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Department of Work and Pensions Employment Project Directory
Projects in London
which accept people with either Mental Health or learning disability (they may not exclude other people)
 
ORGANISATION Action into Work
CONTACT Tony Giller
ADDRESS Central Office, 14-16 Verney Road,,, London, England SE16 3DZ
TELEPHONE 0207 635 4800
DESCRIPTION Action has schemes which through direct employment and/or training in employability skills and capacity building and support links with employers aim to secure and retain employment for visually impaired people and people with other disabilities.
SERVICES S1(Training/awareness of disability issues); S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED Various
 
ORGANISATION Acton Café Social Firm
CONTACT
ADDRESS London, England W5 2BY
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION A café acting as a social firm.
SERVICES S25(Social firm; emerging social firm);
AREA COVERED Acton
 
ORGANISATION Afro-Caribbean Resource Centre (Harlesden)
CONTACT
ADDRESS London, England HA9 9AD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Drop-in. Informal counselling. Advocacy and support. Vocational training with input from College pf North West London and BACES (Brent Adult and Community Education Service)
SERVICES S4(Financial support); S6(Counselling); S14(Vocational training); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED Harlesden
 
ORGANISATION Albert Road Day Centre
CONTACT
ADDRESS Brent, London, England HA9 9HD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Albert Road caters for people with more severe disabilities. It has a small garden project and is developing a sensory garden (input from E . Berkshire College).
SERVICES S4(Financial support); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Asian People with Disabilities Alliance
CONTACT Mr Michael Jeewa
ADDRESS The Refectory, Central Middlesex Hospital,, Acton Lane, London, England NW10 7NS
TELEPHONE 0208 961 6773
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Supported employment/job coaching, employer, information network, community resource centre, rehab centre/project, work placement. Services include: Supported employment, employer, support group, work placement, info. network etc.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Barnet QEST
CONTACT Samantha Clogg/Janette Cumlin
ADDRESS 11 Watford Way,,, Hendon, London, England NW4 3JL
TELEPHONE 0208 203 6135
DESCRIPTION Activities incl: Various work placements, work preparation training, vocational guidance and counselling, supported employment/job coaching. Services include: Vocational guidance and counselling, vocational training, work placement, supported employment
SERVICES S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Battersea SEC
CONTACT
ADDRESS Wandsworth, London, England SW18 2PU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Day services for people with learning disabilities. Offers: Education, Training to work, Supported employment.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Beacon Services, South London and Maudsley NHS Trust
CONTACT
ADDRESS Lambeth, London, England SW2 1RW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Supporting mental health service users to access employment opportunities. Beacon Services recognise the key role of work in effecting rehabilitation and reducing relapse for mental health service users. Have accordingly developed a number of schemes.
SERVICES S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Bede Café Training Project
CONTACT Verity Mihai
ADDRESS Abbeyfield Road,,,, London, England SE16 2JW
TELEPHONE 0207 630 1288
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Catering training. Services include: Vocational training.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED L.B. Southwark
 
ORGANISATION Bexley Twofold
CONTACT
ADDRESS Bexley, London, England DA6 7LB
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Prepares adults with a moderate to severe learning disability for mainstream employment, places them into work and provides long term support throughout their employment. Deals with benefit enquiries, transport problems etc.
SERVICES S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION BHB Work Skills
CONTACT
ADDRESS London, England EC2P 2EJ
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION To offer ongoing support to people with severe and enduring mental illness through work related activities until they are ready to move onto some form of employment or vocation. Services include The Millennium, Enterprise Unit and Wellgate Farm.
SERVICES S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Birthday Bakers and Caterers
CONTACT Andrew Hudson
ADDRESS 217 Harrow Road,,,, London, England W2 5XQ
TELEPHONE 0207 286 5253
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Sandwich/catering. Services include: Rehabilitation centre/project.
SERVICES S29(Work rehabilitation); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Blackfriars Settlement Work Centre
CONTACT Grace Semakula
ADDRESS 44 Nelson Square,,,, London, England SE1 0RB
TELEPHONE 020 7928 9521
DESCRIPTION Products/service include: Handicrafts, packaging/assembly, screen printing, wood products, computers, administrative work. Tasks are clerical/office and light manual.
SERVICES S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Primarily Lambeth and Southwark + London Boroughs
 
ORGANISATION Blakes and Link Employment.
CONTACT Mark Neville
ADDRESS 677a Fulham Road,,,, London, England SW6 5PZ
TELEPHONE 020 7371 7338
DESCRIPTION Blakes & Link Employment's remit is to find paid (as opposed to 'sheltered') employment, voluntary work; work experience and training for disadvantaged people.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S28(Open, paid employment); S31(Voluntary work);
AREA COVERED Primarily residents of Hammersmith and Fulham.
 
ORGANISATION Breakin' Ground
CONTACT
ADDRESS 200 Chargeable Lane,,, Plaistow, London, England E13 8DW
TELEPHONE 020 7476 8066
DESCRIPTION Offers accredited training in horticultural skills within commercial environments and contract gardening services for local communities. The team currently holds commercial contracts with housing associations, health trusts, offices and local residents.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED London Borough of Newham
 
ORGANISATION BreakinGround
CONTACT
ADDRESS Newham, London, England E6 2RP
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Nationally recognised vocational qualification training in horticulture. Pre-work training and skills Gardening and grounds maintenance work experience, Travel training and travel allowance, Support to access employment and training.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Brember Centre & Vaughan Centre
CONTACT
ADDRESS Harrow, Middlesex, London, England HA1 2UJ
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Offers vocational support to learning disabled users. The Brember Centre is divided into 5 operating units, 2 of which provides vocational support to learning disabled users.The Vaughan Centre offers: Numeracy/Money, Information Technology, Literacy
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Brent MencapEmployment Services
CONTACT
ADDRESS Brent, London, England HA9 9HD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Assessment. Interview skills and cv's. Job searching (paid employment, work experience, voluntary work). Liaising with employers. Job coaching. Follow-up support. Travel training. Benefits advice.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S8(Pre-employment assessment of abilities/personal strengths); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S18(Job interview skills); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Brent QEST
CONTACT Jan Lemmon
ADDRESS 449 Willesden High Road,,, Brent, London, England NW10 2JJ
TELEPHONE 020 8459 9020
DESCRIPTION Aims to provide advice, support and assistance in helping people with mental health problems back into work training or education.
SERVICES S2(Advice service/help-line for employers); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S34(Work preparation); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED Brent
 
