We support people with a learning disability to achieve their potential and have the same opportunities as everyone else. If you have a few hours spare each month or perhaps each week and would like to get involved we would like to hear from you.
If you are:
- enthusiastic, sociable and out-going,
- practical in your approach to working with others, and
- interested in empowering others and transforming lives
Then get in touch
To support you, we will:
- facilitate your DBS check,
- provide a full induction,
- offer training opportunities where possible,
- reimburse expenses where appropriate, and
- support you with a reference where suitable.
Find out about our latest volunteer opportunities below:
Wednesdays
GOLD Social Club - Support people to take part in recreational activities (weekly, afternoons)
Cinema Club - Support people to go and see the latest film at the cinema (monthly, evenings)
People with a learning disability help train nurses at Canterbury Christchurch University
Wednesday, 19 February 2020
East Kent Mencap’s GOLD project has been helping to train nurses at Canterbury Christchurch University. Members of GOLD, which is short for Getting On with Learning Disabilities, are all people with a learning disability in Thanet who receive little or no support. East Kent Mencap started working with the university in 2012, initially with student nurses. Students
Job Vacancy in Thanet – GOLD Project Worker
Wednesday, 12 February 2020
Salary/Rate: £8.84 per hour Location: Thanet, Kent Hours: Full-time, 3-year contract Deadline: Wednesday 11th March Job Description: East Kent Mencap are looking for someone to support people who are part of our Getting On with Learning Disabilities (GOLD) group. This group is for people in Thanet who have a learning disability and live independently with little or no other
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Job Vacancy in Herne Bay – Support Workers for Day Resource
Wednesday, 12 February 2020
Salary/Rate: £8.21 – £9.28/hour Location: CT6, Herne Bay, Kent Hours: Full-time Closing date: Wednesday 11th March Job Description East Kent Mencap offers high-quality Day Services to adults with learning disabilities and complex needs throughout East Kent. Working with person-centred principles, user involvement and a committee made of representatives from our service users, we ensure that the
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Job Vacancy in Thanet – Complex Needs Support Worker
Monday, 10 February 2020
Salary/Rate: £8.67-£9.51 Location: Thanet, Kent Hours: Part-time and full-time positions available. Deadline: Friday 6th March Job Description: We are currently looking to expand our team of employees after developing a range of services aimed at supporting children, young people and adults with a learning disability, all of whom will have a wide range of complex physical, behavioural and communication
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