News
Job Vacancy – Complex Needs Support Worker
Tuesday, 25 September 2018
We are currently looking to expand our team of employees after developing a range of services aimed at supporting children, young people and adults with a learning disability, all of whom will have a wide range of complex physical, behavioural and communication needs.
- Published in Jobs, News, Supporting people, Youth
Job Vacancy – Community Support Worker (Herne Bay)
Friday, 21 September 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.
- Published in Jobs, News, Working with us
Job Vacancy – Senior Complex Needs Support Worker
Tuesday, 11 September 2018
We are currently looking to expand our team of employees after developing a range of services aimed at supporting children, young people and adults with a learning disability, all of whom will have a wide range of complex physical, behavioural and communication needs.
- Published in Jobs
Women’s Group – Volunteer
Tuesday, 28 August 2018
GOLD are currently looking for a volunteer to support the running of their Women’s Group. The group are looking for more ideas of things they can learn, talk about and get involved in.
Social Group – Volunteer
Tuesday, 28 August 2018
GOLD are looking for volunteers to support their social group. They are looking for someone who is fun, chatty and enjoys a joke. You don’t have to be good at snooker or bowling just willing to throw yourself into things and have a go!
Befriender – Volunteer
Tuesday, 28 August 2018
East Kent Mencap are looking for a companion who would like to spend time with one of our older tenants on a regular basis. She is active and frequently likes to go on days out and weekends away. She loves spending time out and about and is looking for a mature female to share her love of arts and crafts, accompany her on trips, and have a chat over coffee on Wednesday and/or Thursday afternoons. This role would suit someone who is laid back and cheerful, with a good sense of humour.
- Published in Jobs, News, Staff, Supporting people, Volunteers, Working with us
Volunteer Vacancy – Executive Committee
Wednesday, 22 August 2018
Do you have a background in finance? Always wanted to do something helpful and give back to a charity? East Kent Mencap are looking for a volunteer with financial experience to join the board of trustees as our new treasurer.
- Published in Jobs, News, Volunteers
No rain on our parade
Monday, 20 August 2018
Hundreds flocked to support people with a learning disability at our Summer Festival this year. Despite the weather, smiling faces proved that everyone continued to have fun, take part in exciting activities and enjoy live music, regardless of age or ability. The one day event took place at Margate Football Club and offered an array of activities, including sports, live music and sensory sessions.
- Published in Fundraising, Fundraising Events, News, Stories
Meet Scott
Monday, 20 August 2018
Congratulations to Scott Cheater on being appointed Trustee for the Executive Committee at East Kent Mencap. We spoke to him about his expectations and ambitions for his new role.
- Published in GOLD, News, Stories, Volunteers
From strength to strength
Monday, 20 August 2018
For over a year, the GOLD Project has been running a weekly snooker club. It began with just a few people attending each week, but that soon changed as the club flourished with up to 14 people in a single week!
- Published in Adult Clubs, GOLD, News, Stories