ORGANISATION Brent User Group (BUG)
CONTACT
ADDRESS Brent, London, England HA9 9HD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION User led group campaigning for the rights of people with mental health problems. Information, advocacy and support. In-house training courses. Opportunities for volunteering in organisation.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S31(Voluntary work);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Burntwood SEC
CONTACT
ADDRESS Wandsworth, London, England SW18 2PU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Offer people with disabilities the opportunity to experience work, develop skills, confidence, greater independence and ultimately enter the work place.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Cabot
CONTACT Norman Duncan
ADDRESS 41 Battle Bridge Road,,, Kings Cross, London, England NW1 2TJ
TELEPHONE 0207 833 0570
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Various training courses, rehab centre/project, vocational guidance and counselling, training for trainers. Services include: Adult training centre, vocational guidance and counselling, rehab centre/project, vocational training.
SERVICES S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S13(Pre-vocational training); S14(Vocational training); S29(Work rehabilitation); S42(Other);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Camberwell Rehabilitation Association Ltd
CONTACT Judith Masters
ADDRESS 15A Oglander Road,,, Peckham, London, England SE15 4EQ
TELEPHONE 020 7635 8201
DESCRIPTION Products/Services: Engineering; electronics. Tasks undertaken: Assembly, machine operating, machine soldering, light engineering.
SERVICES S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED London boroughs.
 
ORGANISATION Camden Society
CONTACT
ADDRESS Wandsworth, London, England SW18 2PU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Train people with learning disabilities in all aspects of catering and supporting people into employment.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Camden Society - Access to Employment Agency
CONTACT
ADDRESS Greenwich, London, England SE18 6PW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Provides employment preparation, placement and support. Has applied for preferred provider status for New Deal for 25+ and for Employment Preparation contract with DfEE.
SERVICES S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION CfBT
CONTACT
ADDRESS Richmond, London, England TW1 3AA
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Advice and guidance, on further and higher education, employment and training. Specialist careers advisors provide support to parents of young people with disabilities, including guidance on suitable training options and applications for further educatio
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION CHANGE
CONTACT Viv Fox
ADDRESS 1st Floor, 69-85 Old Street,,, London, England EC1V 9HY
TELEPHONE 020 7490 2668
DESCRIPTION Communication facilities for individuals with sensory and learning disability issues.
SERVICES S42(Other);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Choices 4 All
CONTACT
ADDRESS Harrow, London, England HA1 2UJ
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Pre-vocational training, travel training, training in team working, work ethic etc. Work experience.
SERVICES S13(Pre-vocational training); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION City and Docklands Gardening
CONTACT Andrew Edwards
ADDRESS 1a Trowbridge Road, Hackney Wick,,, London, England E9 5LG
TELEPHONE 020 89868008
DESCRIPTION This project aims to provide employment for people from excluded groups such as people with learning difficulties and people with mental health issues. City and Docklands offers training in horticultural skills within commercial environments.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S25(Social firm; emerging social firm);
AREA COVERED Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Newham and surrounds.
 
ORGANISATION Cityfix (CX) and the Cleaning Hit Squad (CHS).
CONTACT Lee Smith
ADDRESS 153 Hammersmith Road,,,, London, England W12 0QL
TELEPHONE 020 8741 0661
DESCRIPTION Create voluntary work and training opportunities for people unemployed due to mental ill health at a reduced rate for local vulnerable people. Projects are increasingly working together.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S31(Voluntary work);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Clamphill Project
CONTACT
ADDRESS Harrow, Middlesex, London, England HA1 2UJ
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Training for horticulture employment. Supported placement service for people who have any form of disability. People try different types of jobs, before going into open employment. On-going support is provided for clients & companies.
SERVICES S4(Financial support); S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Clear-a head
CONTACT
ADDRESS Havering, London, England RM1 3BD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Wide range of job preparation courses including accredited training/work experience
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION CMSS Skills Development Centre & CHASE
CONTACT
ADDRESS Harrow, Middlesex, London, England HA1 2UJ
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Skills development, education and training. On-the job training by Jobcoach (CHASE). Work Experience Placements (CHASE). Assistance with job applications and finding jobs (CHASE). Post-placement support to employees (CHASE)
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION College of North West London
CONTACT
ADDRESS Brent, London, England HA9 9HD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION 24 learning support assistants and communication support workers for people with hearing impairments. Foundation course - key skills and vocational course, including work experience. Many other courses.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION College Support Network
CONTACT
ADDRESS Wandsworth, London, England SW18 2PU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Supports Rehabilitation and Continuing Care clients who are the most seriously disabled by their mental health problems to access courses in local colleges. Advice, education and support.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Community College Support Centre
CONTACT Mike Spence
ADDRESS Havering, London, England RM1 3BD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Part time vocational courses
SERVICES S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Community Education Lewisham
CONTACT
ADDRESS Lewisham, London, England SE6 4RU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Has three Disability Co-ordinators for Physical / sensory, learning disabilities and mental health issues and provides discreet courses that are aimed at disabled students and those with mental health problems.
SERVICES S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Computer Centre for People with Disabilities
CONTACT David Laycock MBE
ADDRESS University of Westminster, 73 Great Portland Street,,, London, England W1N 5AL
TELEPHONE 020 7911 5000
DESCRIPTION Training and job ready skills for unemployed disabled people. Supported employment.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Day Options Development
CONTACT Veronica Demes
ADDRESS Stonebridge Day Centre, Twybridge Way,,, London, England NW1 0ST
TELEPHONE 020 8838 4130
DESCRIPTION Products/services include: Aids for disabled people, ceramics, furniture, horticulture, handicrafts. Tasks are clerical/office and light manual.
SERVICES S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Within own town.
 
