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| ORGANISATION | Back on Track: Coaching and Mentoring |
| CONTACT | Jullie Falaki |
| ADDRESS | 39 Hawkins Street,, Rodboourne, Swindon, Wiltshire, England SN2 2AQ |
| TELEPHONE | 01793 533370 |
| DESCRIPTION | Work preparation including CV, job search, motivation, coaching provided either on a one to one basis or organised training days. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S18(Job interview skills); S39(Mentoring); |
| AREA COVERED | North Wiltshire |
| ORGANISATION | Burnbake Trust |
| CONTACT | Rita Maple |
| ADDRESS | 29 North Street, Wilton,, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England SP2 0HE |
| TELEPHONE | 01722 743727 |
| DESCRIPTION | Work training/preparation in forestry, carpentry, horticulture. |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); |
| AREA COVERED | Salisbury |
| ORGANISATION | CARE Rowde |
| CONTACT | David Billet |
| ADDRESS | Furlong Close, Marsh Lane, Rowde, Devizes, Wiltshire, England SN10 2TQ |
| TELEPHONE | 01980 725455 |
| DESCRIPTION | Work preparation and supported employment on and off site for adults. Vocational training available. |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S34(Work preparation); |
| AREA COVERED | North and West Wiltshire. Kennet |
| ORGANISATION | Clapham Hobbs Centre |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Swindon, Wiltshire, England SN1 2JH |
| TELEPHONE | |
| DESCRIPTION | Encourages people onto the pathway to work by increasing skills and in some cases, help people towards gaining recognised qualifications. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); S14(Vocational training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Connect |
| CONTACT | Yvonne Fielding |
| ADDRESS | Unit 1B, Enterprise Works, Gypsy Lane, Swindon, Wiltshire, England SN2 6DT |
| TELEPHONE | 0179 342 1978 |
| DESCRIPTION | Improves employment prospects by providing supported training which take individuals along a defined employment pathway. Provides job advice, guidance, pre-vocational/key skills development, training and work experience. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); S13(Pre-vocational training); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S37(Job coaching); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Devizes Activity Centre |
| CONTACT | Wendy Joslin |
| ADDRESS | London Road Youth Centre, Estcourt Crescent,, Devizes, Wiltshire, England SN10 1LR |
| TELEPHONE | 01380 720471 |
| DESCRIPTION | A base from which to enter the world of employment. A link with a caring environment. A buffer in the initial stages of employment continuing support to remain in employment. Enhancing interpersonal skills. Building confidence. Work preparation. |
| SERVICES | S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S10(Interpersonal skills development; social skills); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); |
| AREA COVERED | West Wiltshire. Kennet |
| ORGANISATION | Downton House Day Therapy Team |
| CONTACT | Shirley Sheldon |
| ADDRESS | Old Manor Hospital, Wilton Road,, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England SP1 2QB |
| TELEPHONE | 01722 336262 |
| DESCRIPTION | Work preparation, therapy/employment preparation for people experiencing mental health problems to assist individuals to re-enter employment. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S32(Therapeutic work); |
| AREA COVERED | Wiltshire |
| ORGANISATION | Enterprise Works |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Lydiard Millicent,,, Swindon, Wiltshire, England SN1 2JH |
| TELEPHONE | |
| DESCRIPTION | Offer horticultural training. |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Enterprise Works |
| CONTACT | Dave Rowlands |
| ADDRESS | Swindon Contractors, Unit 1a, Gypsy Lane, Swindon, Wiltshire, England SN2 6DT |
| TELEPHONE | 0179 361 6288 |
| DESCRIPTION | Provides sheltered employment for people with disabilities in their workshop manufacturing fencing panels, sheds and other garden items. Also offer a printing training service. |
| SERVICES | S13(Pre-vocational training); S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Further Education |
| CONTACT | Alun Maddocks |
| ADDRESS | College Road,,, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England BA14 0ES |
| TELEPHONE | 01225 756311 |
| DESCRIPTION | Work preparation and range of training facilities. Range of transition work/skill power courses provision for school leavers with low academic ability. Voluntary and part time work explored as part of course. |
| SERVICES | S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S22(Transitional employment); S31(Voluntary work); S34(Work preparation); |
| AREA COVERED | North and West Wiltshire |
| ORGANISATION | Goldfinger Project |
| CONTACT | Wilma Wyatt |
| ADDRESS | Unit 9, Bridgewater Close, Hawksworth Industrial Estate, Swindon, Wiltshire, England SN2 1DZ |
| TELEPHONE | 0179 343 2793 |
| DESCRIPTION | Vocational courses as well as gaining experience in office skills. Learning skills in packing, shrink-wrapping, collating, mailing etc. Aims to increase self worth and generally improve the quality of life through a supported setting. |
