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Wokingham, Bracknell & Districts Mencap Registered Charity No. 1122662 Suite 2, Oakmede Place Company Limited by Guarantee No. 6407883

Terrace Road South Binfield Berkshire RG42 4JF

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Wokingham

Bracknell

& Districts

Mencap

Registered Charity No 1122662

Learning Disability News September 2015

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Message from Our Joint Chief Executives

The busy Christmas season will soon be upon us. We are planning 2 trips for carers and

families in December. On Thursday 3rd December in the evening we have 52 tickets for the

production of ‘Cats’ at the London Palladium. This theatre trip is open to carers and

immediate family members only. On Sunday 13th December we have organised a shopping

trip to the Winter Wonderland Christmas Market in Hyde Park which is open to carers,

families and friends. Details of both trips are on page 7 and please see the attached flyers

to book.

Our Autumn Ball is on Saturday 3rd October and we are really pleased that all tickets are

sold out. We would like to thank the very generous donors of prizes and gifts. We look

forward to reporting how much we have raised towards our Smiles for Sibs groups. A huge

Thank You also goes to Allan Goddard, James Regan and Phil Timm who between them

over the summer have raised a huge £1587.89 for our charity. Simon Crute will be running

the London Marathon for us in April 2016 and has agreed to run a marathon for every

£500 he receives in sponsorship. Details of his Virgin Moneygiving page are on page 2 if

you want to sponsor him and see him run more than one marathon…

Our next Thinking Ahead Workshop is being held on Thursday 8th October and is aimed at

older carers. There are a few places left. If you would like to book a place see page 5 for

details.

A date for your diary. We will be holding the Children’s Christmas Party at the CresCent

Centre on Friday 4th December. Details of how to book places will be sent out with the

next mailing.

We have sadly said ‘goodbye’ to a number of staff this quarter who have moved on to

University and other opportunities but are pleased to have recruited new staff to replace

them (details on page 3). We still have a vacancy for a Senior Playworker to run the

Smiles for Sibs group in Woodley. This post pays £10.50 per hour – see page 3 for details.

A quick plug for other groups – the CAN Family Fun & Information Day will be held on

Saturday 10th October, details are on page 9. The Wokingham Learning Disability

Partnership will be holding a drop-in coffee morning on Friday 9th October, the theme will

be ‘Behaviour that Challenges’ and details are page 8.

Best wishes

Heather & Mary

Supporting local people who have learning disabilities, their families and their carers

Affiliated to but not funded by Royal

Mencap Society

Wokingham, Bracknell & Districts Mencap



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FUNDRAISING & NEWS

Our fundraisers have been very busy on our behalf over the summer, and we thank them all for their efforts and commitment on behalf of the charity. The total raised

this quarter is £1661.89 which includes:

Fundraiser Event Amount Raised

Allan Goddard

National Motorcycle Rally

£250.00

James Regan

London to Brighton Off-road Cycle

£803.75

Philip Timm

Pinewood Festival

and Euromilitaire 2015

£548.46

Keen runner Simon Crute, from local running club the Finch Coasters, won our ballot

to run the 2016 London Marathon. He is now in training for the event which is the biggest marathon event in the world, and will take place on 24 April 2016. To

sponsor Simon please go to his Virgin Money Giving webpage at: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Simon_c

Simon has (foolishly!?) offered to run one marathon for every £500 he is sponsored, so the more he is sponsored, the more he will run. All the money he raises will be

donated to Wokingham, Bracknell & Districts Mencap, and he will be paying all his expenses himself. So please sponsor Simon and let’s see how many marathons we

can make him run next year.