ORGANISATION Day Services and Employment Co-ordinator
CONTACT
ADDRESS Bexley, London, England DA6 7LB
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Assessment; advice, career, education and training planning; financial and practical support; work experience and paid employment opportunities.
SERVICES S4(Financial support); S5(Information and advice); S8(Pre-employment assessment of abilities/personal strengths); S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Developing volunteering opportunities for people with learning disabilities
CONTACT
ADDRESS Westminster Volunteer Bureau, 8 Spring Street,,, London, England W2 3RA
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Confidence building. Support in volunteering and placements. Support when applying/ attending interview for voluntary work/ placements; and in following weeks/ months. Job support (by volunteers); job coach.
SERVICES S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Disability Training in Ealing Project
CONTACT
ADDRESS Ealing, London, England W5 2BY
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Project offering training for disabled people.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Dorton Training
CONTACT
ADDRESS Brent, London, England HA9 9HD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Work preparation training. Engineering training (for those at RLSB). NVQs 1 and 2 in IT and Administration
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Ealing Employment Support
CONTACT Roy Dove
ADDRESS 3 Roslin Road,,, Acton, London, England W3 8DH
TELEPHONE 0208 993 1543
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Business administration training, metalwork, horticulture training, sandwich/catering, office services, supported employment/job coaching, horticulture training, catering training. Services include: Sheltered workshop, work placement
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION EDAS Employment
CONTACT Penelope Ledger
ADDRESS c/o Blue River, 1 Barry Parade,, Peckham Rye, London, England SE22 0JA
TELEPHONE 020 8693 5947
DESCRIPTION Runs a craft business which provides paid employment. Provides a service to outside businesses such as gardening, document shredding.
SERVICES S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S27(Community enterprise); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED Southwark
 
ORGANISATION Education
CONTACT Geraldine Bishop
ADDRESS Hillingdon, London, England UB8 1UW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Hillingdon independent living programme for learning disabilities, vocational and non-vocational courses, Hillingdon B.I.G. service for developing computer, office independent skills for younger physically disabled and sensory disabled.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Ellingham Employment Services
CONTACT Mr Chris Bailey
ADDRESS Unit 5, Alpha Business Centre, 60 South Grove, Walthamstow, London, England E17 7NX
TELEPHONE 020 8519 5234
DESCRIPTION Products/services include: Packaging/assembling, IT self development, work experience, job coaching, supported employment etc. Tasks include: Light manual, assembly, work programmes, supported placement scheme, access to work.
SERVICES S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED East and North London, districts and boroughs.
 
ORGANISATION Ellingham Employment Services Ltd. (Head Office)
CONTACT
ADDRESS 5-11 Ellingham Rd,,, Leytonstone, London, England E15 2AU
TELEPHONE 020 8519 5234
DESCRIPTION Seven people with learning difficulties from Newham are funded by Social Services to attend a sheltered workshop employment project based in Waltham Forest.
SERVICES S4(Financial support); S34(Work preparation); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Employment Development Unit
CONTACT
ADDRESS Harrow, Middlesex, London, England HA1 2UJ
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Work-based training and learning for adults. Scheme aims to give training and work experience over a maximum period of 52 weeks. Trainee receives their usual benefits plus Ł10 and some assistance with fares.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Employment Project
CONTACT Evadne Headley
ADDRESS Station House, 73c Stapleton Hall Road,,, London, England N4 3QF
TELEPHONE 0208 340 2474
DESCRIPTION Aims to reintegrate clients back into mainstream employment, identify suitable work and volunteer placements, good practice in the workplace.
SERVICES S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S31(Voluntary work); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED Haringey
 
ORGANISATION Employment Project
CONTACT
ADDRESS Redbridge, London, England IG1 1DD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Provides job profiling to identify the individual needs of people with a learning disability, job coaching and support through a job club and the Cherry Tree Café catering service.
SERVICES S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S27(Community enterprise); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION ESF Pathways To Work & Inclusion
CONTACT Charlotte Meyer
ADDRESS Lambeth Pathway, 5 The Pavement,, Clapham Common, London, England SW4 0HY
TELEPHONE 020 7498 2883
DESCRIPTION Aims to work with people with learning difficulties to find work experience, paid work, voluntary work, training, work preparation, college courses and confidence building as well as community access/inclusion.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S31(Voluntary work); S34(Work preparation); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED Lambeth, Kingston, Harrow, Bromley, Haringey etc.
 
ORGANISATION Essex Mental Health Project
CONTACT
ADDRESS St. Peter's Centre, Reardon Street,,, London, England E1W 2QH
TELEPHONE 01255 474707
DESCRIPTION A work and rehabilitation project providing opportunities for people suffering from severe mental health illness and who are ready to return to work. The aim of this project is to move people towards open employment and is individually tailored to users
SERVICES S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED North East Essex
 
ORGANISATION F.A.I.T.H Plant Centre
CONTACT Carol Wright
ADDRESS Wolves Lane,,, Wood Green, London, England N22 8LE
TELEPHONE 0208 888 5306
DESCRIPTION The plant centre was created through the partnership between The John Groom’s Association for people with disabilities and Haringey Council.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S27(Community enterprise);
AREA COVERED London Borough of Haringey
 
ORGANISATION Family Welfare Association
CONTACT
ADDRESS Wandsworth, London, England SW18 2PU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Enable and encourage people who are able and interested to enter work and to provide services which will achieve this aim.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Fast Track
CONTACT Wendy Le Messurier
ADDRESS 6 Market Road,,, Islington, London, England N7 9PW
TELEPHONE 020 7619 7299
DESCRIPTION Products/services and tasks vary with client's abilities. Provides one year employment with SCOPE including two secondments to partner organisations. Employment is salaried.
SERVICES S28(Open, paid employment);
AREA COVERED Within the UK.
 
ORGANISATION First Line Supported Employment Service
CONTACT
ADDRESS Newham, London, England E6 2RP
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Support to access paid work, One to one job support, Work placements, Work tasters, Work preparation - group and individual support, CV and interview skills, Support and advice to employers.
SERVICES S2(Advice service/help-line for employers); S18(Job interview skills); S20(Work placement); S21(Job taster); S34(Work preparation); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Flexicare, Westminster Association for Mental Health
CONTACT
ADDRESS 526 Harrow Road,,,, London, England W9 3QF
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Can help clients access appropriate classes, as well as providing informal teaching. Can escort clients to, encourage and empower them to attend, work projects (e.g. BB, PP)
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION From Dependency 2 Work (D2W)
CONTACT
ADDRESS Lambeth, London, England SW2 1RW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION The scheme will work mainly with young people and young adults (aged 14-25) who have offended and entered the criminal justice system. Facilitates access to employment, training and education opportunities.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION FST - Berkshire
CONTACT
ADDRESS 32-34 Hare Street,,, Woolwich, London, England SE18 6LZ
TELEPHONE 020 8855 7386
DESCRIPTION Projects for people disadvantaged by severe and enduring mental health problems, learning disabilities and drug and alcohol misuse recovery problems who have been denied access to work.
SERVICES S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION FST - Bexley
CONTACT Dave Lewis
ADDRESS Erith,, Bexley, London, England SE18 6LZ
TELEPHONE 01322 339988
DESCRIPTION Provides work experience and other opportunities for people with learning disabilities or challenging behaviour.
SERVICES S20(Work placement); S42(Other);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION FST Employment Agency
CONTACT Antoni
ADDRESS 32-34 Hare Street,,, Woolwich, London, England SE18 6LZ
TELEPHONE 0181 855 1783
DESCRIPTION Assists people who have been unemployed through illness to achieve their goal of permanent employment.
SERVICES S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Gates
CONTACT
ADDRESS Lewisham, London, England SE6 4RU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Offers a work preparation course, IT skills Training, career & educational guidance, a voluntary work placement programme & basic education classes for people with mental health problems.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION General Welfare Of The Blind - GWB Products
CONTACT Mr W McCream
ADDRESS 37-55 Ashburton Grove,,,, London, England N7 7DW
TELEPHONE 020 7609 0206
DESCRIPTION Products/services include: Packaging and assembly. Tasks are: Clerical/office, light manual and assembly. Produce toiletry and household products. And a small factory in London makes beds and divans.
SERVICES S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Nationwide-referred throughout different boroughs.
 
