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Are you a creative communications professional who wants your work to make a real difference? We're looking for a Communications and Marketing Officer to help tell the stories that matter, grow awareness of learning disabilities, and raise the profile of Watford Mencap across our community. This is a part-time role (up to 20 hours per week) based at our Watford Hub, with hybrid working available. You'll be creating engaging content, managing social media, developing marketing campaigns, and helping more people discover the opportunities and support we provide. If you're an experienced communicator with a passion for the charity sector and want to use your skills to create positive change, we'd love to hear from you. You will join our Fundraising team at Head Office where we support adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives. https://www.watfordmencap.org.uk/vacancies#CommunicationsandMarketingOfficer

Announcement - The Cafe in the Library is back open! We were closed while there were some working taking place in the library, but we're now back and ready to welcome you. Open Monday to Friday, 9.30 to 4.30. Inside Watford Central Library.

We are open! after a couple of weeks of essential repairs in the library. Our clients are waiting to serve you your favourite Hot drink or Sandwich. We are open 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. The staff and clients are looking forward to seeing you all soon #watfordcouncil #everyoneactive #westhertscollege

Along with other Herts charities, we’ll be setting off on a 13 mile walk through Chipperfield, Bovingdon and Hemel Hempstead on 26th September. You can sign up to take part here - https://helpingherts.enthuse.com/pf/jolene-stephens-504cc This will be a sponsored event, and all money raised will be matched by Helping Herts. Helping Herts is a consortium of local causes who aim to improve the lives of children and young people in Hertfordshire by uniting local charities, businesses, and communities. They generously match whatever we raise at a number of our events, which doubles the impact we give to the services offered by Watford Mencap. Round up your friends, pull on your walking boots and sign up to take part. Photo by Trevor Burrows.

Thank you so much to Flo for choosing Watford Mencap as your charity of the month we really appreciate the support. If you fancy getting active please get in touch with Flo to access one of her classes @zumba_with_flo .

Put Your Knowledge to the Test! The Metropolitan is hosting a Quiz Night in support of Watford Mencap! The evening is open to everyone, with teams of up to six people welcome to take part. Tickets are £16 per person, including a meal, so gather your teammates and get ready for a fun evening of quizzing! https://www.metropolitanbushey.co.uk/events/quiz-for-cause-watford-mencap/

Just like any household, the care homes and residential projects that we operate for local people with learning disabilities each have their own identity and mix of people and routines. And there's few things that people like more than meeting up with their friends living elsewhere. Making the most of life.

Need a bit of help or advice? We’re here for you! Whether you’ve got a question, need some guidance, or just want to chat things through, our friendly advice team is here to support you with information, referrals, signposting and more. We support people with learning disabilities and their families/carers across South West Hertfordshire. Just give us a call or drop us an email to book a chat with one of our qualified and experienced team members. 📞 01923 713620 📧 advice@watfordmencap.org.uk

Looking for meaningful work where people come first? 💬 We’re recruiting Support Workers, Community Buddies, and Supported Living Personal Assistants to help people with learning disabilities live full, happy lives. 🔗 Apply now: watfordmencap.org.uk/vacancies