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ORGANISATION Avonbridge
CONTACT
ADDRESS 0, Station Road, Kingswood, Somerset, England BS15 4PJ
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Avonbridge currently offers supported work and prevocational training in a community industrial setting in Kingswood. More specifically it has work and training opportunities in woodwork, metalwork, printing, picture framing office skills and craft.
SERVICES S13(Pre-vocational training); S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Avonbridge Workshop
CONTACT Mr Alan Toner
ADDRESS Manor Road, Fishponds,, Bristol, Somerset, England BS16 2EJ
TELEPHONE 0117 918 6823
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Various work placements, catering and horticulture training, rehab centre/project. Services include: Vocational guidance and counselling, vocational training, rehabilitation centre/project, sheltered workshop and work placement.
SERVICES S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S29(Work rehabilitation); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Banana Split Café Limited
CONTACT Keith Bates
ADDRESS Snowdon Opportunity Centre, Rear of 11-19 Snowdon Road,, Fishponds, Somerset, England BS1 5TR
TELEPHONE 0117 902 4823
DESCRIPTION Supported Co-op
SERVICES S27(Community enterprise);
AREA COVERED Bristol
 
ORGANISATION Bridgwater College
CONTACT
ADDRESS Somerset, England TA1 4DY
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Work preparation and vocational training for the disabled.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Bristol Workways
CONTACT Brian Allen, B.A.
ADDRESS Unit 4 Hawkfield Close, Hawkfield Business Park, Whitchurch, Bristol, Somerset, England BS14 0BL
TELEPHONE 0117 946 5525
DESCRIPTION Activities include: IT training, horticulture training, catering training, business administration training. Services include: Work placement, vocational training, social firm/social enterprise.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S25(Social firm; emerging social firm);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION City of Bath College
CONTACT Myra Lambert
ADDRESS Avon St,,, Bath, Somerset, England BA1 1UP
TELEPHONE 01225 444213
DESCRIPTION Provision of support to students to pursue a range of educational and training services. Provision of some impairment specific foundation courses. In class support from tutors. Equipment.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S13(Pre-vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Clean Sweep Cooperative Limited
CONTACT Keith Bates
ADDRESS c/o Avon CDA, 86-88 Colston Street,, Bristol, Somerset, England BS1 5BB
TELEPHONE 0117 902 4823
DESCRIPTION A supported cooperative. All decisions, administration and organisation of contracts is done by the members themselves.
SERVICES S25(Social firm; emerging social firm); S26(Co-operative);
AREA COVERED Former Avon area, concentrates on Bristol.
 
ORGANISATION Community Day Services Team
CONTACT Pam Richards
ADDRESS 7 North Parade Buildings,,, Bath, Somerset, England BA1 1NY
TELEPHONE 01225 466808
DESCRIPTION Provide advice and support for service users attending day centres to access wider opportunities in the community. Includes assessment, placement and ongoing support.
SERVICES S8(Pre-employment assessment of abilities/personal strengths); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Connections Day Service, Catering Crew
CONTACT Richard Holland
ADDRESS Frome Road, Writhlington, Radstock, Bath, Somerset, England BA3 3LL
TELEPHONE 01761 433503
DESCRIPTION This is a social enterprise providing catering services for functions. Offers support and work experience in a commercial environment.
SERVICES S25(Social firm; emerging social firm); S39(Mentoring);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Education and Employment Network
CONTACT
ADDRESS Wales and the West Team (Bristol), PO Box 923,, Bristol, Somerset, England BS99 2HT
TELEPHONE 0117 953 8870
DESCRIPTION Offers student support service, employment support service, job retention/redeployment services, technology service and training services.
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 Effective Vocational Rehabilitation
CONTACT Jo Dean
ADDRESS 1 Colston Fort, Montague Place, Kingsdown, Bristol, Somerset, England BS6 5UB
TELEPHONE 0117 924 8824
DESCRIPTION To provide cost-effective vocational rehabilitation service through partnerships with service users, Employment Services, FE Colleges, Voluntary Service Providers and collaboration with Mental Health Occupational Therapists and harnessing local resources
SERVICES S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED Avon and Wiltshire
 
