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Mencap in Kirklees works with people who have learning disabilities and their families to enable them to lead full and purposeful lives.
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22/10/2026

💚 WE’RE HIRING: Support Worker to work across Waverley Hall & Branches Day Centres

Want a career with regular hours and real purpose? Join our friendly team supporting adults with learning disabilities across our day centres in Huddersfield and Batley.

👉 £12.81 to £13.21 per hour, depending on qualifications
👉 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday
👉 18-month contract, with a view to becoming permanent
👉 Free training and career development
👉 Ongoing mentoring and support

Experience is helpful but not essential. Having the right attitude is.

👉 Find out more and apply: https://mencapinkirklees.org.uk/job/support-worker-waverley-hall-branches/

21/10/2026

☕🍰 Join our Women’s Carer Support Group!

A friendly, welcoming space for women carers to connect, share experiences and support one another, with time just for you.

💬 Peer support from other carers
💬 Information and signposting
💬 Advice from Mencap in Kirklees and HomeCare Direct
💬 New friendships, plus coffee and cake!

📅 Starts Monday 26 October, then every 2 weeks
🕛 12pm to 2pm
📍 Jo Cox House, Batley, WF17 5DR

Everyone is welcome and valued. Come along, meet others and enjoy some time for you 💚

📞 For more information, call 07743 937843 or 07849 090226

Know a woman carer who could benefit? Please tag or share this post with them. 🙏

14/10/2026

Want to do something amazing? 🩵

Supporting the lives of people with a learning disability couldn't be simpler, when you can make a donation via the Mencap in Kirklees website. 🤝 Through your generous donations, we're about to continue working with and supporting people with learning disabilities, and their loved ones.

Please take the time to share this post with your networks and communities too, help us spread the word far and wide.

➡️ mencapinkirklees.org.uk/donate-now

05/10/2026

Mencap In Kirklees is delighted to be launching a new Women’s Group in Batley, designed specifically to support women from minority backgrounds who provide unpaid care for family members with learning disabilities and additional support needs.

🌟 A culturally inclusive space based at Jo Cox House, where women can connect, share experiences, and access practical support. 🌟

Many unpaid carers face significant challenges alongside their caring responsibilities.
Language barriers, cultural expectations, social isolation, financial pressures, and difficulties accessing services can all add to the demands of daily life. For some women,
navigating health and social care systems can feel overwhelming, while others may be
unaware of the support available to them.

🤝 The Women’s Group will meet on alternate Mondays from 28 September 2026 at Fresh Futures, Jo Cox House.

This has been developed by Tracy Sims in partnership with Gulzeb Wasti from Home
Care Direct. If you’re interested in joining or learning more, please get in touch.

📞 Telephone: 01484 340811
✉️ Email: [email protected]

18/09/2026

Branches Day Service supports people aged 40 and over with a Learning Disability. 💚

We have so many great activities to get involved in. You can practise and learn life skills and just have a good time!

We have activities at The Whitfield Centre, where we're based, and we also have regular day trips, so there's always something to look forward to.

If you like the sound of this, we'd love to welcome new faces! If you have any questions, or you'd like to have a look around, please give us a call.

📞 01484 340844 or 01484 340811

Or email if you prefer: [email protected]

Or [email protected]

https://mencapinkirklees.org.uk/services/day-centres-and-activities/ #1588327321625-0d841e35-21f3

17/09/2026

We're taking a moment to look back at the incredible celebrations we held over the summer for Mencap in Kirklees' 80th birthday celebrations!

This fabulous video was created with some of our Mencap community. 🥳

If you joined us on the day back in July, you'll know just how much fun was had celebrating, with awards for some of the incredible people who make Mencap in Kirklees what it is, wonderful entertainment and fabulous food, as we celebrated while raising money and looked back over the last 80 years of achievements and change. 💚

09/09/2026

Waverley Hall Day Service for People with a Learning Disability. 💚

Our staff are caring and experienced and we offer a vast range of different activities. We also work in partnership with other organisations to bring even more choices, helping those with learning disabilities to lead fulfilling and active lives.

We have spaces available and would love to see you visit us at Waverley Hall, Waverley Road, Huddersfield.

If you have any questions at all or would like to come for a taster day, please give us a call.
📞 01484 340844

Or email if you prefer: [email protected]

https://mencapinkirklees.org.uk/services/day-centres-and-activities/

26/08/2026

You can help us today! 💚

Head to the Mencap in Kirklees website to find out how you can donate.

Through donations we are able to continue to provide and improve the services that we offer to our community, helping people with learning disabilities, and their loved ones, live fuller lives.

We always need this support, so if you're able to donate, please do.
If you can't at the moment, then please take the time to share this post with your networks and communities instead.

https://mencapinkirklees.org.uk/donate-now/

10/08/2026

🌟 We're Hiring! Support Workers Wanted at Waverley Hall Day Centre, Full time & Part time Available 🌟

📍 Huddersfield | 🕘 Mon–Fri | 💷 £12.81–£12.96 /hr

Do you want a job that makes a difference?
We’re looking for caring, positive people to support adults with learning disabilities to live their best lives. No experience needed — just the right attitude!

✅ Regular hours
✅ Free training & career growth
✅ Health & wellbeing perks
✅ Driving license required

👉 Apply now: www.mencapinkirklees.org.uk/jobs

30/07/2026

We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who was part of our 80th Birthday celebrations last weekend! Wow, what a day! 💚

This was an incredible celebration of everything Mencap in Kirklees has achieved in their 80 years. 🎂 A look back at past achievements and an acknowledgement of the present and future, marked by congratulating and celebrating those who have made significant achievements this year!

The day consisted of pride, laughter, awards, delicious food, a wonderful atmosphere, fundraising and excellent entertainment!

Our awards highlighted the selfless, caring and dedicated contributions of so many people in the Mencap in Kirklees community. From carers to support workers, volunteers, trustees and everyone in between — we really are so lucky to have this community!
THANK YOU!!

👏A special thank you to…
Our sponsors for the event: The Link Training Academy, Director, Benjamin Lodge & Claire Baxendale, who joined us on the day.
Accu Stadium who hosted us and the kind attention and support shown by Deanna and all the staff there.
Szorad for performing for us at the stadium and making our day even more special.

We’ll be sharing more over the next few weeks with some fab photos, but for now here’s a peek at how the day looked!

👀 Can you see yourself or anyone you know?

Address

Independence House, Holly Bank Road
Huddersfield
HD33HN

Telephone

+441484340811

Website

http://www.mencapinkirklees.org.uk/

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