ORGANISATION Green Pepper café
CONTACT Jane Doherty
ADDRESS 118 Philip Lane,,, Tottenham, London, England N15 4JL
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Green Pepper café has been operating for 3 ˝ years. The aim is to use the café as a transition from day services to employment. The objective is to train users in catering skills, how to deal with the public and work in a shop environment.
SERVICES
AREA COVERED London Borough of Haringey
 
ORGANISATION Hackney Recruitment Partnership
CONTACT
ADDRESS London Borough of Hackney, Adult Community Services, Unit D2, 3 Bradbury Street,, London, England N16 8JN
TELEPHONE 020 7241 5588
DESCRIPTION Offers supported employment for people with learning difficulties.
SERVICES S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Hammersmith and Fulham Action for Disability
CONTACT Caroline Denley
ADDRESS Beaufort House, 49 Lillie Road,,, London, England SW6 1UD
TELEPHONE 0207 386 0565
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Supported employment/job coaching, community resource centre. Services include: Work placement, community resource centre, vocational guidance and counselling, information network.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Harrington Scheme
CONTACT Michelle Basant
ADDRESS 55A Cholmeley Park,,, Highgate, London, England N6 5EH
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Harrington Scheme’s mission statement is to provide young people who have special needs with life experience and vocational training that will enable them to lead full lives and to participate in and contribute to the community and economy.
SERVICES S10(Interpersonal skills development; social skills); S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Harrow College
CONTACT
ADDRESS Harrow, Middlesex, London, England HA1 2UJ
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Various courses for disabled adults e.g. Access Course on Nursing and Health Careers, Teaching, I.T., Law, Business etc.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Havering College Further Education courses
CONTACT Jo Rigby
ADDRESS Havering, London, England RM1 3BD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Wide range of full time post school education and training, most of which are ASDAN accredited. All have a vocational focus. Support provided by the Student Support unit. People with any level of needs can be supported
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Head to Head
CONTACT
ADDRESS Brent, London, England HA9 9HD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Training in basic skills
SERVICES S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Health Care Assistants (Case Management Team)
CONTACT Mr Godfried Attaflia
ADDRESS 55-57 Lenin Road,,, Streatham, London, England SW16 6JZ
TELEPHONE 020 8243 2600
DESCRIPTION Aims to offer opportunity for individuals who have had personal experience of mental health problems to work with clients who have severe and enduring mental health problems to improve employment, social functioning and offer practical support.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S6(Counselling); S10(Interpersonal skills development; social skills); S11(Increasing independence/personal effectiveness);
AREA COVERED Lambeth
 
ORGANISATION Heritage Care
CONTACT
ADDRESS Newham, London, England E6 2RP
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION One to one job support, Cleaning and grounds maintenance employment opportunities, Travel training and travel allowance, Gardening and grounds maintenance training.
SERVICES S15(Job training); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Hill House SEC
CONTACT
ADDRESS Wandsworth, London, England SW18 2PU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Offer people with disabilities the opportunity to experience work, develop skills, confidence, greater independence and ultimately enter the work place.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Hillingdon Hospital
CONTACT Joan Veysey
ADDRESS Hillingdon, London, England UB8 1UW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Work skills assessment, referrals onto specialist agencies, liaison with employers, cognitive and perceptual abilities development rehabilitation programmes, back pain rehabilitation, assessment of needs including mobility, equipment.
SERVICES S8(Pre-employment assessment of abilities/personal strengths); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Horizon House
CONTACT
ADDRESS Bromley, London, England BR1 3UH
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Provides work focused rehabilitation for adults who suffer from the disabling effects of mental illness through its Transitional Employment Programme.
SERVICES S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Huddleston Centre Employment Liason Project
CONTACT Sue Pascall
ADDRESS 30 Powell Road,,, Hackney, London, England E5 8DJ
TELEPHONE 0208 985 2644
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Various work placements, information network, vocational guidance and counselling, supported employment, job coaching. Services include: Supported employment, information network, work placement, vocational guidance and counselling.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION INUF - Independent Newham User Forum (mental health)
CONTACT
ADDRESS 157 Wakefield St,,,, London, England E6 1LG
TELEPHONE 020 8503 5121
DESCRIPTION Information and opportunities for people to have a voice, Increase confidence, Opportunities for voluntary work, Access to IT.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S31(Voluntary work);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Islington MIND / Employment Project
CONTACT Ann Thomas
ADDRESS 8 Manor Gardens,,, Islington, London, England N7 6LA
TELEPHONE 0208 272 6797
DESCRIPTION Aims to assist people with mental health problems into work, training, education and voluntary work through support and continued contact.
SERVICES S31(Voluntary work); S39(Mentoring);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Jacksons Café
CONTACT
ADDRESS Havering, London, England RM1 3BD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Work training scheme, students attend on a part-time basis
SERVICES S15(Job training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Jewish Care Employment Projects
CONTACT Jonathan Beder
ADDRESS M.S.C.C, Limes Avenue,, Golders Green, London, England NW11 9DJ
TELEPHONE 020 8922 2155
DESCRIPTION Services are horticulture and catering. Tasks include: Clerical/office, retail and IT training.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S25(Social firm; emerging social firm); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Job Search for People with Learning Disabilities Project.
CONTACT Margaret Brister
ADDRESS Hillingdon, London, England UB8 1UW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Provides work placements for local people with learning disabilities.
SERVICES S17(Job club; job search/finding); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Jobs- Made to Measure
CONTACT
ADDRESS Wandsworth, London, England SW18 2PU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Placement and support within the hospital for clients who cannot work in offsite programmes. Functional Rehabilitation.
SERVICES S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION L.A.M. Catering
CONTACT
ADDRESS 336 Brixton Road,,,, London, England SW9 7AA
TELEPHONE 020 7648 0028
DESCRIPTION Lambeth's first trading social firm and has been established since 1997. It runs a restaurant called "The Pantry" and operated external and internal catering contracts. It is currently looking to expand with the development of Café Nova in SE1.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S25(Social firm; emerging social firm);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Lambeth (NHS) Trust - Mental Rehab Team
CONTACT Mark Bertram
ADDRESS 108 Landor Road,,, Stockwell, London, England SW9 9NT
TELEPHONE 0207 346 5400/5629
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Rehab centre/project, industrial cleaning service, garden centre/contract/landscape gardening, vocational guidance and counselling. Services include: Rehab centre/project, vocational guidance and counselling.
SERVICES S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Lambeth Accord - Social Firm Initiative
CONTACT Ali Kemp
ADDRESS 336 Brixton Road,,, Brixton, London, England SW9 7AA
TELEPHONE 0207 274 2299
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Catering training, information network, vocational guidance and counselling, sandwich/catering, work preparation training. Services include: Social firm/enterprise, vocational training, community business/enterprise etc
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S14(Vocational training); S25(Social firm; emerging social firm); S27(Community enterprise);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Limited Editions
CONTACT Dawn Gluck
ADDRESS c/o Kevin Tunnard, 80 Holloway Road,,, London, England N7 8JG
TELEPHONE 01273 571373
DESCRIPTION Limited Editions is a 20 place work scheme in Brighton providing a stimulating work and or education training environment for people with enduring mental health problems.Providing real work opportunities in an interesting/ stimulating work/training env
SERVICES S15(Job training); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED Brighton and Hove areas.
 
