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East Kent Mencap’s Vicki Wilks wins KiCA Award

We are thrilled to announce that Herne Bay Hub Senior Support Worker, Vicki Wilks, won the ‘Putting People First Award’ at the Kent Integrated Care Alliance (KiCA) Awards 2024. The award’s evening took place at the Mercure Great Danes Hotel, in Maidstone on Friday 13th September. Vicki Wilks attended the event with Holly and Emma,
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Volunteer opportunity at The Gateway Club in Ramsgate

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join us every Monday evening at our Gateway Club in Ramsgate. The Gateway Club is a social club for adults with a learning disability to enjoy activities, make new friends, and have a great time in a supportive environment. The club meets every Monday from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at
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Support worker for Sheerness Community and Housing

Salary/Rate: £11.44 plus £70.47 per sleep in shift Location: Sheerness, Kent   Hours:  37 Hours  Closing date:  27/09/2024 About East Kent Mencap: East Kent Mencap is a leading organisation committed to providing support for individuals with learning disabilities. We believe in promoting independence and supporting our Members to lead the life they choose and be part of
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Housing and Community Support Worker Herne Bay

Housing and Community Support Worker Herne Bay Salary/Rate: £11.44 per hour Location: Herne Bay, Kent   Hours:  37 Hours   Closing date:  23/09/2024 About East Kent Mencap: East Kent Mencap is a leading organisation committed to providing support and care for individuals with learning disabilities. We believe in promoting independence and helping our Members to lead fulfilling
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East Kent Mencap’s Fashion Show and Pre-Loved Clothes Sale raised over £1000

On Tuesday 20th August over 100 people came to Holy Trinity Church in Margate, to watch the Ramsgate Hub drama group perform a fabulous Fashion Show. With outfits and music choreographed to amazing dancing routines, the audience was up on their feet as they enjoyed the mixed media interactive show. The Mayor of Margate, Councillor
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Housing Support Worker – Thanet and Deal

Location: Thanet and Deal, Kent Salary/Rate: £11.44/hour plus £70.47 per sleep in Hours: 37 per week Closing date:  20/09/2024 Housing Support Worker: We all know the right job can be life-changing, but how about a job that just might change someone else’s life as well?  East Kent Mencap is a leading organisation committed to providing support
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Support Worker Thanet Hub

Location: Thanet Salary: £11.44 Hours: 30 Closing date:  29/08/2024 Hub Support Worker: We all know the right job can be life-changing, but how about a job that just might change someone else’s life as well?  East Kent Mencap is a leading organisation committed to providing support and care for individuals with learning disabilities. We believe
GOLD group in the Foresters Hall garden singing

GOLD’s social singing showcase

On Monday 22nd July, East Kent Mencap’s GOLD (Getting On with Learning Difficulties) project celebrated the grand finale of their Social Singing Sessions with a heart-warming showcase at Foresters Hall in Ramsgate. The GOLD project is funded by the National Lottery and supports people with a learning difficulty in Thanet, who do not receive statutory
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The summer newsletter is out now!

Stephen received his copy at the Margate Hub and shared, “It is always great to spot yourself in the newsletter!” Our easy read summer newsletter is packed with stories and news from the last few months. In this issue… Spring Forward Challenge: Read about the different fundraising challenges Members Committee news: Stay updated with the
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Community Support Worker Margate

Community Support Worker Margate Salary/Rate: £11.74 Location: Thanet, Kent   Hours:  37 Hours  Closing date:  23/08/2024 Community Support Worker: We all know the right job can be life-changing, but how about a job that just might change someone else’s life as well?  East Kent Mencap is a leading organisation committed to providing support and care for
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