News
Celebrating inspirational women with a learning disability on International Women’s Day
Friday, 08 March 2024
by EastKentMencap
It is International Women’s Day! Today we celebrate the achievements of women and raise awareness about discrimination. This year’s campaign #InspireInclusion highlights the important role of inclusion in achieving gender equality. At East Kent Mencap, there are so many amazing women with a learning disability who have inspired us. Let’s take a moment to celebrate a
GOLD Launches innovative Living Skills group
Friday, 08 March 2024
by EastKentMencap
GOLD (Getting On with Learning Difficulties) has recently launched a new Living Skills group. The first part of the programme is a 12-week course designed to support people with a learning difficulty in developing their budgeting and cooking skills, covering everything from researching the cheapest ingredients to how to cook low-cost healthy meals. Rosie said,
A GOLD success story: Empowering individuals with a learning difficulty
Friday, 08 March 2024
by EastKentMencap
KM is a caring individual with a learning difficulty in her early thirties, who has achieved great success with the support from the GOLD team. KM relocated to the UK from abroad with her parents; she had a working visa but faced the huge challenge of building a new life in a new country. Struggling
- Published in GOLD
Hub Support Worker Herne Bay
Friday, 08 March 2024
by EastKentMencap
Hub Support Worker Salary/Rate: £10.65 per hour. Location: Herne Bay, Kent Hours: 1 x 20-hour vacancy Closing Date:11th April 2024 About East Kent Mencap: East Kent Mencap is a leading organisation committed to providing support for individuals with learning disabilities. We believe in promoting independence and supporting our Members to lead the life they choose
- Published in Jobs and opportunities, Working with us
Why We Care: Improve pay for Support Workers
Thursday, 29 February 2024
by EastKentMencap
Mencap launched this week the ‘Why We Care’ campaign, which shines a spotlight on the amazing work of Support Workers. Mencap is calling on the government to increase funding for social care, to enable better pay and recognition for Support Workers, and we need your help to ensure action is taken. Sign the petition here.
- Published in Job Stories, News
Housing and Community Support Worker Herne Bay
Wednesday, 28 February 2024
by EastKentMencap
Housing and Community Support Worker Herne Bay Salary/Rate: £10.65 – £11.05 Location: Herne Bay, Kent Hours: 37 Hours Closing date: 28/03/2024 About East Kent Mencap: East Kent Mencap is a leading organization committed to providing support and care for individuals with learning disabilities. We believe in promoting independence and helping our Members to lead fulfilling
- Published in Jobs and opportunities, Working with us
We are hiring a Support Worker in Thanet
Thursday, 22 February 2024
by EastKentMencap
Support Worker Thanet Salary/Rate: £10.95-£11.75 Location: Thanet, Kent Hours: 22 Hours Closing date: 22/03/2024 About East Kent Mencap: East Kent Mencap is a leading organisation committed to providing support and care for individuals with learning disabilities. We believe in promoting independence and helping our Members to lead fulfilling lives in the community. We are looking
- Published in Jobs and opportunities
Herne Bay Hub share the love on Valentine’s Day
Monday, 19 February 2024
by EastKentMencap
Our Herne Bay Hub extended a warm invitation to family, friends and KCC Councillor, Dan Watkins to a breakfast event in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Kelly Forest, Hub Coordinator Herne Bay, said, “It was wonderful to welcome everyone to our Hub and provide an opportunity for the people who use our services to talk about
- Published in News
Calling out for unwanted Christmas gifts
Tuesday, 30 January 2024
by EastKentMencap
If you are decluttering to make room for new gifts or have Christmas presents, such as toiletries sets, accessories, vouchers, or bottles you won’t use, please consider donating them to East Kent Mencap. We are collecting raffle prizes for upcoming discos and fundraising events and your contributions will help East Kent Mencap to support more
- Published in Fundraising, News
Read our winter newsletter
Thursday, 25 January 2024
by EastKentMencap
The East Kent Mencap easy read winter newsletter is packed with your stories and news from the last few months. In this issue… Discover what our Hubs have been up to over the winter Read about the success of the Festive Bauble Appeal See photos from our Christmas events and activities Find out about new
- Published in News