ORGANISATION Elms Farm Horticultural Trust
CONTACT Bill Bartlett
ADDRESS Elm Tree Farm, Park Road, Stapleton, Bristol, Somerset, England BS16 1AA
TELEPHONE 0117 9586 206
DESCRIPTION Offers horticultural work training.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Employment and Training Services
CONTACT
ADDRESS The Greenway Centre, Doncaster Road, Southmead, Bristol, Somerset, England BS10 5PY
TELEPHONE 0117 9593920
DESCRIPTION Helps people attain equal rights in the workplace, learn new skills and help them get a paid job and on the job training.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S15(Job training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Employment Opportunities for people with disabilities
CONTACT
ADDRESS 11 Laura Place,,, Bath, Somerset, England BA2 4BL
TELEPHONE 01225 461005
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
 
ORGANISATION Employment Opportunities for people with disabilities
CONTACT
ADDRESS Bristol, Somerset, England BS8 4UD
TELEPHONE 0117 925 5751
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
 
ORGANISATION Employment Service
CONTACT
ADDRESS Almondsbury RAC,,,, Somerset, England BS35 1HF
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION The aim of our services is to facilitate work opportunities for people with disabilities into mainstream open employment. This may take the form of unpaid work experience, but in most cases we aim to try and secure paid employment.
SERVICES S4(Financial support); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S31(Voluntary work); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Employment, Learning and Skills Service
CONTACT Trish Vallance
ADDRESS 10 Stilhouse Lane, Bedminster,, Bristol, Somerset, England BS3 4EB
TELEPHONE 0117 904 5249
DESCRIPTION If deaf or hard of hearing and having difficulty in finding a job, support into training and job placements as well as employment. Often help with confidence building, CVs and interview technique.
SERVICES S1(Training/awareness of disability issues); S2(Advice service/help-line for employers); S5(Information and advice); S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S18(Job interview skills); S40(Job retention support);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Enterprise Services
CONTACT
ADDRESS The Birches, Greenway Business Centre, Doncaster Road, Southmead, Bristol, Somerset, England BS10 5PY
TELEPHONE 0117 9503 700
DESCRIPTION Provides work experience and training for people with learning disabilities.
SERVICES S15(Job training); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Friend Community Mental Health Resouces Centre
CONTACT Edwin Coutts
ADDRESS 39a Oxford Street,,, Weston Super Mare, Somerset, England BS23 1TN
TELEPHONE 0193 462 2292
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Vocational guidance and counselling, community resource centre. Services include a community resource centre.
SERVICES S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Getting Equal Project
CONTACT Lynne Wilmot
ADDRESS 0, Northload Hill, Glastonbury, Somerset, England BA6 9LH
TELEPHONE 0145 883 2310
DESCRIPTION Office services, café, shop/retail outlet, garden centre/contract/landscape gardening, supported employment/job coaching. Services include: Supported employment, information network.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Greenfields Centre Recycling and Market Gardening
CONTACT
ADDRESS Somerset, England BS35 1HF
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Provides work experience and training for people with learning disabilities.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Grounds and Gardens
CONTACT Nigel Ainscough
ADDRESS Elms Farm, Park Road, Stapleton, Bristol, Somerset, England BS16 1AA
TELEPHONE 0117 9586779
DESCRIPTION Provides work experience and training for people with learning disabilities.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Headway
CONTACT
ADDRESS Somerset, England TA1 4DY
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Advice, guidance, training and support for adults recovering from brain injuries.
SERVICES S1(Training/awareness of disability issues); S5(Information and advice); S6(Counselling); S13(Pre-vocational training); S32(Therapeutic work);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Industrial Therapy Organisation Ltd - Bristol
CONTACT Lisa Allane
ADDRESS Lydstep Terrace, Dean Lane,, Bedminster, Somerset, England BS3 1DR
TELEPHONE 0117 966 8491
DESCRIPTION Products/services include: Packaging/assembly, printing, shrink wrapping, file production, direct mail and mailing fulfillment. Tasks undertaken are: Light manual, assembly, office/clerical, warehouse, quality control and catering.
SERVICES S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Bristol social services.
 