Fundraising Autumn Ball 2015

Our Autumn Ball takes place on Saturday 3rd October and we would like to say a big Thank You to all those who have contributed in some way including the Band fot eh evening, Pink Fish and the following local businesses:

Ascot Lawyers; Barrett & Coe Photography; Beale Park; Bearwood Lakes Golf Club; Belle La Vie; Cantley House Hotel; Divine Interventions; Evolve Portraits; Field’s Pharmacy; HaaHoos Ceramics; Haringtons Hairdressing;

Hemma Mason Photography; Henley Festival; i-Prints; Links2Leads; Liz Guthrie Beauty; L’Ortolan; Morrisons, Bracknell; Nike Group of Companies; Pandora Camberley; Ruby Rose; Sainsbury’s, Princess Square, Bracknell; Sandmartins Golf Club;Tesco Extra, Bracknell; Tesco, Wokingham; Theatre Royal Windsor; The Savill Garden; Waitrose, Wokingham; Whittington’s Tea Barge; Wokingham MOT & Service Centre; Wokingham Theatre; Yasemen Kaner-White; Zappas

Hairdressing, Wokingham & Crowthorne;

http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Simon_c



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NEWS

Hellos and Goodbyes

We have said a sad goodbye to Ben Willoughby who has left us to live in Bath and train to be a teacher. We wish Ben well in his new career. We have also said goodbye to several of our children’s clubs playworkers who have left to continue their education at university: Ed Giles, Amelia Pavelin and Chelsea Davey from Smiles for Sibs, and Izzy Evans from the Youth Club at Addington. Olivia Fuller from the Youth Club at Addington has also left, to continue with her full time job. We wish them all well.

We also said a very sad farewell to Elissa Brockett, who has been our Family Liaison Worker in Wokingham for the past three years. Thank you very much to all the carers who donated money towards Elissa’s leaving gift. With all the donations we bought her a meal for two at the L’Ortolan Restaurant. Elissa is being replaced by Sue Hamblin who will start in mid-October, we welcome Sue to the team and hope to introduce her to Carers at the Carers’ Coffee Morning in October.

Yogesh Nakarja who started in May as our new Family Liaison Worker - Transition in Bracknell, will be leaving us at the beginning of October. He has been replaced by Chris Randle, whom we welcome to the team, and who will be coming to our Carers Thinking Ahead Workshop on 8th October.

We welcome back Karen Ludlow, our Youth Club @Addington Co-ordinator, who went on maternity leave over the summer, and has come back after having a beautiful baby boy. We also welcome Daniel Daly who will be joining us on 30th September as a new Playworker at the Youth Club @Addington, Mhairi Miller, who has joined us as the new Playworker at the Smiles for Sibs in Bracknell, and May Hamblin, who has joined us as the new Playworker at the Smiles for Sibs in Wokingham.

Children & Family Christmas Party

Friday 4th December 2015 5.00pm-7.00pm

The Crescent Centre, Lower Earley

There will be family fun, Christmas crafts and a visit from Santa! Also

party food and drink for the children

and refreshments for the parents.

Details of how to book your child’s place at this free event will be

included in the next mailing.

Divine Interventions Sophie Wakeford of Divine Interventions in Binfield is offering 20% off treatment prices for all Carers who

are members of Wokingham, Bracknell & Districts Mencap. Sophie specialises in holistic therapies,

including hopi ear candling, hot stone therapy, Indian head massage, waxing and facials. She is also a

licensed No Hands practitioner. To book please contact Sophie on 07581 193804 or email

[email protected]

SMILES FOR SIBS SENIOR PLAYWORKER VACANCY (Wokingham)

Average 3-5 hours per week - £10.50 per hour The Smiles for Sibs club is a social group for children, aged 8-13 years, who are the siblings of children with learning disabilities. The club is run by local charity Wokingham, Bracknell & Districts Mencap. The club takes place on Mondays (term-time only) between

4.15pm and 6.00pm at Woodley Airfield Community Centre. We have a vacancy for a Senior Playworker to

supervise and lead in providing activities at the club, playing games, and occasionally organising trips off-site, eg: to the cinema, bowling or laser quest. To

attend training, meetings, outings and special activities as required.

Closing date for applications for this vacancy is Friday 16

th October 2015.

