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| ORGANISATION | Basic Skills for Adults with Learning Disabilities |
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| ADDRESS | Shropshire, England SY2 6ND |
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| DESCRIPTION | A partnership between the Education Advisory Service, the Literacy Centre and Social Services to provide a learning programme for adults with learning disabilities. |
| SERVICES | S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Employment Link |
| CONTACT | Laura Tullett |
| ADDRESS | Station House, Station Road, Madeley, Shropshire, England TF3 4AZ |
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| DESCRIPTION | Employment Link, the former Enable Project, is for mental health service users and people with learning difficulties, sensory or physical impairments to develop work opportunities. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Enable Project |
| CONTACT | Jonathan Allan |
| ADDRESS | Abbey Forgate, Shiehall,, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England SY2 6ND |
| TELEPHONE | 0174 325 3874 |
| DESCRIPTION | Specialist employment scheme for people with mental health problems. Aims to create a framework for a supported return to work. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); S8(Pre-employment assessment of abilities/personal strengths); S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S31(Voluntary work); S34(Work preparation); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Landau Shropshire Colleges Project |
| CONTACT | Julie Bain |
| ADDRESS | 5 Landau Court, Tan Bank, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, England TF1 1HE |
| TELEPHONE | 01952 245015 |
| DESCRIPTION | Supported employment, work placements, job coaches. |
| SERVICES | S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S37(Job coaching); |
| AREA COVERED | Shropshire CC and Telford. |
| ORGANISATION | Learning Disability Employment Services |
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| ADDRESS | Shropshire, England SY2 6ND |
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| DESCRIPTION | Aim to provide work experience, training and the chance to develop social skills as well as job skills in a supported environment. |
| SERVICES | S10(Interpersonal skills development; social skills); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Outreach Placement Scheme |
| CONTACT | David Caird |
| ADDRESS | Shropshire, England TF3 4LA |
| TELEPHONE | 01952 504800 |
| DESCRIPTION | The opportunity to experience working in an environment of their vocational choice with fellow non-disabled workers, enable a chance to transfer skills gained within a day service and learn new ones. |
| SERVICES | S20(Work placement); S34(Work preparation); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Pathways ESF Objective 3 |
| CONTACT | Robert Cookson |
| ADDRESS | 5 Landau Court, Tan Bank, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, England TF1 1HE |
| TELEPHONE | 01952 245015 |
| DESCRIPTION | Supported employment, work placements, job coaches. |
| SERVICES | S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S37(Job coaching); |
| AREA COVERED | Staffordshire CC. |
| ORGANISATION | Remploy Interwork |
| CONTACT | John Southan |
| ADDRESS | P O Box 83,,, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England SY5 9WL |
| TELEPHONE | 01743 850706 |
| 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 | West Midlands |
| ORGANISATION | Shropshire County Training |
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| ADDRESS | Shropshire, England SY2 6ND |
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| DESCRIPTION | A major provider of work preparation and employment rehabilitation with several centres. Assist with job search, vocational training, sheltered work experience and identifying job placements. |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S29(Work rehabilitation); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Supported Employment Service for People with Disabilities |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | 5 Landau Court, Tan Bank, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, England TF1 1NE |
| TELEPHONE | 0044 9522 45015 |
| DESCRIPTION | Provides a supported employment service for people with varying disabilities and a transition programme for school and college leavers. Secures paid employment, work experience and work tasters for people with disabilities. |
| SERVICES | S8(Pre-employment assessment of abilities/personal strengths); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S21(Job taster); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Telford College of Arts and Technology |
| CONTACT | Nigel Bath |
| ADDRESS | Wellington,,, Telford, Shropshire, England TF1 2NP |
| TELEPHONE | 01952 642213 |
| DESCRIPTION | Learning and skills training programmes are individually devised for people with a wide range of learning difficulties or disabilities. The programme includes life skills, vocational skills and basic skills. |
| SERVICES | S10(Interpersonal skills development; social skills); S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | The Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Fund - Breaking Barriers |
| CONTACT | Sue Murdoch |
| ADDRESS | 5 Landau Court, Tan Bank, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, England TF1 1HE |
| TELEPHONE | 01952 245015 |
| DESCRIPTION | Supported employment, work placements, job coaches. |
| SERVICES | S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S37(Job coaching); |
| AREA COVERED | Shropshire + Staffordshire CC. Telford. |
| ORGANISATION | The Gift House |
| CONTACT | David Caird |
| ADDRESS | Telford, Shropshire, England TF3 4LA |
| TELEPHONE | 01952 588747 |
| DESCRIPTION | Provide training experiences for people in a realistic working environment making craft items. Also to develop skills in the areas of Health and Safety, teamwork, creativity, manner, dress code, communication skills and hygiene. |
| SERVICES | S13(Pre-vocational training); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | The Grange Centre |
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| ADDRESS | Harlescott, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England SY2 6ND |
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| DESCRIPTION | A physical disability day service with severe physical disabilities. Stimulating and supportive environment in which users can develop their interests and skills. Opportunity for work experience. |
| SERVICES | S32(Therapeutic work); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Training for Employment Now (TEN) |
| CONTACT | David Caird |
| ADDRESS | Horsehay, Telford, Shropshire, England TF3 4LE |
| TELEPHONE | 01952 504800 |
| DESCRIPTION | Supported employment opportunities for people with learning disabilities that are within day services. |
| SERVICES | S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S35(Workshop); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Volunteer Plus |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Shropshire, England SY2 6ND |
| TELEPHONE | |
| DESCRIPTION | Gives disabled people experience of volunteering as a step towards attending training or employment opportunities. |
| SERVICES | S31(Voluntary work); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Workstep |
| CONTACT | Margaret Elliott |
| ADDRESS | Telford, Shropshire, England TF3 4LE |
| TELEPHONE | 01749 245398 |
| DESCRIPTION | A work experience scheme, usually for six weeks. To assess a person's suitability as part of the job seeking process. |
| SERVICES | S34(Work preparation); |
| AREA COVERED | Telford and Wrekin area |
| ORGANISATION | Youthstart Project |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | 5 Landau Court, Tan Bark, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, England TF1 1HE |
| TELEPHONE | 0044 952 245015 |
| DESCRIPTION | The aim of the project is to make paid employment in the open job market a real possibility for young people under 20 years old and above school leaving age, who have a learning disability. |
| SERVICES | S34(Work preparation); |
| AREA COVERED |