ORGANISATION London Borough of Brent - Day Options Development
CONTACT Mr K Nyero
ADDRESS Stonebridge Day Centre, Teybridge Way,,, London, England NW10 0ST
TELEPHONE 020 8962 0531
DESCRIPTION Products include wood products and furniture (kitchen units)
SERVICES S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Within London.
 
ORGANISATION London Borough Of Haringey Supported Workshop
CONTACT Graham Hall
ADDRESS 251 Lordship Lane,,, Tottenham, London, England N17 6AA
TELEPHONE 020 8808 0022
DESCRIPTION Products/services include: Wood products, picture framing, packing and assembly. Tasks include clerical/office and light manual.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Within London.
 
ORGANISATION London Open Door
CONTACT Julie Khan
ADDRESS Tabard House, 116 Southwark Street,,, London, England SE1 0TA
TELEPHONE 0207 928 5511
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Business administration training, vocational guidance and counselling, various training courses work preparation training. Services include: Vocational training, work placements, vocational guidance and counselling.
SERVICES S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Manic Depression Fellowship
CONTACT Mike Calver
ADDRESS Castle Works, 21 George's Road,,, London, England SE1 6ES
TELEPHONE 0208 793 2600
DESCRIPTION Vocational explorations and career guidance; mediation and employment consultancy services; 24 hour legal advice line.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping);
AREA COVERED UK-wide
 
ORGANISATION Many Hands
CONTACT Christine Starnets
ADDRESS 10 Ackham Road,,,, London, England W10 5QZ
TELEPHONE 020 8560 6777
DESCRIPTION Services include: Word Processing and packaging/assembly.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea only.
 
ORGANISATION Melville Court
CONTACT
ADDRESS Havering, London, England RM1 3BD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Day service providing work based activities such as contract work, packing, collating etc.
SERVICES S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Mental Health
CONTACT Ann Lloyd
ADDRESS London Borough of Newham Social Services, Broadway House, 322 High Street, Stratford, London, England E15 1AJ
TELEPHONE 020 8430 4961
DESCRIPTION Day opportunities services are creating an Employment and Training worker post that will support people to access employment and training and make links to relevant agencies..
SERVICES
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Mental Health Welfare Benefits Project
CONTACT
ADDRESS Marylebone Road,,,, London, England NW1 5PT
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Advice on rights and responsibilities and on access to relevant services. Welfare rights advice; advocacy; debt advice. Also offer support in the workplace.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION MHETI
CONTACT Bill Slade
ADDRESS Clarendon Centre, Clarendon Road,, Haringey, London, England N8 0DJ
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION MHETI works with the expressed aspirations of users rather than their problems. Their aim is to use the notion and reality of the market as a strong factor in social inclusion to boost self-esteem and confidence of clients.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED London Borough of Haringey
 
ORGANISATION Mind in Croydon
CONTACT Mike Hart
ADDRESS Enterprise House, 18 Westow Street,, Upper Norwood, London, England SE19 7SE
TELEPHONE 0208 771 5950
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Furniture/bed manufacturing, sandwich/catering, shop/retail outlet. Service includes a social firm.
SERVICES S25(Social firm; emerging social firm);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Mind in Tower Hamlets/"A Chance to Work"
CONTACT Dave Roberts
ADDRESS 125 Polar High Street,,,, London, England E14 0AE
TELEPHONE 0207 987 4452
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Picture framing, shop/retail outlet. Services include: Supported employment, sheltered employment, sheltered workshop.
SERVICES S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S27(Community enterprise); S35(Workshop);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Mosaic Clubhouse
CONTACT
ADDRESS Lambeth, London, England SW2 1RW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION The Clubhouse is psycho-social model of rehabilitation designed to create an environment within which individuals experiencing mental health problems can be helped to achieve or regain the skills necessary to lead a productive and satisfying life.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S23(Club house); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION name not given
CONTACT
ADDRESS Finsbury Park,,, Islington, London, England N1 2UD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION A scheme in the Finsbury Park Single Regeneration area currently offers support to people with mental health needs, in finding employment.
SERVICES S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S17(Job club; job search/finding);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION National League of the Blind and Disabled
CONTACT Joe Mann
ADDRESS 2 Tenderton Road,,,, London, England N17 8BE
TELEPHONE 0208 808 6030
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Supported employment/job coaching. Service include: Work placement, supported employment, supported placement scheme, sheltered employment, vocational guidance and counselling.
SERVICES S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION National Schizophrenia Fellowship
CONTACT Martin Chapman
ADDRESS 30 Tabernacle Street,,,, London, England EC2A 4DD
TELEPHONE 0207 330 9100/1
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Various training courses, laundry service, graphic design service, pottery, crafts etc. Services include: Support group, vocational training, information network, sheltered workshop, sheltered employment.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S14(Vocational training); S35(Workshop);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Newham Community Health Team for people with learning disabilities
CONTACT
ADDRESS Community Mental Health Rehab Centre, Shrewsbury Rd,,, London, England E7 8QU
TELEPHONE 020 8586 5077
DESCRIPTION Functional assessments, social skills assessment & development, developing work skills through the use of activity including hobbies groups, cooking groups, time skills training. Intensive support during placement difficulties. Etc
SERVICES S8(Pre-employment assessment of abilities/personal strengths); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Newham People First
CONTACT
ADDRESS Newham, London, England E6 2RP
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Self advocacy groups for people with learning difficulties. Speaking up group on Employment and training. Work experience and volunteer opportunities at office base.
SERVICES S20(Work placement); S31(Voluntary work); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION North East London Mental Health Trust
CONTACT
ADDRESS Redbridge, London, England IG1 1DD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Through its occupational therapy/rehabilitation service provides work skills training and a garden project for people with a mental health problem.
SERVICES S15(Job training); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Norwood Ravenswood
CONTACT
ADDRESS Harrow, Middlesex, London, England HA1 2UJ
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Training in catering and hospitality. Work based training and day opportunities for learning disabled people providing pre-vocational & vocational training in catering.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Oakfield Centre
CONTACT Sam Smyth
ADDRESS Oakfield Road,,, Penge, London, England SE20 8QA
TELEPHONE 020 8778 9413
DESCRIPTION Products/services include: Art and crafts, horticulture, packaging/assembling, basic skills, literacy and numeracy, accredited edu. Prog., life skills training etc. Tasks include: Clerical/office, light manual.
SERVICES S10(Interpersonal skills development; social skills); S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED Bromley. Some out of Borough placements.
 
