News
Job Vacancy – Complex Needs Support Worker
Monday, 16 October 2017
We are currently seeking to expand our team of employees after developing a range of services aimed at supporting children, young people and adults with a learning disability.
- Published in Jobs
Canterbury team host grand party
Wednesday, 11 October 2017
In September, our Canterbury service staged a spectacular soiree for over 100 people at the Marine Hotel. Guests included people with a learning disability who had previously used our services in the Canterbury District but also parents and carers who have supported us over the years.
Job Vacancy – Resource Centre Manager
Monday, 09 October 2017
An exciting opportunity for a Resource Centre Manager has arisen to play a key role in the development and transformation of our day service. Our ideal candidate will use their vision and high energy approach to continuously improve our inspirational programme of engagement and activities.
- Published in Jobs, News, Resource Centres, Staff, Working with us
Women’s Group launch Easy Read leaflet on domestic abuse
Monday, 18 September 2017
The Women’s Group invited women across Thanet to a tea party to launch an Easy Read leaflet on domestic abuse. The Group, who all have learning difficulties, have been working in collaboration with Oasis, the domestic abuse charity to produce the leaflet using simple language and images.
- Published in GOLD, Individuals with a learning disability, Making a difference, News, Stories, Supporting people
One Stop donate £3,000 to holiday club
Tuesday, 12 September 2017
Carriers for Causes grants support projects that ‘benefit local communities - helping to improve lives and local places’. They are available for good causes within two miles of a One Stop shop. Many members of East Kent Mencap will be familiar with the friendly staff at the One Stop Shop in Northdown Road, so we were hopeful when we sent off a request to fund trips for the young people accessing our holiday clubs.
Margate resource centre takes a trip to Dreamland
Tuesday, 12 September 2017
In August, members of our Margate resource centre visited the newly restored theme park by the sea for a day of laughter, sunshine and thrills.
- Published in Individuals with a learning disability, News, Resource Centres, Stories, Supporting people
Befriender – Volunteer
Tuesday, 22 August 2017
The Supporting People Enablement Team (SPET) are currently helping one of our older tenants to find a companion to spend time with on a regular basis. 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.
- Published in Jobs, News, SPET, Staff, Supporting people, Volunteers, Working with us
Social Group – Volunteer
Wednesday, 16 August 2017
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!
Women’s Group – Volunteer
Wednesday, 16 August 2017
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.
Job Vacancy – SIS Support Worker (Canterbury)
Thursday, 10 August 2017
We are currently seeking full and part time support workers to join our rapidly expanding Supporting Independence Service team in Herne Bay.