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| ORGANISATION | Ability Promotion |
| CONTACT | Mark Ord/Sylvie Anderson |
| ADDRESS | Unit House, Speke Boulevard,, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L24 9HZ |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 486 4933 |
| DESCRIPTION | Training provider which offers a general commitment to young people and disabled adults amongst a broad client group. Offers disabled adults NVQ training in IT and Administration. |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | AbilityNet North West |
| CONTACT | Lyndon Thomas |
| ADDRESS | Glaxo Neurological Centre, Norton Street,, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L3 8LR |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 207 0600 |
| DESCRIPTION | Aim to make the benefits of computers available to disabled children and adults. Experienced staff can access an individual's specific computing requirements, and offer them an opportunity to try out hardware and software alternatives. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Access Employment |
| CONTACT | Dot Ashton |
| ADDRESS | Charnock Road, Aintree,, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L9 6AN |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 524 3606 |
| DESCRIPTION | Supported employment. |
| SERVICES | S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Action for Blind People |
| CONTACT | David Bamber |
| ADDRESS | 25 Lime Street,,, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L1 1JG |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 708 9008 |
| DESCRIPTION | Work and training opportunities for blind people including tasters for clients or placements with local employers. A number of courses can also offer from IT and administration to personal development. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); S10(Interpersonal skills development; social skills); S14(Vocational training); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S21(Job taster); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Alderwood Centre |
| CONTACT | Simon Groves |
| ADDRESS | c/o All Hallows School, Alderwood Avenue, Speke, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L24 2UB |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 486 9115 |
| DESCRIPTION | A small day service based in Speke. The centre is grounded in the belief of the intrinsic value of each individual attending. Runs a resource group which was devised as a result of assessments which indicated hopes for work experience. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Autism Initiatives |
| CONTACT | Stan Rimmer |
| ADDRESS | 28 Sandy Road, Seaforth,, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L21 3TW |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 920 5000 |
| DESCRIPTION | Provide the highest standards of care and empower the individual with Autism to enhance their quality of life and to ensure that, together in partnership with Local Authorities, pioneering works in the areas of Care and Education are undertaken. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); S11(Increasing independence/personal effectiveness); S17(Job club; job search/finding); |
| AREA COVERED | North West |
| ORGANISATION | Autism Initiatives |
| CONTACT | Tony Atley |
| ADDRESS | 7 Chesterfield Road, Crosby,, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L23 9XL |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 330 9500 |
| DESCRIPTION | Aims to meet the needs of people with autism and their families, carers through a comprehensive range of services. It runs a number of training courses some of them accredited and can offer work tasters and placements. On-line journal library. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S21(Job taster); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Barnado's - A Chance to Work |
| CONTACT | Susan Branch |
| ADDRESS | Unit B63 Brunswick Small Bus. Centre, Brunswick Dock,, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L3 4BD |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 709 8368 |
| DESCRIPTION | Youth training for people looking for employment. TSI (training in systematic instruction) for young people. |
| SERVICES | S1(Training/awareness of disability issues); S5(Information and advice); S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S37(Job coaching); |
| AREA COVERED | Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton and the Wirral. |
| ORGANISATION | Belle Vale Café |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Liverpool, Merseyside, England L3 2AW |
| TELEPHONE | |
| DESCRIPTION | A social business directly run by Social Services as an offshoot of a day centre. |
| SERVICES | S25(Social firm; emerging social firm); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Build Up Your Skills (Open Personal Development Course) |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Merseyside, England L69 2DH |
| TELEPHONE | |
| DESCRIPTION | |
| SERVICES | S10(Interpersonal skills development; social skills); S14(Vocational training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Carmel College (6th Form) |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Merseyside, England L69 2DH |
