Southend and Rochford

Child Support and Activity Groups
Name	Description	Telephone/Email	Website
The Mega Centre	Provides sensory play, soft play and family support	01268 779100 [email protected]	Click here
Mushroom Theatre Company	Provides an inclusive theatre classes for all children to dance, sing and act	01268 906470 [email protected]	Click here
SEALS- Swim club	Swimming club for children and adults with disabilities and their families	Kevin: 07775 952509 [email protected]	Click here
SNAPS- Special Needs Activity Play Session	Run by Kids Kingdom and is held on the 2nd Monday of the month 5-7pm	01702 462747	Click here Facebook
Toy Library-Southend	For children receiving hospital treatment or with special educational needs. Provides support/advice. Specialist equipment, respite care, and a toy loan scheme	01702 215007 [email protected]	Click here
The Southend Sunflower Trust	Provides financial assistance for children with special needs	07712 095401 [email protected]	Click here
The White Bus	Invites families with children who have any special needs or disability to use their private cinema	07981 824283 [email protected]	Click here
Essex Local Offer	Gives details of all services available in Rochford to young people with SEN aged 0-25		Rochford click here
Southend Local Offer	Gives details of all services available in Southend to young people with SEN aged 0-25		Click here
Adult Support and Activity Groups
SEALS- Swim club	Swimming club for children and adults with disabilities and their families	Kevin: 07775 952509 [email protected]	Click here
SAFE	Support meeting for parents of children or adults with autism and adults wishing to meet other adults with Asperger’s. Includes mixture of speakers		Click here
BATIAS Independent Advocacy Service	Empowers adults with learning disabilities, physical and sensory impairments, complex needs and challenging behaviours towards independence	01375 389869 [email protected]	Click here
MENCAP	Provides advice for adults with learning disabilities	0808 808 1111	Click here
Essex Local Offer	Gives details of all services available in Rochford to young people with SEN aged 0-25		Rochford click here
Southend Local Offer	Gives details of all services available in Southend to young people with SEN aged 0-25		Click here
Parent and Carer Support
SAFE	Support meeting for parents of children or adults with autism and adults wishing to meet other adults with Asperger’s. Includes mixture of speakers		Click here
Carers Choices	Offers support for carers by providing short breaks and practical and emotional support	01268 881130	Click here
RELATE Counselling Service	Offers various forms of counselling including couples and therapy	01702 342901	Click here
Essex Local Offer	Gives details of all services available in Rochford for parents / carers of children and young people aged 0-25 with SEN		Rochford click here
Southend Local Offer	Gives details of all services available in Southend for parents / carers of children and young people aged 0-25 with SEN		Click here

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Kitchen Assistant/Deputy Cook, Doucecroft School - D189

Assisting the Head Cook with the preparation and cooking of well-balanced healthy meals whilst ensuring the students’ dietary needs are met. You will be working as a team to maintain a high standard of hygiene and the smooth running of the main kitchen and dining areas including ordering and distribution of stock.
Occupational Therapy Assistant, Doucecroft School - D197

The OT assistant will work under the direction of the Occupational Therapists. As part of the Therapy Team, he/she will build capacity in the team by undertaking specific responsibilities.
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Tendring

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