ORGANISATION Occupational Therapy services
CONTACT
ADDRESS St. Clements Hospital, 2a Bow Rd,,, London, England E3 4LL
TELEPHONE 020 8880 6296
DESCRIPTION General OT support and community rehabilitation, OT assessments can help with assessments re work skills and capacity, Social skills development, Liaison with employers, Small work project prepares clients for catering project.
SERVICES S10(Interpersonal skills development; social skills); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION 'Open Doors'
CONTACT
ADDRESS Redbridge, London, England IG1 1DD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION 'Open Doors' project providing training for people with a learning disability.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Outset
CONTACT Adam Posner
ADDRESS 82c Oakfield Road,,, Finsbury Park, London, England N4 4LB
TELEPHONE 0208 347 5446
DESCRIPTION Programmes include: Employment services rehabilitation, work preparation schemes, training and enterprise councils, adult training programmes.
SERVICES S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S29(Work rehabilitation); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Outset
CONTACT
ADDRESS Milton House, 240 Broadway, Bexley Heath, Kent, London, England DA6 7LB
TELEPHONE 020 8304 4196
DESCRIPTION To increase employment and work placement opportunities for people who have experienced disability. Empowerment, support, training and advocacy for individuals. Support in employment.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Oxleas NHS Trust - Hilltops
CONTACT
ADDRESS Greenwich, London, England SE18 6PW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Gardening project, semi-commercial.
SERVICES S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Park Crescent Centre Industrial Therapy Unit
CONTACT
ADDRESS Bexley, London, England DA6 7LB
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Packing and Assembly in a health service environment
SERVICES S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S32(Therapeutic work);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Pathway Employment Service
CONTACT Barbara Sawyer
ADDRESS Selby Centre, Selby Road,,, London, England E17 4DG
TELEPHONE 020 8808 7454
DESCRIPTION To enable people with learning disabilities or other disabilities to find and retain employment.
SERVICES S8(Pre-employment assessment of abilities/personal strengths); S14(Vocational training); S18(Job interview skills); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S31(Voluntary work); S32(Therapeutic work); S38(Natural support); S40(Job retention support);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Pathway Employment Service
CONTACT
ADDRESS 404 Camden Road,,,, London, England N7 0SJ
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION A supported employment agency. Provides a service to help people secure full or part time employment. Aim is to offer flexible support to employers and employees, both in terms of job search and once clients start employment.
SERVICES S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S14(Vocational training); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Pathway Employment Service
CONTACT David Williams
ADDRESS 5 The Pavement, Clapham Common,,, London, England SW4 0HY
TELEPHONE 0207 498 2883
DESCRIPTION To provide a full integrated supported employment service for adults with a learning disability resident in Lambeth who wish to access the world of work.
SERVICES S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED Lambeth
 
ORGANISATION Pathway Employment Service
CONTACT Barbara Sawyer
ADDRESS Selby Centre, Selby Road,, Tottenham, London, England N17 8JN
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION To develop employment opportunities for people with learning difficulties and/or other disabilities. To develop work placements for people with disabilities without loss of benefits
SERVICES S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED London Borough of Haringey
 
ORGANISATION Pond Road Employment Project
CONTACT Carlen Finn
ADDRESS 60a Pond Road,,, Stratford, London, England E15 3BE
TELEPHONE 0208 221 0518
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Sandwich/catering, gardening service, supported employment/job coaching. Services include: Supported employment, sheltered workshop.
SERVICES S35(Workshop); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Pond Road Sheltered Workshop
CONTACT
ADDRESS Newham, London, England E6 2RP
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Sheltered workshop, Pre-work training and support, Sheltered work such as packaging contracts, Skills training and experience in catering, gardening, woodwork, Literacy and numeracy.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S15(Job training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Popcorn in the Park
CONTACT Richard Landes
ADDRESS Haringey, London, England N22 8LE
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION A community vegan café in the Grove, Alexandra Park. Joint initiative with the Actual Workshop in the Grove. Provides meaningful training/day service for people with severe learning disabilities.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED London Borough of Haringey
 
ORGANISATION Portugal Prints
CONTACT
ADDRESS Parish House, Portugal Street,,, London, England WC2 2HB
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Tutors also mental health professionals; pick up quickly on any distress. Creative writing; computer literacy. Aldwych Enterprises has grown from Portugal Prints, a print workshop.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Powerhouse 2000
CONTACT Brian Adams
ADDRESS Unit B007 Trident Business Centre, 89 Bickersteth Road,, Tooting, London, England SW17 9SH
TELEPHONE 020 8355 3402
DESCRIPTION A very wide range of property maintenance services. Powerhouse 2000 brings together tradesmen with a wealth of experience in a wide range of property management services. Our success has been built on genuine customer care.
SERVICES S25(Social firm; emerging social firm);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION PRA Services (Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association)
CONTACT John Wilder
ADDRESS Bayford Mews, Bayford Street,,, London, England E8 3SF
TELEPHONE 0208 985 3570
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Rehab centre/project, manufacturing, shop/retail outlet, woodwork/garden centre, picture framing, vocational guidance and counselling supported employment etc.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S14(Vocational training); S25(Social firm; emerging social firm); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED Hackney/Haringey
 
