L'Arche is a network of Communities which supports adults with Learning Disabilities. Our Communities comprise of households in which people with and without Learning Disabilities live alongside one another, sharing the joys and challenges of life, and form unique friendships not often seen in wider society. L'Arche is a committed care provider that seeks to support the physical, medical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of its Service Users.
Often, what we value most from those who work or volunteer with us is simply being present in community with our Core Members (residents with Learning Disabilities). Being part of the L’Arche family involves some hard work and resilience, as well as lots of joy, fun and laughter.
The Community Living and Personal Care that staff and volunteers are involved in looks like:
Community Living: going out for coffee | watching TV | playing games | cooking and baking | walking | eating together | Video calling friends | going shopping | assisting in a L’Arche Workshop | art classes | dance and drama activities | singing songs | household chores | community gatherings and celebrations | holidays | cinema trips | worship services/reflections
Personal Care: morning and bedtime routines | Administering medication | personal hygiene (washing & toileting) | feeding | aiding mobility