| TELEPHONE | |
| DESCRIPTION | Promotes links with special educational needs schools and mainstream schools to identify pupils with disabilities who could benefit from the courses offered. Highly committed to ensuring all students place a large part in the social life of college. |
| SERVICES | S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | CIC (Bridgework) |
| CONTACT | Paul McMahon |
| ADDRESS | Unit B30a, Brunswick Small Business Centre, Brunswick Business Parks, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L3 4BD |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 708 8631 |
| DESCRIPTION | To train and support individuals with disabilities in obtaining and sustaining employment opportunities. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); S20(Work placement); S21(Job taster); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Creative Forces and Creative Workforce |
| CONTACT | Steve Oman |
| ADDRESS | 0, Montgomery Road Resource Centre, Huyton, Merseyside, England L36 9YU |
| TELEPHONE | 01257 251355 |
| DESCRIPTION | Confidence raising skills and pre vocational training, creating opportunities, awareness raising. |
| SERVICES | S1(Training/awareness of disability issues); S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S13(Pre-vocational training); |
| AREA COVERED | Knowsley |
| ORGANISATION | Creative Workforce |
| CONTACT | Grainne Currie |
| ADDRESS | c/o St Marks Church, Deycroft Avenue, Northwood, Kirkby, Merseyside, England L32 4DF |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 292 4815 |
| DESCRIPTION | Create support opportunities around employment, volunteering + further education, offering individual action plans, advice + guidance. Promotes mental health + trains services users to deliver these sessions. Tackles social exclusion + discrimination. |
| SERVICES | |
| AREA COVERED | Knowsley |
| ORGANISATION | Creative Workforce |
| CONTACT | Grainne Currie |
| ADDRESS | Wynsford, Hall Lane, Huyton, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L36 6AZ |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 431 1456 |
| DESCRIPTION | Offers employment opportunities and training to give people skills to enter the labour market and raise awareness amongst employers. Development workers provide one-to-one support in accessing training. Work tasters also available. |
| SERVICES | S1(Training/awareness of disability issues); S5(Information and advice); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S21(Job taster); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Crown Street Day Centre |
| CONTACT | Gary Allman |
| ADDRESS | Crown Street Day Centre, Crown Street Centre, Crown Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L3 3LZ |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 708 0245 |
| DESCRIPTION | 10 week course (14hrs per week) followed by a supported work placement to enable adults with mental health problems to return to work. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Disability Employment Co-Ordinator |
| CONTACT | Lila Bennett |
| ADDRESS | c/o Youth Offending Team, 10 Derby Street, Prescot, Knowsley, Merseyside, England L34 3LG |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 443 3866 |
| DESCRIPTION | Involved with clients across the range of disabilities. Responsible for developing a strategy for improving access to work for disabled people aiming to develop effective strategic and operational partnerships between Council Departments. |
| SERVICES | |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Disability Employment Network |
| CONTACT | Lawrence Tweedale |
| ADDRESS | University of Liverpool, Victoria Building, Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L69 3GB |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 794 4075 |
| DESCRIPTION | Supplies a practical services delivering vocational training to the disabled and long term unemployed. |
| SERVICES | S1(Training/awareness of disability issues); S5(Information and advice); S20(Work placement); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Disabled Artists into Work |
| CONTACT | Michael Fellowes |
| ADDRESS | CADT Building, 2a Franceys Street, Off Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L3 5QY |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 707 1733 |
| DESCRIPTION | To train disabled and deaf arts practitioners, workshop leaders and arts administrators in essential business skills in order to gain knowledge of establishing their own enterprises in the creative industries sector. |
| SERVICES | S1(Training/awareness of disability issues); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S14(Vocational training); S15(Job training); S30(Self-employment); S37(Job coaching); |
| AREA COVERED | North West |
| ORGANISATION | Dove Designs |
| CONTACT | Dave Nelson |
| ADDRESS | 6 Summers Road, Brunswick Business Park,, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L3 4BL |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 330 4705 |
| DESCRIPTION | To improve the self worth of adults with severe and enduring mental health problems and improve their potential for entering into longer term employment. |