Please contact the office for an application form. WE ALSO HAVE A VACANCY FOR A PLAYWORKER AT

OUR BRACKNELL SMILES FOR SIBS GROUP

(see Page 12)

mailto:[email protected]



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SOCIAL GROUPS & EVENTS

@ THE ACORN SOCIAL GROUP

Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 9pm at the Acorn Community Centre, Fernlea

Drive, Woosehill, Wokingham, RG41 3DR

A social group for all people aged 16+ with learning disabilities including people

with more complex needs.

An opportunity for people to meet with

their friends, do fun things and make new friends in a relaxed and suitable venue.

They can play games, listen to music, ‘chill’ in the sensory room or just hang out

with friends in the Rainbow Café.

Activities this Autumn will include football,

karaoke and a Halloween party.

Cost: £2 per session

For more information contact the office on 0300 777 8539

1:1 support is not currently provided

(Funded by WBC Short Breaks, Public Health and donations)

THE FRIDAY ALTERNATIVE

A social group for young people (16+)

and adults with Asperger Syndrome

Meeting for dinner at The Gig House in

Wokingham on:

Wednesday 14th October at 7.00pm

Meeting for a meal and drinks on:

Friday 30th October at 7.00pm

at Ye Olde Leathern Bottel, 221 Barkham

Road, Wokingham, RG41 4BY

If you are over 16 and fancy a chat with

friends and like-minded people come

and join us for a fun night

Contact Ruth on

[email protected]

or call 07551 159073.

[The Friday Alternative is funded by WBC Short Breaks and Public Health]

BRACKNELL SOCIAL GROUP

A social group for adults aged 18+ with mild to moderate learning disabilities.

An opportunity for people to meet new people, make friends and have fun!

The group meets every Tuesday evening at venues within the community.

Timetable of future events: Tuesday 6th October – Taster Gym Session at Bracknell

Leisure Centre Saturday 10th October – Day Trip to Chessington

Tuesday 13th October – NO SOCIAL GROUP Tuesday 20th October – Pool & Darts at The Bridge Tuesday 27th October – Halloween Party at College

Town Junior School

For more information including times, costs and how to book please contact 07557 231360 or email

[email protected]

Funded by Bracknell Forest Council

TGIF Social Group (Thank Goodness It’s Friday)

A social group for young adults aged

18+ with mild Autism or Aspergers.

They are meeting for trampolining on

Wednesday 7th October at

Gravity Force, Camberley

And meeting for dinner on Wednesday

21st October at 7.00pm at

The Horse & Groom, Bracknell

More information about future meetings will be sent by email to the TGIF

members. To be added to the mailing list please call Ruth on 07551 159073, email [email protected], or

phone the office 0300 777 8539.

(Funded by Bracknell Forest Council)




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SOCIAL GROUPS & EVENTS

Paul’s Karaoke

Kirsty Regan and volunteers run karaoke evenings on a Wednesday for everyone

over 16 years old with a learning disability. Come along and join in the fun!

Soft drinks provided.

7.30 – 9.00 p.m.

In the Rose Room, Rose Street Methodist Church, Rose Street, Wokingham

Cost: £2 per session

Dates of Future Meetings: 14th & 21st October

11th & 18th November 9th & 16th December

(Funded by Donations)

FAMILY LIAISON

For advice, information or

support telephone our Family

Liaison Workers, Elissa and

Anna

on 0300 777 8539 or

Email

[email protected]

Or [email protected]

[Funded by Wokingham Borough Council]

Thinking Ahead Workshop

The fourth in our popular series of Thinking Ahead Workshops will be held at the Town Hall,

Wokingham on Thursday 8th October. This workshop will be aimed at the older carer.

Topics will include: Circles of Support

Wills & Trusts (Boyes Turner Solicitors) Lasting Power or Attorney for the Carer (Boyes

Turner Solicitors) Assistive Technology in the home (Optalis)

The Experience of a Carer

These workshops have been funded by Bracknell and Wokingham Learning Disability Partnership Boards

and are free for carers who are resident in Bracknell and Wokingham Boroughs. There will be a small

charge to cover lunch and refreshments for carers outside these Boroughs. To book your place please

contact Vicki on 0300 7778539 by 6th October.