| SERVICES | S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); |
| AREA COVERED | West Wiltshire |
| ORGANISATION | Greenacre Gardens |
| CONTACT | Wayne Smith |
| ADDRESS | Unit 7 Hopton Court Industrial Estate, Hopton Court, London Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, England SN10 2EU |
| TELEPHONE | 01380 729868 |
| DESCRIPTION | Provide City and Guilds horticultural skills tests training to some clients. Provide general training in a variety of horticultural skills, also carpentry, building and DIY skills. |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); |
| AREA COVERED | North and West Wilts |
| ORGANISATION | Hearing and Vision Team |
| CONTACT | Margaret Nightingale |
| ADDRESS | The House, Victoria Road,, Devizes, Wiltshire, England SN10 1EY |
| TELEPHONE | 01380 725201 |
| DESCRIPTION | Supported Employment, Advice and Information for adults with sensory disabilities. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); |
| AREA COVERED | North and West Wiltshire |
| ORGANISATION | Learning Disability Services North and West Wiltshire |
| CONTACT | Gary McBrien |
| ADDRESS | E Wing, County Hall,, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England BA14 0RD |
| TELEPHONE | 01225 713950 |
| DESCRIPTION | Providing social care support to people with various levels of support needs. Educational and training opportunities within day services and supporting people to access further education. |
| SERVICES | S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S13(Pre-vocational training); |
| AREA COVERED | North and West Wiltshire |
| ORGANISATION | Living Options |
| CONTACT | Ian Stirling |
| ADDRESS | Shaftesbury Centre, Percy Street,, Swindon, Wiltshire, England SN2 2AZ |
| TELEPHONE | 01793 514055 |
| DESCRIPTION | Encourages people onto the pathway to work by increasing skills and in some cases, help people towards gaining recognised qualifications. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); S13(Pre-vocational training); S14(Vocational training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Mental Health OT Service |
| CONTACT | Iris Tracey |
| ADDRESS | Green Lane Hospital, Green Lane, Devizes, Wiltshire, England SN10 5XX |
| TELEPHONE | 01380 731200 |
| DESCRIPTION | Work related rehabilitation and skills development. Assessment and advice on access to voluntary employment. Occupational opportunities to develop work-related skills and gain motivation and confidence. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S14(Vocational training); S29(Work rehabilitation); S42(Other); |
| AREA COVERED | North and West Wiltshire |
| ORGANISATION | Mindfully Employed |
| CONTACT | Veronica Hilton |
| ADDRESS | Waggon Yard,, Marlborough, Wiltshire, England SN8 2AJ |
| TELEPHONE | 01672 516393 |
| DESCRIPTION | Work preparation, supported employment and training into employment. Workplace support for people in employment via access to an employment advisor - help with stress in the workplace. Job preparation techniques and sheltered workshop programmes. |
| SERVICES | S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S14(Vocational training); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S18(Job interview skills); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S34(Work preparation); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories); S39(Mentoring); |
| AREA COVERED | Kennet |
| ORGANISATION | Moonraker Workshop |
| CONTACT | Wayne Smith |
| ADDRESS | Unit 7 Hopton Court, Hopton Industrial Estate, London Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, England SN10 2EU |
| TELEPHONE | |
| DESCRIPTION | Provide meaningful work activity (contract packing and assembly) within a supportive therapeutic environment. |
| SERVICES | S32(Therapeutic work); S35(Workshop); |
| AREA COVERED | North and West Wilts |
| ORGANISATION | New College |
| CONTACT | Dave Killinger |
| ADDRESS | Swindon College, Victoria Road,, Swindon, Wiltshire, England SN1 3BH |
| TELEPHONE | 01793 514055 |
| DESCRIPTION | Wide range of courses available to everyone, subject to entry requirements. Able to arrange Personal Care Assistants for physical support needs and/or educational assistants. |
| SERVICES | S13(Pre-vocational training); S14(Vocational training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | New Dimensions |
| CONTACT | Ian Wannacott |
| ADDRESS | Pinehurst People's Centre, Beech Avenue,, Swindon, Wiltshire, England SN2 1JT |
| TELEPHONE | 0179 348 5786 |
| DESCRIPTION | Training, development of self-confidence and help with coping strategies for people with mental health problems contributing to the individual's ability to take up employment opportunities. |
| SERVICES | S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | New Direction |
| CONTACT | Nick Lowe |
| ADDRESS | Redands House, Hungerdown Lane,, Chippenham, Wiltshire, England SN14 0JP |
| TELEPHONE | 01249 443800 |
| DESCRIPTION | Team of staff find work placements with employers, entirely according to employees preferences. |
| SERVICES | S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S20(Work placement); |
| AREA COVERED | Wiltshire |
| ORGANISATION | Palmer Gardens Plant Centre (Trowbridge) |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Islington,,, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England BA14 8QJ |
| TELEPHONE | 01225 768 977 |
| DESCRIPTION | Palmer Gardens runs a successful commercial plant retail centre incorporating training facilities and public gardens. |
| SERVICES | S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S15(Job training); S27(Community enterprise); |
| AREA COVERED | West Wiltshire |
| ORGANISATION | Portway Plants |
| CONTACT | Peter Cotton |
| ADDRESS | The Portway, Old Sarum,, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England SP4 6BY |
| TELEPHONE | 01722 337192 |
| DESCRIPTION | Work experience placement for special school pupils with a horticultural focus. Vocational scheme, training and assessment in horticulture. Work preparation and supported employment. |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S34(Work preparation); |
| AREA COVERED | Salisbury and West Wiltshire |
| ORGANISATION | QEST |
| CONTACT | Brian Harty |
| ADDRESS | 161 Victoria Road,,, Swindon, Wiltshire, England SN1 3BU |
| TELEPHONE | 0179 343 3571 |
| DESCRIPTION | Assistance to individuals who experience mental health difficulties to regain and sustain employment and work-related activities. |
| SERVICES | S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S8(Pre-employment assessment of abilities/personal strengths); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S31(Voluntary work); |
| AREA COVERED | North Wiltshire and Swindon |
| ORGANISATION | Salisbury Industrial Therapy Unit |
| CONTACT | Neil Casey |
| ADDRESS | Ashfield Trading Estate, Ashfield Road,, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England SP2 7HL |
| TELEPHONE | 01722 339944 |
| DESCRIPTION | Provide training in work ethics, e.g. attendance, expectation, punctuality, concentration and application. Supported employment in Salisbury area. |
| SERVICES | S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); |
| AREA COVERED | Salisbury |
| ORGANISATION | Salisbury Outreach Service |
| CONTACT | Bernadette Fitzmaurice |
| ADDRESS | 50 Bedwin Street,,, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England SP1 3UW |
| TELEPHONE | 01722 321593 |
| DESCRIPTION | A generic supported employment service. Place people into real job situations. Also offer an introduction to work schemes by seeking trial or taster sessions at a placement. Provides full monitoring or support to client and host employers. |
| SERVICES | S2(Advice service/help-line for employers); S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S21(Job taster); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S39(Mentoring); |
| AREA COVERED | Salisbury and Kennet District |
| ORGANISATION | Sarum Centre |
| CONTACT | Sue Hiscock |
| ADDRESS | Beehive Corner,,, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England SP1 3AF |
| TELEPHONE | 01722 335234 |
| DESCRIPTION | Service for people with learning difficulties. Work preparation, supported employment and employment training. Support Assistant working with clients in either paid work or voluntary/work experience. Workshop in sheltered environment, full/part time. |
| SERVICES | S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S31(Voluntary work); S34(Work preparation); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories); S37(Job coaching); S39(Mentoring); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | SCAMP |
| CONTACT | June Taylor |
| ADDRESS | Shaftesbury Centre, Percy Street,, Swindon, Wiltshire, England SN2 2AZ |
| TELEPHONE | 0179 351 4055 |
| DESCRIPTION | Supports disabled people to use computers and can lend equipment to service users to learn skills in their own homes. Trained to a level of commercial acceptance to facilitate access to employment. |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Scope |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Swindon, Wiltshire, England SN1 2JH |
| TELEPHONE | 01793 586159 |
| DESCRIPTION | Independent organisation promoting employment for disabled people. Administer and monitor the Employment Service Supported Employment Programme, a programme of training, support and financial incentives to employers who recruit the disabled. |
| SERVICES | S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Shelwork Industries |
| CONTACT | Pat McLarry |
| ADDRESS | Unit 6, Dolphin Estate, Southampton Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England SP1 2NB |
| TELEPHONE | 01722 334673 |
| DESCRIPTION | Factory training in engineering, woodwork, assembly and sheet metal. Multi disability workforce with trained supervision. Employment skills of attendance, time keeping, team working and motivation. External work placements. Vocational training. |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S20(Work placement); S31(Voluntary work); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories); |
| AREA COVERED | Salisbury |
| ORGANISATION | Skill Base |
| CONTACT | Dave Killinger |
| ADDRESS | Swindon College, Victoria Road,, Swindon, Wiltshire, England SN1 3BH |
| TELEPHONE | 01793 498292/231 |
| DESCRIPTION | Courses to prepare people for independent living and work skills. Also arrange work experience and make referrals to other providers of supported employment. |
