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EKM HR Assistant Vacancy

HR Assistant

Location: Ramsgate, Kent Salary/Rate: £12.71 – £13.01 per hour Hours: 22.5 per week Closing date:  11/07/2026   HR Assistant: Looking for a role where your work matters? At East Kent Mencap, our HR team helps make sure the right people join our organisation and have the support they need to succeed. We’re looking for a
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We’re fundraising!

This Learning Disability Week, you can help create new opportunities for people with a learning disability in East Kent. On 15 June, we’ll be launching a new fundraising appeal to help furnish and equip our new Ashford Hub, creating a welcoming space where people can make friends, learn new skills, gain confidence and feel part
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Free Health and Nature Sessions in Folkestone

East Kent Mencap is launching a new series of free Health and Nature Sessions in Folkestone, designed to support wellbeing, confidence and connection through nature. The sessions are open to: Adults with a learning disability Neurodiverse individuals who wish to improve their mental wellbeing Participants will have the opportunity to take part in a series
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Charity of the Year!

East Kent Mencap is pleased to have been chosen as Charity of the Year by Canterbury Christ Church University’s Estates & Facilities, Sport and Active Health teams. The partnership will see East Kent Mencap supported through a range of fundraising and awareness-raising activities over the coming year, helping to create more opportunities for people with
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Quiz night success!

Our quiz night was a roaring success! With an incredible 19 teams, we raised £1,250!
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A Dad’s Perspective: Autism Awareness Day

“He teaches me something new every single day, and I’m so proud of him.” Today (Thursday 2nd April) is World Autism Awareness Day – a moment to learn, reflect, and celebrate autistic people and the many ways they enrich our world. Autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a lifelong condition that affects
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Herne Bay Christmas Carols – 12 December 2025

Join East Kent Mencap members outside Morrisons in Herne Bay for a festive morning of Christmas carols.
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Herne Bay Christmas Market – 5 December 2025

Join us for a festive afternoon at our Christmas Market. Browse Christmas treats crafted by our talented Herne Bay hub members.
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Ashford Open Day – 24 November 2025

Join us at the East Kent Mencap Ashford Open Day at Ashford Cinema. Learn more about our services and upcoming plans in Ashford.
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Ashford Open Day

Join Us for a Day of Fun, Creativity & Community in Ashford! We’re thrilled to invite you to our Open Day at Ashford – a celebration of creativity, connection, and the incredible services East Kent Mencap offers for people with a learning disability. 📅 Tuesday, 21st October 🕙 10am – 3pm 📍 St Mary’s Community Centre, 33 Rylands Road, Kennington, Ashford
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