CARERS’ GROUP MEETINGS

Our Carers Group meetings bring together family carers from a wide range of backgrounds and offer an opportunity to meet the local Wokingham & Bracknell Mencap staff and share

experiences and offer support to one another. We often have guest speakers and we welcome your suggestions for activities.

WOKINGHAM MENCAP CARERS’ GROUP MEETINGS

This group has been running for 12 years. We hold a lunch and a coffee morning on alternate months in the Rose Room, Rose Street Methodist Church, Wokingham.

If you would like to attend please let us know at the office on 0300 777 8539.

Future Meetings Tuesday 13th October – Carers’ Coffee Morning 10-12pm.

Tuesday 10th November – Carers’ Lunch with Speaker, 12-2pm

BRACKNELL MENCAP CARERS’ GROUP MEETINGS

This group has been running for almost 6 years. We hold a lunch and a coffee morning on alternate months in our Binfield office.

If you would like to attend please let us know at the office on 0300 777 8539.

Future Meetings

Thursday 15th October – Carers’ Coffee Morning, 10-12pm Thursday 12th November – Carers’ Lunch with speaker, 12-2pm





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CHILDREN’S GROUPS & EVENTS

YOUTH CLUB @ ADDINGTON SCHOOL

Every Wednesday during Term-time, 7pm – 9pm

For young people with learning disabilities between the ages of 13 (Year 9) & 19

Activities this half term, as well as the regular weekly tuck shop, will be:

Wednesday 30th September: Homemade pizzas to bake at home

Wednesday 7th October: Pizza Hut at Reading Gate

Wednesday 14th October: Movie & Pizza Night

Wednesday 21st October: Halloween Party & Games

For further details please contact the office on 0300 777 8539

[This club is funded by Wokingham Borough Council’s Short Breaks]

Smiles for Sibs Groups – Wokingham & Bracknell

We run two siblings groups, one in the Wokingham Borough, and one in Bracknell Forest providing the opportunity for Sibling children to have some ‘Me’ time;

meet other siblings; try out various activities; play games together and have FUN!

Mondays 4.15pm - 6.00pm at Woodley Airfield Community Centre

Thursdays 4.30pm – 6.15pm at Braybrooke Community Centre

There is a small cost per session of £1.00

For further information contact the office on 0300 777 8539. Please note these clubs run during term time only.

Funded by Bracknell Forest Council & Donations

SMILES FOR SIBS TRIP TO BOSCOMBE

On Monday 27th July the Woodley and Bracknell Smiles for Sibs groups joined up and

eleven of them had a lovely day out at Boscombe in Dorset. After a wet weekend the

sun decided it was time to make an appearance and they had a pleasant drive down.

Although it was a bit chilly on the beach about half of the children went into the water.

Then they had a game of mini golf, ice-creams and a play in the park before heading

back. Everyone had a lovely day.



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MORE EVENTS

‘Cats’

Thursday 3rd December

We have 52 tickets to see this fantastic Andrew Lloyd Webber Musical at The London Palladium, which we are offering to our members and their immediate family only or a member plus friend.

Tickets cost £10 each for the first two and £15 each for any further tickets. Tickets will be allocated on a first come first served basis and priority will be given to members who have not

been on a previous trip.

For further information and booking details please see attached flyer.

HELP! HELP!

GOOD QUALITY TOMBOLA PRIZES REQUIRED! VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED!

Once again we are having stalls at the Wokingham (Sunday 29th

November) and Woodley

(Sunday 7th

December) Winter Carnivals to raise funds and our profile, and we need your help.

We would like to run tombolas and we need your new, unwanted gifts. If you have anything to

offer please ring us at the office to arrange a time to drop off items.

We would also welcome anyone who can spare some time to volunteer and help man the stalls on

the day. If you think you can spare us an hour or two on one of these days, then please email or

ring the office. The more help we have the easier it is to raise funds for the charity.

Please help us!

Winter Wonderland In Hyde Park

Sunday 13th December 2015

This year we are organising a trip to the Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park, London with its Christmas market with over 200

stalls and many other attractions.