| SERVICES | S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S14(Vocational training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Employment Action for Social Inclusion (EASI) |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Merseyside, England L69 2DH |
| TELEPHONE | |
| DESCRIPTION | Provides individuals with the opportunity to achieve their full potential and build self-worth and dignity. |
| SERVICES | S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); |
| AREA COVERED | Merseyside |
| ORGANISATION | Employment Development Service |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Merseyside, England L69 2DH |
| TELEPHONE | |
| DESCRIPTION | Employment Development Service for people experiencing mental ill health and support to employers. |
| SERVICES | S2(Advice service/help-line for employers); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Employment Forum |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Liverpool, Merseyside, England L69 2DH |
| TELEPHONE | |
| DESCRIPTION | To enable service users to meet up and address issues around accessing training, education and employment. |
| SERVICES | S1(Training/awareness of disability issues); S15(Job training); S31(Voluntary work); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Employment Opportunities |
| CONTACT | Keith Naylor |
| ADDRESS | c/o Quest International, Bromborough Port,, Wirral, Merseyside, England L62 4SU |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 645 2346 |
| DESCRIPTION | Assists those with disabilities into employment by supporting them through recruitment process, interview and in employment. Advice on obtaining aids and equipment is available. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S18(Job interview skills); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Employment Opportunities for people with disabilities |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Liverpool, Merseyside, England CH62 4SU |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 645 2346 |
| DESCRIPTION | Services include Job match, general advice and support to employers in employing people with disabilities and retaining them, major provider to the ES for work preparation and supported employment. Also provide job ready programme. |
| SERVICES | S2(Advice service/help-line for employers); S5(Information and advice); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S18(Job interview skills); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S34(Work preparation); |
| AREA COVERED | Mersey & Deeside |
| ORGANISATION | Greenbank Project |
| CONTACT | Pamela Darnell |
| ADDRESS | Greenbank Lane,,, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L17 1AG |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 733 7255 |
| DESCRIPTION | To enhance employment, education/vocational training, sport, recreational and social opportunities for disabled people. |
| SERVICES | S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S13(Pre-vocational training); S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); |
| AREA COVERED | Merseyside |
| ORGANISATION | Huyton Community Partnerships Narrowboat Project |
| CONTACT | Mick Horseford |
| ADDRESS | 1a Sefton Street, Litherland,, Sefton, Merseyside, England L21 7PD |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 920 4550 |
| DESCRIPTION | Mainly for those with learning difficulties, the project is based on a narrowboat and provides personal and social development opportunities for clients. Also knowledge and experience in environmental issues is gained. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); S10(Interpersonal skills development; social skills); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Ideas in Motion |
| CONTACT | Ray Aird |
| ADDRESS | P O Box 187, 160 Mount Pleasant,, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L69 7BR |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 794 4473 |
| DESCRIPTION | Basic courses in creative arts at the University of Liverpool. The courses benefit disabled people, but the experience of working on the management team provides work experience and skill development for other disabled people. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); S14(Vocational training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Job Club (in partnership with Ravenhead Foyer) |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Merseyside, England L69 2DH |
| TELEPHONE | |
| DESCRIPTION | Job club. |
| SERVICES | S17(Job club; job search/finding); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Knowsley Community College |
| CONTACT | Vera Mason |
| ADDRESS | Rupert Road,,, Roby, Merseyside, England L36 9TD |
| TELEPHONE | |
| DESCRIPTION | Offers a wide variety of courses from beauty therapy and hairdressing to business, accounting, law arts and travel. They range from introductory courses through to degree level. Disabled students entitled to individual learning assessment. |
| SERVICES | S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | L'Arche Step Out Project |
| CONTACT | Jeannette McHuge |
| ADDRESS | The Ark, Lockerby Road,, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L7 0HG |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 260 3080 |