ORGANISATION Professional Mentoring Scheme - St Mungos Association
CONTACT Jona Mcardle
ADDRESS Bridge Training Centre, Bridge Close,,, London, England W10 6SW
TELEPHONE 0208 960 8050/6474
DESCRIPTION Targeting people with a history of homelessness and providing intensive on-going one-to-one support, to help individuals move towards their vocational goals and more independent lifestyles.
SERVICES
AREA COVERED Central London Boroughs
 
ORGANISATION Prospect Career Service
CONTACT
ADDRESS Barnet, London, England NW4 4BG
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION People placed in work contacted once a month for 6 months and regularly there after. Interview skills, confidence building, CV preparation. Advocacy. Training and regular reviews.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S18(Job interview skills);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION QEST
CONTACT John Land
ADDRESS Bedford House (2nd Floor), 215 Balham High Road,,, London, England SW17 7BQ
TELEPHONE 020 8767 1900
DESCRIPTION QEST provides employment support and guidance to users of the mental health services who wish to pursue work or training opportunities. Vocational assessment and guidance, work placements, voluntary work or training etc.
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
 
ORGANISATION Redford Vans and Hands Removal and Distribution Firm
CONTACT Sarah Lomasney
ADDRESS Hillingdon, London, England UB8 1UW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Waged employment, training and volunteering opportunities.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S28(Open, paid employment); S31(Voluntary work);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Rehab UK
CONTACT Christina Pieri
ADDRESS Windermere House, Kendal Avenue,,, London, England W3 2XA
TELEPHONE 0208 896 2333
DESCRIPTION Rehab UK provides assessment, training and development programmes that enable people with disabilities to break into the workforce.
SERVICES S8(Pre-employment assessment of abilities/personal strengths); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S29(Work rehabilitation); S34(Work preparation); S40(Job retention support);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Remploy Ltd - Acton
CONTACT Bob Timms
ADDRESS 33 Wales Farm Road,,, Acton, London, England W3 6XX
TELEPHONE 020 8992 8614
DESCRIPTION Products/services include: Electro-mechanical assembly, product assembly/packing. Tasks undertaken are: Assembly, contract manufacturing.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Whoever can get to work on time!
 
ORGANISATION Remploy Ltd - Brixton
CONTACT Ralph Earnshaw
ADDRESS 63 Effra Road,,, Brixton, London, England SW2 1BZ
TELEPHONE 020 7274 6681
DESCRIPTION Products/services include: Electronic engineering, packaging/assembling. Tasks undertaken are: Clerical/office, light and heavy manual, assembly, stores work.
SERVICES S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Anyone who can get to work on time.
 
ORGANISATION Remploy Ltd - Holloway
CONTACT Mr Bob Timms
ADDRESS 68-80 Queensland Road,,, Holloway, London, England N7 7AP
TELEPHONE 020 7607 5906
DESCRIPTION Products/services include: Electrical/electronic. Tasks undertaken are: Light manual, assembly.
SERVICES S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Those capable of attendance.
 
ORGANISATION Remploy Ltd - Woolwich
CONTACT Scott Gillespie
ADDRESS 67-69 Nathan Way,,, Woolwich, London, England SE28 0BD
TELEPHONE 020 8855 0011
DESCRIPTION Products/services include: Packaging/ assembly, filling toiletries, household washing. Tasks undertaken are: Clerical/office, light and heavy manual, assembly, laboratory quality.
SERVICES S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Within London.
 
ORGANISATION Richmond Council for Voluntary Service
CONTACT
ADDRESS Richmond, London, England TW1 3AA
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Working as a volunteer in a busy voluntary sector office with a high level of support enabling experience and training in a range of high quality administrative and customer services. Support is given by one to one training, supervision etc.
SERVICES S15(Job training); S18(Job interview skills); S31(Voluntary work);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Riverside Community Workshop
CONTACT Tina Persin
ADDRESS Bloomburg Street,,,, London, England SW1V 2RH
TELEPHONE 0208 746 5510
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Office services, various training courses, café, catering training, various work placements, vocational guidance and counselling etc. Services include: Vocational guidance and counselling, rehabilitation centre/project etc.
SERVICES S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Roots and Shoots
CONTACT Linda Phillips
ADDRESS The Vauxhall Centre, Walnut Tree Walk,, Kennington, London, England SE11 6DN
TELEPHONE 020 7587 1131
DESCRIPTION To provide training, for young people (16-24) with learning difficulties in vocational areas, gardening and woodwork.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED Lambeth, Southwark(mainly).
 
ORGANISATION Roundwood Centre - Day Hospital
CONTACT
ADDRESS Brent, London, England HA9 9HD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Programme aiming to move people back to employment with College of NW London.
SERVICES S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION School of Supportive Education
CONTACT
ADDRESS Redbridge, London, England IG1 1DD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Provides education and training for people with a learning disability.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Seagull Print Ltd
CONTACT
ADDRESS 667-669 Garrett Lane,,, Earlsfield, London, England SW17 0NP
TELEPHONE 020 8944 7396
DESCRIPTION Commercial printers and business bureau. Services include: Litho printing, typesetting, artwork, print finishing, laminating, binding etc.
SERVICES S20(Work placement); S25(Social firm; emerging social firm); S29(Work rehabilitation); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION SHARE Community
CONTACT
ADDRESS Wandsworth, London, England SW18 2PU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Specialist rehabilitation, training and job placement for people with disabilities.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Shaw Trust
CONTACT Jackie Relffe-Arnold
ADDRESS Southern Region Office, St Peters Street, Reardon Road, Wapping, London, England E1W 2QH
TELEPHONE 0207 977 6800
DESCRIPTION Provides a supported placement scheme funded by the government. Also New Deal programme. Provides help via Employment Services to enable people to move off benefit and into work and retain work.
SERVICES S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED Whole of Surrey.
 