Tickets will cost £13 per person and the trip is open to all members of the charity, their

friends and families.

Please see the attached flyer for further details.

Have your say

Tuesday 20th

October

Wokingham CCG (Clinical Commissioing

Group) invite you to hear about their future

plans to improve patient care for people in

Wokingham.

Join the CCG and share your views on their

plans to develop GP services in Wokingham

to meet future needs

Time: 10am to 12 noon

Location: Sindlesham Court, RG41 5EA

To book your place call 0118 9822709 or

email: [email protected]

For more information visit:

www.wokinghamccg.nhs.uk/




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NEWS & EVENTS FROM OTHER GROUPS

What’s On at Our House Autumn 2015

Our House Playgroup – weekly play group for babies and children aged 0-4 years with their parent/carer. Any disability/additional needs welcome, no diagnosis necessary. Tuesday mornings, term time, 9.30-11.30am.

Coffee & Chat – Informal drop in coffee and chat session, with guest speakers. Held on the first Tuesday of each month, 9.30-11.30am. Children under 5 welcome.

Saturday Clubs – Two themed Saturday clubs for children with disabilities or additional needs, their siblings and parents/carers. A variety of activities every month. Held on the third Saturday of the month, 11am-1pm physical disability & Downs, 3pm-5pm ASD.

Private Hire – The centre is available to hire for private parties and groups of children with disabilities or additional needs.

Please email Sarah on [email protected] for more information.

Blue Badge Theft Increases

As reported in Disabled Motoring UK

The Local Government Association has

reported that Blue Badge theft has doubled in

12 months. In 2013 the number of reported

stolen Blue Badges was 656 which soared to

1756 in 2014, an increase of 167%.

A Blue Badge entitles the holder to on-street

parking concessions and in certain car parks

and off-street concessions. For genuine holders

the Blue Badge is highly valuable as it also

allows them to park close to the services they

need to access. For fraudsters it is highly

valuable as it is a way of dodging parking

charges. Blue Badge holders are also exempt

from paying the London congestion charge

which alone could be a saving of £2500 a year.

In 2014 councils prosecuted 565 offenders and

some councils have set up specific enforcement

teams to tackle Blue Badge fraud and misuse.

Well Being and Leisure

The Bracknell Well Being and Leisure Team

would like to invite you to come along to take part in activities that take place a Bracknell

Leisure Centre, The Point and Downshire Golf

Complex.

Monday – Tables tennis 11am-12pm

Ten Pin Bowling at The Point 7-8pm

Wednesday – Short Mat Bowls 9.30am –

12pm

Table Tennis 1.40-2.30pm

Thursday – RPM (Cycling to Music) 11.30am – 12pm

Keep Fit 12.15-12.45pm

Badminton 2-3pm

Snooker – 6.45-8.15pm

Friday – Boccia 10.15-11.15am or 11.30am-12.30pm

Badminton 2-3pm

Saturday – Driving Range Golf 11am-12pm

Contact well-beingleisure.team@bracknell-

forest.gov.uk or call Matthew Rowell on 07887 632627 or Claire Ferguson on 07887 793964

Rose Buddies Activities this Autumn

28 October 6.30pm – To Winnersh Showcase Cinema

to see the new James Bond film – ‘Spectre’

25th

November 5.00pm – To the Molly Millar Pub for a

pool competition

Christmas Cooking Course

£25 for 5 sessions: workshops on 11, 18 & 25

November and 2 & 9 December.

To find out more please contact Denise Dixon on 0118

9799106 or email [email protected]

Addington School Opportunities Evening

Tuesday 20th

October 7pm – 8.30pm

This will be an excellent opportunity for parents to find

out about post school placements as well as the many

varied clubs and societies that are available in the

community. There will be representatives of all the

local Further Education Colleges, Social Care Services,

the Education Business Partnership and Transition

services. The school careers teacher will be available

all evening. Local clubs and societies will be there to

discuss their programmes with you.






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Wokingham Children’s Autism Partnership

The Partnership are please to offer the following workshops for parents/carers who live with, and practitioners who work and play with children and young people with autism.