| DESCRIPTION | Offers access to employment for people with learning difficulties beyond those provided in the L'Arche workshop. Information and advice also available. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); S35(Workshop); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | LCC (Social Services) Day Services |
| CONTACT | Syd Potter |
| ADDRESS | Hillsborough Centre, 1 Anfield Road,, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L4 0TD |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 264 0536 |
| DESCRIPTION | Offer opportunities for voluntary work to give people experience. Holt Hall day service runs a small café within the Joseph Williams complex providing work experience and training for 6 people. Also 4 p/t gardening posts are available within Holt Hall. |
| SERVICES | S27(Community enterprise); S31(Voluntary work); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | LCC Impact |
| CONTACT | Tony Draper |
| ADDRESS | Merseyside House, South John Street,, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L1 8BN |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 707 1900 |
| DESCRIPTION | To link adults with the world of work and support them to take up employment opportunities. A range of activities include giving choices, arranging "job tasters" and work experience placements, assisting people to apply for employment. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S20(Work placement); S21(Job taster); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Liverpool Community Care |
| CONTACT | Margaret Cullan |
| ADDRESS | London Road Business Centre, 104-106 London Road,, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L3 5JY |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 475 3203 |
| DESCRIPTION | A support service for people with mental health problems who lead an independent life. Involves training/college courses etc to enhance opportunities. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Mount Street,,, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L1 9HF |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 330 3000 |
| DESCRIPTION | A range of degree and diploma courses within the field of performing arts. Include sound technology, theatre technology and dance. LIPA run a certificate in Higher Education designed specifically for people with disabilities. |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Liverpool Mencap Shopping Scheme |
| CONTACT | Joy Chadwick |
| ADDRESS | Mencap House, Lowerson Road,, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L11 8LW |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 226 6696 |
| DESCRIPTION | Offer training and employment with the aim of accessing open employment or training opportunities wherever possible. Trainees fulfill shopping orders for elderly and housebound people from a base in Tesco supermarket in Belle Vale. |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Liverpool Schizophrenia Assoication |
| CONTACT | Bridget West |
| ADDRESS | Charity Shop/Training Support Centre, 387 Smithdown Road,, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L15 3JJ |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 735 0187 |
| DESCRIPTION | Offers training projects which provide a range of skills with support measures for people who have a mental health problem. Training is in the form of office skills/computer literacy, catering and life skills. |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Liverpool Voluntary Service for the Blind |
| CONTACT | James A Moran |
| ADDRESS | Murial Crooke House, Youens Way,, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L14 2EP |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 221 0888 |
| DESCRIPTION | Mobility training and occupational training in addition to Occupational Therapy and Social Work assessments. LSB offers awareness training and provides volunteering opportunities for clients. |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); S31(Voluntary work); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Local Solutions |
| CONTACT | Mark Rogers |
| ADDRESS | Mount Vernon Green, Hall Lane,, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L7 8TF |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 709 0990 |
| DESCRIPTION | A group based work preparation programme aimed at helping people with a disability to obtain employment, education or training over three weeks, part-time. People gain confidence, motivation and practical skills. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Mencap Homes Foundation |
| CONTACT | Lyn Seery |
| ADDRESS | Mencap House, Lowerson Road,, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L11 8LW |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 256 9055 |
| DESCRIPTION | Offers support to enable people with severe learning disabilities to lead an optimal life. Works to improve potential to access employment. Devise and deliver training packages tailored and customised to the needs of the individual. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); S13(Pre-vocational training); S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | MENOD |
| CONTACT | Paul McMahon |
