Swale Community and Voluntary Services

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

**TOMORROW - MINSTER RESIDENTS**

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PC Saddington will be at Ocean Heights tomorrow, Tuesday 9 June between 2pm-4pm to discuss concerns on crime and anti-social behaviour as well as violence against women and girls
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08/06/2026

**JOB OPPORTUNITY**

Part-Time Benefits Support Adviser

Due to a high volume of enquiries, The Autism Apprentice CIC are looking for an additional team member to join their growing team.
They are seeking an experienced individual to assist families with:

• DLA (Disability Living Allowance) applications
• PIP (Personal Independence Payment) applications
• Blue Badge applications
• Providing guidance and support throughout the application process

Essential requirements:
✅ Proven experience completing successful DLA and/or PIP applications
✅ Strong understanding of disability benefits and eligibility criteria
✅ Excellent written communication skills
✅ Compassionate, professional and client-focused approach
✅ Ability to work independently and manage a caseload

This is a part-time position with flexible working arrangements.
If you have the experience and would like to support autistic individuals and their families, they’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV and a brief summary of your relevant experience to [email protected]

📢 We’re Hiring!

Part-Time Benefits Support Adviser

Due to a high volume of enquiries, we’re looking for an additional team member to join our growing team.

We are seeking an experienced individual to assist families with:

• DLA (Disability Living Allowance) applications
• PIP (Personal Independence Payment) applications
• Blue Badge applications
• Providing guidance and support throughout the application process

Essential requirements:

✅ Proven experience completing successful DLA and/or PIP applications
✅ Strong understanding of disability benefits and eligibility criteria
✅ Excellent written communication skills
✅ Compassionate, professional and client-focused approach
✅ Ability to work independently and manage a caseload

This is a part-time position with flexible working arrangements.

If you have the experience and would like to support autistic individuals and their families, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV and a brief summary of your relevant experience to [email protected]

Please feel free to share!

08/06/2026

**GRANT NEWS**

Projects in Swale can receive funding from their local councillor to help them make a difference in their community!

We have reopened the member grant scheme with £47,000 being available to support small-scale, local community projects.

Last year’s grants helped purchase things like; a community kitchen’s beekeeping equipment, a scout group’s climbing wall, public defibrillators, a non-profit’s therapeutic art supplies, a museum’s display cabinets and a day centres’ interactive projector.

Councillors also used the scheme to fund events such as advice, dementia and empowerment coffee mornings, carnivals, Christmas light switch on days, pride, an archaeological roadshow and a Christmas lunch for people experiencing loneliness.

Find out more including how to apply by following the link in our comment below. 🔗👇

08/06/2026

**CONNECTING COMMUNITIES IN SWALE**

☕️ June's Dementia Community Cafe ☕️

Join us on Friday 12th June from 11am as we meet for our monthly Dementia Community Cafe.

Whether you care for someone, or are living with dementia, everyone is welcome to join our residents for a morning of reminiscence, games, music and light refreshments.

Please call our friendly team on 01795 843033 to book your place or for more information please visit https://www.barchester.com/home/newington-court-care-home

08/06/2026

June 8th is the start of Carers Week 2026.

We are fortunate to have amazing emergency service and charity staff and volunteers that positively contribute to improving our daily lives and supporting us when we need them most. ❤️

But we also have a large and diverse group of Carers that through choice or circumstance commit their time, energy and love to looking after friends, neighbours or family members in order that they can have the dignity and daily enjoyment that they deserve.

With the help of Neighbourly and Sainsbury's and our excellent partners and volunteers at Heather House Community Cafe we are offering a free hot drink and sweet treat for all carers during National Carers Week to say Thankyou for all you do.

Simply pop in, let the staff know that you are a Carer before placing your order - then sit down and relax whilst we get that order ready for you.

08/06/2026

**VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - SHEPPEY**

🚐Volunteer Minibus Escorts Needed 🚐
Could you spare an hour or so and help make a difference in someone's day?

Age UK Sheppey are looking for friendly, reliable volunteers to accompany their clients on their minibuses, helping to ensure they have a safe and enjoyable journey.

⏰ Flexible volunteering opportunities:
• Morning route: 8:45am – 10:00am
• Afternoon route: 2:45pm – 4:00pm
• Choose the days that suit you

💙 Benefits of volunteering:
✔ Make a real difference in your local community
✔ Meet new people and make friends
✔ Gain valuable experience and build confidence
✔ Develop communication and teamwork skills
✔ Be part of a supportive and welcoming team

A small amount of your time can have a big impact on the lives of others.

If you're interested in joining their volunteer team, please get in touch for more information. 01795 662562 or [email protected]

🚐 Volunteer Minibus Escorts Needed 🚐

Could you spare an hour or so and help make a difference in someone's day?

We're looking for friendly, reliable volunteers to accompany our clients on our minibuses, helping to ensure they have a safe and enjoyable journey.

⏰ Flexible volunteering opportunities:
• Morning route: 8:45am – 10:00am
• Afternoon route: 2:45pm – 4:00pm
• Choose the days that suit you

💙 Benefits of volunteering:
✔ Make a real difference in your local community
✔ Meet new people and make friends
✔ Gain valuable experience and build confidence
✔ Develop communication and teamwork skills
✔ Be part of a supportive and welcoming team

A small amount of your time can have a big impact on the lives of others.

If you're interested in joining our volunteer team, please get in touch for more information. 01795 662562 or [email protected]

08/06/2026

Area Committees have been relaunched! The first meeting of the new Councillors & Residents Forums takes place next week.

The forums give you a chance to talk to councillors about what is concerning you in your community.

At this round of meetings there will be opportunities for you to chat to your ward councillor between 6.30pm and 7pm before the meeting starts, and also at the end of the meeting, with refreshments available.

In addition to the regular updates on issues such as the Local Government Reorganisation and the Community Governance Review, at the Sheppey Councillors & Residents Forum a Kent County Council representative will be attending to talk about education provision on the Isle of Sheppey.

Everyone is welcome to attend and take part. The first meeting is for the Sheppey Area and will take place at:

📍 Leysdown Village Hall, or virtually via Teams
📆 Thursday 11 June
🕖 7pm

To submit a question or for more information, head to the links in our comment below 🔗👇

The next meetings are:
🗨 Eastern
📍 The Alexander Centre, Faversham, or virtually via Teams
📆 Tuesday 16 June
🕖 7pm

🗨 Sittingbourne
📍 The Committee Room, Swale House, or virtually via Teams
📆 Thursday 25 June
🕖 7pm

🗨 Western
📍 Bobbing Village Hall, or virtually via Teams
📆 Thursday 2 July
🕖 7pm