Autism Awareness Level 1 – Wednesday 30th September, 9.30am – 1.15pm at Woodley Airfield Youth Centre.

Understanding the impact of sensory needs Level 2 – Wednesday 7th October, 9.30am – 1.15pm at Woodley Airfield Youth Centre.

Understanding and writing social/visual scripts Level 1 – Wednesday 14th October, 9.30am – 1.15pm at Woodley Airfield Youth Centre.

How you can support children & young people with autism to manage emotions (including anger) Level 2 – Saturday 17th October, 9.30am – 1.15pm at Woodley Airfield Youth Centre.

Autism specific workshop on sexual development and puberty Level 2 – Wednesday 21st October, 9.30am – 1.15pm at Woodley Airfield Youth Centre.

How you can support children & young people with autism to manage emotions (including anger) Level 2 – Wednesday 4th November, 9.30am – 1.15pm at Woodley Airfield Youth Centre.

Understanding and writing social/visual scripts Level 2 – Wednesday 18th November, 9.30am – 1.15pm at Woodley Airfield Youth Centre.

A positive, systematic approach to finding solutions – autism focused Level 2 – Wednesday 25th November, 9.30am – 1.15pm at Woodley Airfield Youth Centre.

Drawing whilst talking Level 2 – Wednesday 2nd December, 9.30am – 1.15pm at Woodley Airfield Youth Centre.

Understanding & supporting the visual environment for children with autism Level 2 – Wednesday 9th December, 9.30am – 1.15pm at Woodley Airfield Youth Centre.

The cost of all workshops is £5 for a parent/carer or £30 for others. Please contact Pam Breslin, LDD Service on 0118 9746882 or email [email protected] for more information, or to book a place on a workshop.

Music Club for Children

with Special Educational

Needs

Wednesday 5.30-6.15pm

at All Saints School,

Wokingham

For children in years 4 to 8

For more info please

contact

directorofmusic@allsaints

wokingham.org.uk

Three Frogs Club

Social group for adults with

Asperger Syndrome or

Autism. Meets every month

for a meal and a chat at the

Three Frogs Pub in

Wokingham 7-10.30pm.

Thursday 15th October

Thursday 19th November

Contact 07554 303328 or

[email protected]

Wokingham Learning

Disability Partnership

Board Big Campaign

‘Behaviour that Challenges’

Coffee Morning Friday 9th October from 10am to 1pm drop in to the Mark Room,

Bradbury Centre, Wokingham

Contact 0118 3246484 or email

[email protected] for more info.






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BERKSHIRE CARERS UPCOMING

EVENTS

Support Group for Wokingham Carers Meets on 14th October and 11th November from

12.30 – 2.30pm at the Bradbury Centre, Rose Street, Wokingham.

Berkshire West (Reading, Wokingham and West

Berkshire) Sleep Problems in Children with Developmental Conditions

Event on Wednesday 4th November, 9.30am to 1.30pm at Reading University. Call 0800 9885462

to book.

Wokingham: Locality Carers Forum (Wokingham Borough Carers only) meeting on Thursday 22nd October, 10.00am – 12.00pm in

Wokingham Town Hall.

call 0800 988 5462 or email [email protected]

or see the website www.berkshirecarers.org

Wokingham Housing-Related Support Service

This is a scheme run by Transform Housing and Wokingham Borough Council to provide support to Wokingham residents including people with learning disabilities. They run several drop-in surgeries:

Wokingham: Anvil Court, Monday to Friday 9am-4.30pm

Earley: The Crescent Centre, Tuesdays 2-4pm

Shinfield: Red Kite Children’s Centre, Thursdays 10am-12pm

Woodley: The Ambleside Centre, Mondays 9.30-11.30am

Telephone 0118 978 7750 or email [email protected]


http://www.berkshirecarers.org/

http://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/individualemployerfunding



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DIRECTORY OF USEFUL INFORMATION