ORGANISATION Jigsaw Catering Cooperative Limited
CONTACT Keith Bates
ADDRESS 86-88 Colston Street,,, Bristol, Somerset, England BS1 5BB
TELEPHONE 0117 902 4823
DESCRIPTION Supported co-op/social firm.
SERVICES S25(Social firm; emerging social firm);
AREA COVERED Bristol
 
ORGANISATION Linear Way Industries
CONTACT
ADDRESS Dartmouth Avenue, Oldfield Park,, Bath, Somerset, England BA2 1AS
TELEPHONE 01225 396848
DESCRIPTION Provides segregated supported employment in a sheltered workshop, activities include packing, printing etc.
SERVICES S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Lufton Manor College
CONTACT Beverly Allen
ADDRESS Lufton,,, Yeovil, Somerset, England BA22 8ST
TELEPHONE 0193 523 124
DESCRIPTION Activities include agriculture training. Personal development, adult life skills and vocational training for all disabled people.
SERVICES S10(Interpersonal skills development; social skills); S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Mendip District Council
CONTACT
ADDRESS Somerset, England TA1 4DY
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Provide support and guidance for disabled people to enable access to employment.
SERVICES S2(Advice service/help-line for employers); S5(Information and advice); S20(Work placement); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Mental Health Team
CONTACT
ADDRESS Sunnyside, Fredrick Avenue, Peasedown St. John, Bath, Somerset, England BA2 8JA
TELEPHONE 01761 433886
DESCRIPTION A vocational advice service. Provides assessment (including self assessment), action planning, help with work preparation and support in work
SERVICES S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S8(Pre-employment assessment of abilities/personal strengths); S39(Mentoring);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION N S Volunteer Agency
CONTACT
ADDRESS Somerset, England BS233 1LH
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION To provide training and employment opportunities in a supportive environment for people who experience mental health problems and/or learning difficulties in order that they may develop the necessary skills and expertise to gain meaningful employment.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Norton - Radstock College
CONTACT Shirley Arayan
ADDRESS South Hill Park, Radstock,, Bath, Somerset, England BA3 3RW
TELEPHONE 01761 433161
DESCRIPTION Provision of support to students to pursue a range of educational and training courses. Provision of an inclusive learning programme with tutor support.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S13(Pre-vocational training); S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Oaklands Horticultural Training Project
CONTACT
ADDRESS Unit 25 Easton Business Centre, Felix Road, Easton, Bristol, Somerset, England BS5 0HE
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Provides vocational training - a range of six nationally accredited land-based qualifications from pre-entry to NVQ level 2, assessment, careers advice, work placements, support, help with moving on.
SERVICES S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Pathway Employment Service
CONTACT Sean O'Brian
ADDRESS Barton Hill Settlement, 43 Ducie Road, Barton Hill, Bristol, Somerset, England BS5 0AX
TELEPHONE 0117 9559219
DESCRIPTION A supported employment agency. Provides a service to help people with learning disabilities secure a full or part time open employment. Supports people when they begin work.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S19(Employment agency); S25(Social firm; emerging social firm); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED Fomer Avon
 
ORGANISATION Pathways to Work
CONTACT
ADDRESS Somerset, England BS35 1HF
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Offer advice and placement work as a delivery partner.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Remploy Interwork
CONTACT Yvonne Bray
ADDRESS Broad Plain,,, Bristol, Somerset, England BS2 0HJ
TELEPHONE 0117 930 4637
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
AREA COVERED Avon and Somerset
 
ORGANISATION Remploy Interwork
CONTACT Diane Jones
ADDRESS P O Box 49,,, Wellington, Somerset, England TA21 8YJ
TELEPHONE 01823 662434
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 Somerset, Devon and Dorset
 
ORGANISATION Remploy Ltd - Bristol
CONTACT Lyndon Biddle
ADDRESS Russ Street, Broad Plain,, Bristol, Somerset, England BS2 0HJ
TELEPHONE 0117 925 7766
DESCRIPTION Products/services include: Packaging/assembling - mainly electronics, PCBs, cable work. Tasks undertaken are: Clerical office, light manual, assembly, stores.
SERVICES S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Within Bristol and 20 mile radius.
 
ORGANISATION Scope Employment Service
CONTACT Edward Watson
ADDRESS Olympus House, Britannia Road,, Patchway, Somerset, England BS34 5TA
TELEPHONE 0117 906 6305
DESCRIPTION Provides supported employment and work preparation for disabled people.
SERVICES S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED North Wiltshire and Swindon
 
ORGANISATION Shaw Trust
CONTACT
ADDRESS Somerset, England TA1 4DY
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Sheltered Employment Scheme for disabled people.
SERVICES S17(Job club; job search/finding); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Somerset Careers
CONTACT
ADDRESS Somerset, England TA1 4DY
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Employment support to all disabled persons under retirement age.
SERVICES S1(Training/awareness of disability issues); S5(Information and advice); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Somerset County Enterprises
CONTACT Robert Liddle
ADDRESS Northgate,,, Bridgewater, Somerset, England TA6 3EU
TELEPHONE 01278 445446
DESCRIPTION Products/services include: Sales special aids, engineering, horticulture, packaging/assembling, printing, wheelchair maintenance, stairlift installations and admin work. Task undertaken are: Clerical/office, light manual and assembly.
SERVICES S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S29(Work rehabilitation); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Within Somerset.
 