| SERVICES | S11(Increasing independence/personal effectiveness); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Support for Learning |
| CONTACT | John Michaux |
| ADDRESS | Regent Circus,,, Swindon, Wiltshire, England SN1 1PT |
| TELEPHONE | 01793 4983436 |
| DESCRIPTION | Work preparation and further/higher education in various academic and vocational areas. |
| SERVICES | S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); |
| AREA COVERED | North Wiltshire, Kennet and Swindon |
| ORGANISATION | Supported Employment Marlborough |
| CONTACT | Kim Bowen |
| ADDRESS | Resource Centre, Cherry Orchard, Marlborough, Wiltshire, England SN8 4AR |
| TELEPHONE | 0167 251 2865 |
| DESCRIPTION | A service offering support on the job, guidance and training together with help with transport, money matters and social aspects of work. Job Clubs, tasters, vocational training and Pathway courses funded by ESF. |
| SERVICES | S4(Financial support); S5(Information and advice); S14(Vocational training); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S21(Job taster); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S39(Mentoring); |
| AREA COVERED | Kennet |
| ORGANISATION | Swindon College |
| CONTACT | Dave Killenger |
| ADDRESS | Victoria Road,,, Swindon, Wiltshire, England SN1 3BH |
| TELEPHONE | 0179 349 8292 (or 231) |
| DESCRIPTION | Complete range of educational opportunities accessible by individuals with disabilities/mental health problems. These include art, IT, music and woodwork. |
| SERVICES | S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | T.W.I.G.S. |
| CONTACT | Allan Holland |
| ADDRESS | Moredon Garden Centre, Cheney Manor,, Swindon, Wiltshire, England SN2 2QJ |
| TELEPHONE | 0179 352 3294 |
| DESCRIPTION | Therapeutic gardening work which aims to provide an environment where people with mental health problems can engage in horticulture, carpentry, arts and crafts, helping people to return to work. |
| SERVICES | S27(Community enterprise); S32(Therapeutic work); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Taurus Skills Foundation |
| CONTACT | Sue Morgan |
| ADDRESS | Units 13 and 14, Headlands Trading Estate,, Swindon, Wiltshire, England SN2 4WA |
| TELEPHONE | 0179 352 6733 |
| DESCRIPTION | Provide vocational courses for disadvantaged people wishing to gain a qualification, work experience or open employment. NVQ's in warehousing and manufacturing practices. Assistance with interviewing techniques, CV writing etc. |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S18(Job interview skills); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Trowbridge Lifestyles/Shopmobility |
| CONTACT | Geraldine Bentley |
| ADDRESS | 4a St Georges Works, Silver Street,, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England BA14 8AA |
| TELEPHONE | 01225 775503 |
| DESCRIPTION | Establishes individuals' needs/desires regarding training courses and assists them look for voluntary work/supported employment/training into employment. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); |
| AREA COVERED | West Wiltshire |
| ORGANISATION | Vocational Initiatives Panel (VIP) |
| CONTACT | Neil Casey/Linda Barnes |
| ADDRESS | c/o SITU, Unit 3, Ashfield Road Trading Estate, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England SP3 7HL |
| TELEPHONE | 01722 339944 |
| DESCRIPTION | A multi-agency advisory panel who meet monthly to offer guidance and advice to people who wish to work towards employment, further education or training. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); |
| AREA COVERED | Salisbury |
| ORGANISATION | Wessex Rehab Centre |
| CONTACT | Carol Bexon |
| ADDRESS | Salisbury District Hospital, Odstock Road,, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England SP2 8BJ |
| TELEPHONE | 01722 336262 |
| DESCRIPTION | Work related rehabilitation and work assessment of adults who have experienced serious trauma following disease, illness or accident injuries. Rehabilitation of adults with physical disability to help build up work tolerance and stamina. |
| SERVICES | S8(Pre-employment assessment of abilities/personal strengths); S29(Work rehabilitation); |
| AREA COVERED | Salisbury Health Care Trust |
| ORGANISATION | West Wiltshire Community Care Centre |
| CONTACT | Jayne Norman |
| ADDRESS | United Reform Church, Church Street,, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England BA15 8DY |
| TELEPHONE | 01225 352212 |
| DESCRIPTION | Work preparation and supported employment/work skills development with a view to accessing employment or experiences that include an element of employment. |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S34(Work preparation); |
| AREA COVERED | North and West Wiltshire. Kennet. |
| ORGANISATION | Working for Opportunities |
| CONTACT | John Green |
| ADDRESS | c/o Swindon Contractors, Shaftesbury Centre, Percy Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, England SN2 2AZ |
| TELEPHONE | 0179 351 4055 |
| DESCRIPTION | A means for disabled people to register their interest in work whilst at the same time putting employers in touch with those people whose skills and experience match the job requirements. |
| SERVICES | S17(Job club; job search/finding); |
| AREA COVERED |