| ADDRESS | 26 Hope Street,,, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L1 9BX |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 709 2774 |
| DESCRIPTION | Raising awareness of disability issues with employers. Employees are involved in visiting employers, sometimes at the request of the employer, in order to discuss issues around recruitment and retention of disabled employees. |
| SERVICES | S1(Training/awareness of disability issues); S2(Advice service/help-line for employers); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | MERSEY Employment Services |
| CONTACT | Sue Taylor |
| ADDRESS | Wirral Rehab, 56-50 Grange Road West,, Birkenhead, Merseyside, England L41 4DA |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 647 6076 |
| DESCRIPTION | A structured programme and working routine within a supportive environment. "On the Job" work experience in the open labour market. |
| SERVICES | S1(Training/awareness of disability issues); S5(Information and advice); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Network Employment |
| CONTACT | Colin Goodwin |
| ADDRESS | Rathbone Hospital, Mill Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L13 4AW |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 250 3023 |
| DESCRIPTION | Offer whatever support and assistance is needed to help people get into work. Also help people who are at risk of losing their jobs by offering workplace liaison, advice, support and helping employers to retain staff. |
| SERVICES | S1(Training/awareness of disability issues); S5(Information and advice); S19(Employment agency); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S40(Job retention support); |
| AREA COVERED | North Mersey Community NHS Trust |
| ORGANISATION | Network Employment/Work 2000 |
| CONTACT | Colin Goodwin |
| ADDRESS | Rathbone Hospital, Mill Lane,, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L13 4AW |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 250 3027 |
| DESCRIPTION | Offers a supported employment service to people experiencing severe and enduring mental illness. Work is found with employers, based on the need and aspiration of each individual. Jobs are matched closely with the individual. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); S8(Pre-employment assessment of abilities/personal strengths); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | North West Disability Arts Forum (NWDAF) |
| CONTACT | Hilary Pengelly |
| ADDRESS | 2a Franceys Street,,, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L3 5YQ |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 707 1733 |
| DESCRIPTION | Disability arts projects, regularly employs disabled artists and promotes them through its register. Can offer disability equality training and access audits. |
| SERVICES | S1(Training/awareness of disability issues); S5(Information and advice); S15(Job training); S20(Work placement); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Oakfield Day Centre for Adults with Learning Disabilities |
| CONTACT | Veronica Astor |
| ADDRESS | Oakfield Methodist Church, Oakfield Road,, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L4 0UQ |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 263 8644 |
| DESCRIPTION | To provide necessary skills for accessing employment opportunities for people with learning disabilities. |
| SERVICES | S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Oasis |
| CONTACT | Colin Hill |
| ADDRESS | Prescot Community Church, 8-14 Kemble Street, Prescot, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L34 5QS |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 493 0098 |
| DESCRIPTION | A range of services for people within the borough. Provides services for clients with disabilities in their own homes together with a range of training courses and activities at its day centre in Prescot. |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Outset |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Suite 616/619, The Cotton Exchange, Old Hall Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L3 9LQ |
| TELEPHONE | 0870 2000 021 |
| DESCRIPTION | Develops training and employment opportunities for disabled and disadvantaged people. |
| SERVICES | S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Pathways Employment Services |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Liverpool, Merseyside, England L69 2DH |
| TELEPHONE | |
| DESCRIPTION | A partnership set up between Social Services and Mencap to develop supported employment. |
| SERVICES | S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Positive Action Training |
| CONTACT | Judy Cotter |
| ADDRESS | 5th Floor, Kingsway House, Hatton Garden, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L3 2AJ |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 225 3745 |
| DESCRIPTION | An initiative to challenge local unemployment, social exclusion and institutionalised discrimination. Provides a high quality on and off the job customised training in over 45 vocational areas. |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | PSS Enable Support Project |
| CONTACT | Debbie Holland |
| ADDRESS | 18 Seel Street,,, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L1 4BE |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 702 5555 |