ORGANISATION Somerset Partnership NHS and Social Care Trust
CONTACT
ADDRESS Somerset, England TA1 4DY
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Employment Bureau, special projects, advice, guidance and support for the mentally ill.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S6(Counselling); S19(Employment agency); S20(Work placement); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Somerset Training and Enterprise College
CONTACT
ADDRESS Somerset, England TA1 4DY
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Training in many vocational areas. Work preparation programme. Career Guidance for all disabled people.
SERVICES S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S14(Vocational training); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Splinters Workshop
CONTACT
ADDRESS Somerset, England BS35 1HF
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Provides work experience and training for people with learning disabilities.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S15(Job training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Strode College
CONTACT
ADDRESS Somerset, England TA1 4DY
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION A variety of college courses providing vocational and work experience for the disabled.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Supported Employment
CONTACT
ADDRESS Somerset, England BS35 1HF
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Provides employment and training for people with learning disabilities.
SERVICES S15(Job training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Supported Employment Service
CONTACT Pam Richards
ADDRESS 7 North Parade Buildings,,, Bath, Somerset, England BA1 1NY
TELEPHONE 01225 466808
DESCRIPTION Aims to place and support disabled people in non-segregated employment.
SERVICES S8(Pre-employment assessment of abilities/personal strengths); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S39(Mentoring);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION The Home Farm Trust
CONTACT Mike Bendell
ADDRESS Merchant House North, Wapping Road,, Bristol, Somerset, England BS1 4RW
TELEPHONE 0117 927 3746
DESCRIPTION Activities/services include: Supported employment/job coaching.
SERVICES S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION The Mencap Pathways Employment Service
CONTACT
ADDRESS Bristol, Somerset, England BS1 5TR
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION A specialist employment agency which enables people with disabilities to gain and retain paid employment. It mainly supports people with learning difficulties but the project is non-impairment specific and accepts referrals from people with any impairmen
SERVICES S15(Job training); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S18(Job interview skills); S19(Employment agency);
AREA COVERED Bristol area
 
ORGANISATION The Prince's Trust
CONTACT
ADDRESS Somerset, England TA1 4DY
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Helps people aged 18-30 who are unemployed start their own business. Also available for people with disabilities who are over 30, in a pilot scheme. Can provide loans and in some cases bursaries and the help of an experienced business mentor.
SERVICES S4(Financial support); S5(Information and advice); S30(Self-employment); S39(Mentoring);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION United Garden Services
CONTACT Keith Bates
ADDRESS c/o Avon CDA, 86-88 Colston Street,, Bristol, Somerset, England BS1 5BB
TELEPHONE 0117 902 4823
DESCRIPTION Supported co-op.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S27(Community enterprise);
AREA COVERED Bristol
 
ORGANISATION Unity Ceramics
CONTACT Denise Gallop
ADDRESS The Birches, Greenway Business Centre, Doncaster Road,Southmead, Southmead, Somerset, England BS10 5PY
TELEPHONE 0117 9593716
DESCRIPTION Provides work experience and training for people with learning disabilities.
SERVICES S15(Job training); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION WECIL (West of England Centre for Integrated Living)
CONTACT David Crookes
ADDRESS Leinster Avenue, Knowle,, Bristol, Somerset, England BS4 1AR
TELEPHONE 0117 983 9839
DESCRIPTION Supported employment, information network, adult training centre, funding/training consultancy, support group, vocational guidance and counselling, vocational training, supported and work placement
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Working Well Job Shop
CONTACT Judy Ernest
ADDRESS 3 Petherton Road, Whitchurch,, Bristol, Somerset, England BS14 9BP
TELEPHONE 01275 540150
DESCRIPTION Job Shop - to provide practical help to find employment. Provision of confidence building, C.V writing, interview skills, advice
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S18(Job interview skills);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Yeovil College
CONTACT
ADDRESS Yeovil, Somerset, England BA20 2HT
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Vocational courses and work experiences for adults with learning disabilities.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED