise their personal support plans to enable them to develop the life skills that they require to become as independent as possible within their own homes and their community.
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Job Vacancy – Community Support Worker (Herne Bay)
Friday, 01 June 2018
We are currently seeking a support worker for the supported living service in a 4 bedded property in Herne Bay and to work with community based individuals in the surrounding areas. You will work shifts on a flexible rota pattern and this will include evenings, weekend, bank holidays (enhanced pay available) and sleep-in’s (payable at £70.47 per night). As a full time employee of East Kent Mencap who is covering two sleep-ins a week, you will earn between £21,829.92 and £24,273.40 per annum.
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Job Vacancy – Support Workers (Deal)
Monday, 21 May 2018
East Kent Mencap requires full and part time support workers for the supported living service in a 4 bedded property in Deal and to work with community based individuals in the surrounding areas. You will work shifts on a flexible rota pattern and this will include evenings, weekend, bank holidays (enhanced pay available) and sleep-in’s (payable at £70.40 per night).
- Published in Jobs, Staff, Working with us
Pair brave 100ft drop to raise funds
Wednesday, 18 April 2018
A daring duo took part in the KM Charity Abseil this year to raise money for people with a learning disability. Trustee, Paul Pinder, who is also one of our tenants, challenged Canterbury Community Manager, Della Heaton, to conquer the 100ft drop.
Focus on: Fitness
Tuesday, 10 April 2018
We spoke to our Fit Start Ambassador, David Benson, to get an insight into his healthy lifestyle and how attending the club has improved his well being.
There’s no place like home
Tuesday, 10 April 2018
At our annual general meeting in 2016, a relative of one of our tenants raised a concern that our supported living accommodation offered no provision for older people who require more accessible facilities. In response to this, we invested in the purchase of a property in Palm Bay.
- Published in Housing, Individuals with a learning disability, Making a difference, News, Stories, Supporting people
FREE well being activities in Herne Bay
Tuesday, 10 April 2018
People with a learning disability living in Herne Bay and the surrounding area will soon be able to enjoy exciting new activities, all for FREE, thanks to funding from Canterbury City Council. The well being sessions will take place in June and July and include: Upcycling, Feeling Fit, Cooking, Drama, Reminiscence and Photography.
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Yarn bomb sends a colourful message
Monday, 12 March 2018
Members and staff alike were in a spin to find their head office in Margate had been transformed into a woollen wonderland on Thursday 8th March. Our Women’s Group carried out the ‘yarn bomb’ by decorating the building with colourful wool creations to raise awareness of International Women’s Day.
- Published in GOLD, Individuals with a learning disability, Making a difference, News, Stories, Supporting people, Volunteers
#StopSleepInCrisis
Monday, 05 March 2018
National Mencap are leading a high profile media campaign about the current funding crisis in the sector relating to sleep in support for housing and social care services for people with a learning disability. Mencap are highlighting the government’s need to take action to protect services for the people that need care and support most, by taking responsibility for fully funding these services.
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GOLD hosts Open Day
Thursday, 08 February 2018
On Wednesday 17th January, the GOLD Project welcomed over 80 guests to the opening of their new office. Getting On with Learning Disabilities (GOLD) is a lottery funded project which supports people with a learning disability living in Thanet to achieve their goals, so they can live the life they want.
- Published in Fundraising, GOLD, Individuals with a learning disability, Making a difference, News, Stories, Supporting people