| DESCRIPTION | Provides person centred support to adults who have a learning disability. Training is provided in small groups or a one to one basis, according to individual needs. Training may include continuing education and pre-vocational support. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S13(Pre-vocational training); S14(Vocational training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | PSS Speke Garston Options |
| CONTACT | Paul Christian |
| ADDRESS | 115/117 Alderwood Avenue, Speke,, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L24 7RB |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 425 2065 |
| DESCRIPTION | Providing needs-led activities that focus on development knowledge and skills which enable people with severe mental health needs to maintain a meaningful place in the community and provide opportunities to progress on to other initiatives. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); S10(Interpersonal skills development; social skills); S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S13(Pre-vocational training); |
| AREA COVERED | Speke and Garston |
| ORGANISATION | Remploy |
| CONTACT | Brian Dolan |
| ADDRESS | Units 2 and 4 Hickmans Road, West Float Industrial Estate, Off Dock Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, England CH41 1JH |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 639 7827 |
| DESCRIPTION | Products/services include: Textiles. Tasks undertaken are: Light manual of sewing machines. |
| SERVICES | S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories); |
| AREA COVERED | Within transport distance of factory |
| ORGANISATION | Remploy |
| CONTACT | Paul Cotterill |
| ADDRESS | Wareing Road, Aintree Trading Estate,, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L9 7AX |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 5256574 |
| DESCRIPTION | Products/services include: Furniture, engineering. Tasks undertaken are: Packaging/assembly, light manual. |
| SERVICES | S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories); |
| AREA COVERED | Within Aintree. |
| ORGANISATION | Remploy |
| CONTACT | Mark Burgess |
| ADDRESS | Knowsley Road,,, St Helens, Merseyside, England WA10 4PR |
| TELEPHONE | 01744 611101 |
| DESCRIPTION | Products/services include: Contract fillers. Tasks undertaken are: Assembling/packaging. |
| SERVICES | S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories); |
| AREA COVERED | Within St Helens. |
| ORGANISATION | Remploy Interwork |
| CONTACT | Sarah Johnson |
| ADDRESS | Unit 4 Hickmans Road, West Float Industrial Estate,, Birkenhead, Merseyside, England CH41 1JH |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 630 3811 |
| DESCRIPTION | Provides supported employment. Individual profile/development plan identifies skills, aspirations and training needs. May provide or access job coaching, work tasters and training. Regular monitoring. Employer liaison for open employment. |
| SERVICES | S15(Job training); S20(Work placement); S21(Job taster); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S37(Job coaching); |
| AREA COVERED | Liverpool, Wirral, Cheshire. |
| ORGANISATION | Remploy Interwork |
| CONTACT | Lorraine Eastham |
| ADDRESS | Knowsley Road,,, St Helens, Merseyside, England WA10 4PR |
| TELEPHONE | 01744 611101 |
| DESCRIPTION | Provides supported employment. Individual profile/development plan identifies skills, aspirations and training needs. May provide or access job coaching, work tasters and training. Regular monitoring. Employer liaison for open employment. |
| SERVICES | S15(Job training); S20(Work placement); S21(Job taster); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S37(Job coaching); |
| AREA COVERED | South Lancs. And North Manchester |
| ORGANISATION | RNIB Education and Employment Network |
| CONTACT | David Allen |
| ADDRESS | North Region Team (Liverpool), 2nd Floor Crown House, 10-12 James Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L2 7PQ |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 255 0562 |
| DESCRIPTION | Offers student support service, employment support service, job retention/redeployment services, technology service and training services, rehabiliation, training, specialist workplace assessments. |
| SERVICES | S2(Advice service/help-line for employers); S5(Information and advice); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S8(Pre-employment assessment of abilities/personal strengths); S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); S39(Mentoring); S40(Job retention support); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | S.T.A.R. Design (Wirral Social Services) |
| CONTACT | Mrs Beryl Simcoe |
| ADDRESS | Sandford Street, Birkenhead,, Wirral, Merseyside, England L41 1BN |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 666 2961 |
| DESCRIPTION | Activities include: Graphic design service, woodwork/garden centre, printing, print finishing. Services include: Rehabilitation centre/project, sheltered workshop. |
| SERVICES | S29(Work rehabilitation); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Satellite Units - Threads, Sherwood Products, Park Lodge |
| CONTACT | Sue Bayes |
