News
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).
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Job Vacancy – Operations Manager (Registered Manager)
Tuesday, 01 May 2018
We are looking to recruit an experienced manager to lead equally on the daily operation of the supporting independence service and achieving compliance with the legal requirements of the care quality commission.
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Job Vacancy – Community Support Manager (Swale)
Friday, 27 April 2018
East Kent Mencap are a forward thinking Charity specialising in providing person centred Care and Support to vulnerable individuals and their families/carers, helping them to develop and maintain independence within their own communities. We are looking to recruit an experienced individual to lead a team of support workers and seniors to deliver high quality support.
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Job Vacancy – Support Worker – Independent Living
Wednesday, 25 April 2018
East Kent Mencap is 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.
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Job Vacancy – SIS Support Worker (Herne Bay)
Wednesday, 25 April 2018
We are currently seeking a full time support worker to join our rapidly expanding Supporting Independence Service team in Herne Bay. Working to the guidelines of Valuing People Now, you will offer a personalised service to four adults with learning disabilities within our supported living property in Herne Bay, as well as community-based individuals in the surrounding areas.
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.
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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.
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