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Job Vacancy in Shepway – Female Support Worker
Friday, 26 March 2021
Salary/Rate: £8.98 – £9.11/hour Location: Shepway District Hours: Full-time Closing date: Friday 23rd April Job Description: East Kent Mencap are thrilled to announce that our services are expanding into the Shepway area! We have an opportunity for a full-time female support worker* to provide person-centred services. This will include supporting people with learning disabilities, physical
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Tackling barriers to accessing the COVID-19 vaccine
Friday, 12 March 2021
A pilot scheme to make it easier for people with a learning disability to receive the COVID-19 vaccine was launched this week. A visit to one of the large-scale vaccination centres may not be the most accessible way to receive a vaccine if you have a learning disability; the sheer size and amount of people
No room for the bus!
Thursday, 11 February 2021
Our Day Resource in Sheerness is desperately looking for somewhere to park their minibus, or risk losing it. The bus is used to transport people with a learning disability to activities around Swale. Centre Manager, Lauren Kay, explained, ‘having the bus to get out and about means that everyone could travel together safely and easily,
Herne Bay Virtual Art Exhibition
Thursday, 07 January 2021
Last summer, Members of our Art and Photography Group at Herne Bay Day Resource went foraging for materials in the local area. They used the materials to create these stunning artworks and photograph them. We hope they will bring some joy during these challenging times. If you would like to know more about becoming a
Let people with a learning disability know the local community cares about them this Christmas
Friday, 27 November 2020
At East Kent Mencap we usually celebrate Christmas with shows, parties and pantos. Sadly, we know that this year is going to be rather different with the restrictions in place. It will be especially tough for our members with a learning disability with most of their clubs and services closed, and many unable to visit families and friends. So we want to spread some festive cheer and let them
A new home brings a new start
Tuesday, 24 November 2020
Two of our members are looking forward to a new start after East Kent Mencap purchased a house for them! Our member Stephen originally asked EKM for advice for him and his flatmate, Nick, as they were having some problems with their current home. Housing Manager, KimDorman, commented that, ‘finding good rental properties in Thanet
EKM’s Student Placement goes ahead Virtually!
Friday, 30 October 2020
This summer, East Kent Mencap took part in the University of Kent’s Employability Points Scheme. This is a scheme run by the University in which students gain points for co-curricular activities and spend them on rewards such as internships, work experience and project placements. This innovative scheme encourages students to develop their soft skills by
EKM Becomes Participant of Global Sustainability Initiative!
Thursday, 29 October 2020
We are very proud to announce that East Kent Mencap has become a United Nations Global Compact Participant! This is the world’s largest corporate citizenship initiative, with thousands of business participants and other stakeholders from civil society, labour and government located in 160 countries. The purpose of this initiative is to strengthen corporate sustainability worldwide
An update on our events
Wednesday, 26 August 2020
We know how important our clubs, dances and events are to our members and wanted to keep you up to date. In the current situation, to protect everyone’s health, we cannot bring large groups of people back together because this could spread the virus. For this reason we will only hold virtual events this year