| ADDRESS | 7th Floor, Merton House, Stanley Road, Bootle, Merseyside, England L20 3UU |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 934 3685 |
| DESCRIPTION | To provide realistic work training and therapeutic work experience for adults with learning disabilities. |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); S32(Therapeutic work); |
| AREA COVERED | Sefton MBC |
| ORGANISATION | Shaw Safe |
| CONTACT | Michelle Colleran |
| ADDRESS | Merton House, Stanley Road,, Bootle, Merseyside, England L20 3DL |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 933 3390 |
| DESCRIPTION | Aims to provide an employment advice, support and guidance service. Each participant will have individually tailored action plan which will assist their progression towards paid employment. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); |
| AREA COVERED | Merseyside - Sefton |
| ORGANISATION | Shaw Shield |
| CONTACT | David Hatch |
| ADDRESS | 1st Floor, Century House,, St Helens, Merseyside, England WA10 1QU |
| TELEPHONE | |
| DESCRIPTION | Work related advice support and guidance to disabled and disadvantaged adults to aid progress towards paid work or self employment. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); |
| AREA COVERED | St. Helens, Rinhill, Rainford Billinge etc. |
| ORGANISATION | Sickness Advice & Intervention Project |
| CONTACT | Dr Fiona Ford |
| ADDRESS | Iaso, Department of Primary Care, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L69 3GB |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 794 5597 |
| DESCRIPTION | The Sickness Advice Project is funded by Merseyside HAZ as part of work looking at mental health as a barrier to employment. Aims are: to improve mental health by providing support and access to other resources to facilitate return to work. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); |
| AREA COVERED | Wirral and Bootle |
| ORGANISATION | Sir Robert Jones Industries |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Merseyside, England L69 2DH |
| TELEPHONE | |
| DESCRIPTION | Supported work placements and intermediate labour market initiatives. |
| SERVICES | S33(Intermediate labour market); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Sir SRJ Industries |
| CONTACT | Mrs Buchanan |
| ADDRESS | Unit 5-9 Grain Industrial Estate, Harlow Street,, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L8 4XY |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 709 1354 |
| DESCRIPTION | Products/services include: Distribution, mailing, packing and book binding. Task undertaken are: Light manual. |
| SERVICES | S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories); |
| AREA COVERED | Within Merseyside. |
| ORGANISATION | St Helens College |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Merseyside, England L69 2DH |
| TELEPHONE | |
| DESCRIPTION | A broad range of education and training strategies tailored to meet the needs of individual students and the concept of inclusiveness is embraced. Specialist equipment and technology can be provided for disabled students. |
| SERVICES | S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | St Helens Workspace Administration and Business Skills |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Merseyside, England L69 2DH |
| TELEPHONE | |
| DESCRIPTION | Provides a range of training options including manufacturing processes, cleaning services, office systems and procedures together with IT skills. Personal skills development. Comprehensive employment service - including personal skills development. |
| SERVICES | S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S14(Vocational training); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S20(Work placement); S34(Work preparation); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | St Helens Workspace Equestrian Workshop |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Merseyside, England L69 2DH |
| TELEPHONE | |
| DESCRIPTION | Employment training for people experiencing mental ill health. |
| SERVICES | S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | START |
| CONTACT | Pat Burke |
| ADDRESS | Twig Lane,,, Huyton, Merseyside, England L36 2LF |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 480 6844 |
| DESCRIPTION | Provides training for people with disabilities. In-house training in a number of areas including woodwork, metalwork, kitchen and hygiene skills and office administration. Several contracts in decorating, upholstery and removals also secured. |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Stepping Stones |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | 0,,, Merseyside, England PR8 1DA |
| TELEPHONE | |
| DESCRIPTION | To assist people back into employment |
| SERVICES | |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Supported Employment Programme |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Municipal Buildings, Dale Street,, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L69 2DH |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 233 3000 |
| DESCRIPTION | Supported employment provider. |
| SERVICES | S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Supported Placement Scheme |
| CONTACT | Theresa Lloyd |
