Gabriella Smoczynski Email Address

Hate Crime Project Lead

There are 1.5m people with a learning disability in the UK. Mencap works to support people with a learning disability and their families and carers by fighting to change laws and improve services and access to education, employment and leisure facilities. Mencap supports thousands of people with a learning disability to live their lives the way they want. Mencap are also one of the largest service providers of services, information and advice for people with a learning disability across England, Northern Ireland and Wales.

- A person centred, proactive, organised individual; driven to progress in my career in the care sector. - I have 8 years of experience working with children and adults of all ages in education and care settings from a diverse range of backgrounds. - Confident leader, experienced activity and trip co-ordinators, efficient lone worker. - Highly observant and analytical. - Creative thinker, organised and efficient problem solver and improviser. - Extensive knowledge of learning disabilities, physical disabilities, terminal illness and school curriculum. - Advocate for disabled rights and inclusive, person centred practice.