Wokingham, Bracknell & Districts Mencap 0300 777 8539

Royal Mencap Society 0207 4540454

Mencap Learning Disability Helpline 0808 8081111

Benefit Enquiry Line (For People with Disabilities and their Carers) 0800 882200

Berkshire Autistic Society 0118 9594594

Berkshire Carers Service 0800 9885462

Carers Trust 0844 8004361

Carers UK Advice Line 0808 8087777

Cerebra 0118 9497000

Citizens Advice Bureaux 0118 9890389 (Wokingham) 0118 9598059 (Reading) 0844 4994107 (Bracknell)

Just Advocacy 01252 322204

National Autistic Society 0845 0704004

Stop Hate UK 0808 802 1155

BRACKNELL ORGANISATIONS

Adviza 0845 4085001

Be Heard 01344 485509

Breakthrough (Employment) 01344 829926

Carers (UK) Bracknell 01344 451656

Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD) 01344 354466

Family Information Centre 01344 352000

Friday Night Project (Hosted by the Ark) 01344 266899

Healthwatch Bracknell Forest 01344 266911

InnerSense 01344 779222

Involve (formerly BFVA) 01344 304404

Kennel Lane School 01344 483872

Kerith Community Church (Hilltop & Konnections) 01344 862699

Parent Partnership Network 01344 354011

Short Breaks (formerly Aiming High) 01344 352736

The Ark 01344 266899

The R Bus 01344 352002

Well-Being & Leisure 07887 632627

WOKINGHAM ORGANISATIONS

ASD Family Help 07707 660599

Addington School 0118 9669073

Bracknell & Wokingham College Courses for Carers Project 0118 9847600

CAN Network 0118 9746818

Crossroads 0118 9795324

Healthwatch Wokingham 0118 4181418

Optalis 0118 9746832

REACH Wokingham 07917 142748

The Acorn Centre 0118 9746341

WEBCAS 01635 760535

West Berkshire Downs Syndrome Association 07847 327528

WBC Disabled Children’s Team 0118 9746881

Wokingham Learning Disability Partnership Board 0118 3246484

Wokingham, Bracknell & Districts Mencap Registered Charity No. 1122662 Suite 2, Oakmede Place Company Limited by Guarantee No. 6407883 Terrace Road South Binfield Berkshire RG42 4JF

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Wokingham, Bracknell & Districts Mencap Suite 2, Oakmede Place

Terrace Road South Binfield

Berkshire RG42 4JF

0300 7778539

[email protected] www.wokinghambracknellmencap.org

Wokingham, Bracknell & Districts Mencap is a local charity working with people with a learning disability and those with an autism spectrum condition, their carers and

families. We have the following opportunities:

SMILES FOR SIBS SENIOR PLAYWORKER Wokingham

Average 3-5 hours per week - £10.50 per hour The Smiles for Sib club is a social group for children, aged 8-13 years, who are the

siblings of children with learning disabilities. The club takes place on Mondays (term-time only) between 4.15pm and 6.00pm at Woodley Airfield Community Centre. We

have a vacancy for a Senior Playworker to supervise and lead in providing activities at the club, playing games, and occasionally organising trips off-site, eg: to the cinema, bowling or lazerquest. To attend training, meetings, outings and special activities as

required.

SMILES FOR SIBS PLAYWORKER Bracknell

Average 2 hours per week - £7.00 per hour The Smiles for Sib club is a social group for children, aged 8-13 years, who are the

siblings of children with learning disabilities. The club is run by local charity Wokingham, Bracknell & Districts Mencap. The club takes place on Thursdays (term-

time only) between 4.30pm and 6.15pm at Braybrooke Community Centre, Priestwood, Bracknell. We have a vacancy for a Playworker to assist with providing activities at the club, playing games, and occasionally organising trips off-site, eg: to

the cinema, bowling or lazerquest.

Closing date for applications for these vacancies is Friday 16th October 2015.

We are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated people to join our team. Experience of working in similar positions is desirable, but training will be given for

the successful applicants.

For further details, application form and job specification please contact us on 0300 7778539 or email [email protected]

References and an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check will be carried out on the successful

candidates.


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