| ADDRESS | Ground Floor, Merton House,, Bootle, Merseyside, England L20 3DL |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 933 3390 |
| DESCRIPTION | A Supported Placement Scheme providing financial support for employers recruiting people with disabilities, training and disability awareness. |
| SERVICES | S1(Training/awareness of disability issues); S4(Financial support); S5(Information and advice); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S39(Mentoring); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Targeting Learning Opportunities at Deaf People |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Merseyside, England L69 2DH |
| TELEPHONE | |
| DESCRIPTION | To improve access to learning opportunities for Deaf adults. |
| SERVICES | |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | The Nugent Care Society |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | 150 Brownlow Hill,,, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L3 5RF |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 708 0566 |
| DESCRIPTION | Provide a number of facilities for people with disabilities including Individualised Day Support Projects and a Garden Project. Training is also provided for non-disabled members of the public, a variety of different areas including sign language. |
| SERVICES | S15(Job training); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S20(Work placement); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | The Volunteer Bureau |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Community Services Centre, Lathom Road, Huyton, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L36 9XZ |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 489 1222 |
| DESCRIPTION | Matches clients looking for volunteering opportunities to organisations looking for volunteers across Knowsley. There are outreach bases in Halewood and Kirkby. |
| SERVICES | S31(Voluntary work); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Thingwall Employment Services |
| CONTACT | Helen Benson |
| ADDRESS | Thingwall Administration Centre, Broad Green,, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L14 7NY |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 228 4439 |
| DESCRIPTION | Works mainly with clients with learning difficulties providing one to one support in the area of deciding upon a job notion, applying for jobs and attending interviews through to supporting clients who are actually in employment. |
| SERVICES | S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S18(Job interview skills); S39(Mentoring); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Vocational Support Services |
| CONTACT | Mr Jeff Bailey |
| ADDRESS | Sedburn Road, Southdene, Kirkby, Merseyside, England L32 7BP |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 549 1446 |
| DESCRIPTION | Activities include: Various work placements, office services, woodwork/garden centre, sandwich/catering, SPS - various roles, key skills training. Services include: Supported placement scheme, vocational training, social firm/enterprise, work placement. |
| SERVICES | S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S21(Job taster); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S25(Social firm; emerging social firm); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Wirral Rehab |
| CONTACT | Leon Herwig |
| ADDRESS | 46-48 Grange Road West,,, Birkenhead, Merseyside, England L41 4DA |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 647 6076 |
| DESCRIPTION | Activities incl: various training courses, vocational guidance and counselling, support group, sandwich/catering, shop/retail outlet, various training courses etc. Services include: Vocational training, supported employment, rehab centre, work placement. |
| SERVICES | S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S29(Work rehabilitation); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Working Life Project |
| CONTACT | Brian Simpson |
| ADDRESS | Glaxo Neurological Centre, Norton Street,, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L3 8LR |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 207 1963 |
| DESCRIPTION | Provides support, advice and information to help people diagnosed with a neurological condition to look at their options, particularly in the field of employment. Pre-vocational training offered. Assistance to employers in recruiting disabled people. |
| SERVICES | S1(Training/awareness of disability issues); S2(Advice service/help-line for employers); S5(Information and advice); S13(Pre-vocational training); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S20(Work placement); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Worklink Knowsley |
| CONTACT | Nick Lewis |
| ADDRESS | St John's Community Centre, Manor Farm Road, Huyton, Liverpool, Merseyside, England L36 0UB |
| TELEPHONE | 0151 480 0011 |
| DESCRIPTION | To facilitate re-entry to employment for those with mental health problems. Support Workers offer one-to-one support throughout the process of finding a job or in accessing training courses. A job retention service is available. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S40(Job retention support); |
| AREA COVERED |