Stories
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Job Vacancy – Resource Centre Manager
Thursday, 14 March 2019
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, Resource Centres, Staff, Working with us
Job Vacancy – Communications Officer
Thursday, 14 March 2019
Seeking a career in Communications? East Kent Mencap is looking for a Communications Officer, with a relevant qualification and/or at least one year’s experience, to join our successful and expanding charity. This role requires a confident and enthusiastic individual with the ability to develop and maintain media and communication resources promoting our work. You need to be willing to learn fast, have the ability to work in a diligent and caring way, and want to experience a fast paced and developing role where your thoughts and ideas are appreciated.
- Published in Jobs, Working with us
Job Vacancy – Senior Support Worker (Sheerness)
Tuesday, 19 February 2019
East Kent Mencap offers high-quality personalised day services to adults with learning disabilities and complex needs throughout East Kent. We are currently offering a full time contract for a Senior Support Worker to work in our Resource Centre in the Sheerness area. As this is an expanding service, your hours will also initially need to be shared within our housing and community areas.
- Published in Jobs, News, Staff, Working with us
Major expansion
Tuesday, 15 January 2019
We have finally completed the purchase of Foresters Hall in Ramsgate after Thanet District Council agreed to sell the property through a Community Asset Transfer. Foresters Hall, which includes a listed building from 1811, as well as other properties, will provide us with much needed space to expand its services for people with a learning disability and their families.
- Published in Fundraising, Making a difference, News, Stories
From junk to funk
Friday, 14 December 2018
Our shining stars dazzled the crowd in their annual show in November. We stage a show every Christmas to showcase the amazing talent of the people with a learning disability who attend weekly sessions at our Resource Centres in Thanet.
- Published in News, Resource Centres, Stories
Christmas comes early
Monday, 03 December 2018
Margate Football Club kick-started the festive season for us by surprising our tenants with free tickets to a home game. On Saturday 24th November, football fans; Daniel, Louis, Stephen and Nick were supported by Senior Support Worker, Tamara Boarer to attend the Bostik League match against Bishops Stortford. Despite suffering a loss of 4-1, the group thoroughly enjoyed the day cheering on the team. They were given the opportunity to try out the 3G pitch themselves and even got to meet Margate FC Striker, Joe Taylor!
- Published in Housing, News, Stories, Supporting people
Photography group showcase stunning images
Monday, 29 October 2018
We were delighted to welcome the Mayor of Margate to our photography exhibition this month. The photography group attend weekly sessions at our Margate Resource Centre to learn new skills.
- Published in News, Resource Centres, Stories
Pupil’s Voice
Monday, 01 October 2018
We have been working closely with Foreland Fields School to raise the confidence of young people through discussions about their rights, alongside presentations from local groups. Foreland Fields School opened it’s doors to visitors from local businesses and groups in July to celebrate the first year of an exciting initiative to give pupils a voice about their future.
- Published in Making a difference, News, Stories
Befriender – Volunteer
Tuesday, 28 August 2018
East Kent Mencap are looking for a companion who would like to spend time with one of our older tenants on a regular basis. She is active and frequently likes to go on days out and weekends away. 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 on Wednesday and/or Thursday afternoons. This role would suit someone who is laid back and cheerful, with a good sense of humour.
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Volunteer Vacancy – Executive Committee
Wednesday, 22 August 2018
Do you have a background in finance? Always wanted to do something helpful and give back to a charity? East Kent Mencap are looking for a volunteer with financial experience to join the board of trustees as our new treasurer.
- Published in Jobs, News, Volunteers