ORGANISATION Skill Development and Rehabilitation
CONTACT Paula Stevens (PD), Sarah Morris (MH)
ADDRESS Hillingdon, London, England UB8 1UW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Day opportunities, social skills development, rehabilitation programmes, crafts activities.
SERVICES S10(Interpersonal skills development; social skills); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Skills Centre Wembley High Road
CONTACT
ADDRESS Brent, London, England HA9 9HD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Numeracy and literacy, IT courses. Employment and training course – job search skills and confidence building skills. Music - basic skills as first step to a career. Benefits advice. Separate Drop-in.
SERVICES S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S17(Job club; job search/finding);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Smerdon and Carlton Resource Centres
CONTACT
ADDRESS Bexley, London, England DA6 7LB
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Co-ordinate unpaid work experience, usually on a part time basis and prepares people for work.
SERVICES S20(Work placement); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Social Firms in Ealing Project
CONTACT John Houlihan
ADDRESS London Borough of Ealing, Perceval House, 14/16 Uxbridge Road,, London, England W5 2HL
TELEPHONE 020 87588932
DESCRIPTION An organisation running a number of social firms in the London borough of Ealing.
SERVICES S25(Social firm; emerging social firm);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Social Services Mental Health Employment Development Unit
CONTACT
ADDRESS Greenwich, London, England SE18 6PW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Access for service users to employment related activities, including training and education. Employment advice surgeries held at various locations.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Sound Minds
CONTACT Paul Brewer
ADDRESS 20-22 York Road,,, Battersea, London, England SW11 3QA
TELEPHONE 0208 682 6462
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Support group, rehab centre/project, various work placements, supported employment. job coaching. Service include: Support group, rehab centre/project, sheltered employment, supported employment.
SERVICES S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S29(Work rehabilitation); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION South London and Maudsley Trust (SLAM)
CONTACT
ADDRESS Lewisham, London, England SE6 4RU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Vocational and rehabilitation strategy for people with mental health issues aims to create greater employment opportunities within the trust itself
SERVICES S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Special Needs Action for Careers (SNAC)
CONTACT Robert Pridham
ADDRESS Hillingdon, London, England UB8 1UW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Training in information technology, health and safety, time management, CV writing, job search, literacy and numeracy, at the coffee shop; work placements, paid employment, networking with adult education Uxbridge college.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S20(Work placement); S28(Open, paid employment);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION SRA (Southside Rehabilitation Association)
CONTACT Stephanie Correia
ADDRESS 45 Knights Hill,,, West Norwood, London, England SE27 0HS
TELEPHONE 0208 766 6688
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Printing, laundry service, sandwich/catering, industrial cleaning service, shop/retail outlet, office services. Services include: Sheltered employment.
SERVICES S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED SE London.
 
ORGANISATION Stanmore College
CONTACT
ADDRESS Harrow, Middlesex, London, England HA1 2UJ
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Careers guidance (Full-Time/Part-time) courses for disabled people
SERVICES S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Start Project
CONTACT Mrs Valerie McGregor
ADDRESS 10-12 Central Chambers,,, Ealing, London, England W5 2NR
TELEPHONE 0208 810 0853
DESCRIPTION Activities include: vocational guidance and counselling, various work placements, support group. Services include: Support group, work placement.
SERVICES S2(Advice service/help-line for employers); S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Stonebridge Day Centre
CONTACT
ADDRESS Brent, London, England HA9 9HD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Provides a range of activities and tries to access the community
SERVICES S4(Financial support); S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy));
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Strathcona Day Centre
CONTACT
ADDRESS Brent, London, England HA9 9HD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Provides vocational activities
SERVICES S4(Financial support); S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Supported Employment
CONTACT Arvind Parmessur
ADDRESS Waltham Forest, London, England E17 4JF
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Assessment. Support for finding work, training and education. Sheltered employment (i.e. stepping stone to work). Getting people into paid employment. Support, advice and information for employers.
SERVICES S2(Advice service/help-line for employers); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S8(Pre-employment assessment of abilities/personal strengths); S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S28(Open, paid employment);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Supported Learning - Havering College
CONTACT
ADDRESS Redbridge, London, England IG1 1DD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Career guidance and training for people with a disability.
SERVICES S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION SYNERGY
CONTACT
ADDRESS 359 High Street,,, Stratford, London, England E15 4QZ
TELEPHONE 0208 5198619
DESCRIPTION Holistic programme for people with mental health support needs to return to training or employment, Weekly peer support group, One to one support, job search, preparation. Work trials / work experience. Advice and information to employers, training etc.
SERVICES S2(Advice service/help-line for employers); S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED Newham and Tower Hamlets
 
ORGANISATION The Athledene Centre
CONTACT
ADDRESS Wandsworth, London, England SW18 2PU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Day service for people with learning disabilities. Offers Placement finding, Placement support, Functional Rehabilitation, Supported employment.
SERVICES S17(Job club; job search/finding); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S29(Work rehabilitation); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION The Avenue Centre
CONTACT
ADDRESS Richmond, London, England TW1 3AA
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Encourage clients to aspire to employment by providing training opportunities. Also support people to honour their commitments and take responsibilities for actions, refer clients to small businesses e.g. Café, Garden Gang, Bakery.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION The Bridge and the Marlborough Hill Resource Centre
CONTACT
ADDRESS Harrow, Middlesex, London, England HA1 2UJ
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Range of groups and activities providing therapeutic,leisure, educational and social opportunities. These include: Photography, cooking, computers, video, needlework, CV and job hunting. Numeracy, Assertiveness skills, Computer training & Internet Access
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S32(Therapeutic work);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION The Clubhouse
CONTACT
ADDRESS Havering, London, England RM1 3BD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Part-time work preparation and training
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S23(Club house); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION The Deli
CONTACT
ADDRESS Hendon, London, England NW4 4BG
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Training in catering for people with moderate/severe learning disabilities.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION The Harrington Scheme (Highgate)
CONTACT
ADDRESS Highgate, London, England WC1H 9JE
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Various training schemes, including work based training for young people and adults.
SERVICES S15(Job training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION The Old School Bakery
CONTACT
ADDRESS Richmond, London, England TW1 3AA
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Work experience and training in all aspects of the bakery trade.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION The Osborne Partnership
CONTACT
ADDRESS Dagenham, London, England RM10 7BN
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Two services: The Partnership itself operates as a training and employment-related work centre. The Employment Network acts as an employment agency for learning disabilities providing a service to place and support people into work.
SERVICES S19(Employment agency); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S35(Workshop);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION The Small Jobs Project
CONTACT Lee Smith
ADDRESS 153 Hammersmith Road,,, Hammersmith, London, England W14 0QL
TELEPHONE 020 8741 0661
DESCRIPTION Offers people real work experience in ordinary workplaces for up to 6 hours per week. Some jobs are paid and some are voluntary. People are given regular individual support and can attend a monthly support group.
SERVICES S20(Work placement); S31(Voluntary work); S39(Mentoring);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION The Terrace Day Centre
CONTACT Vere Grandison
ADDRESS Terrace Centre, 1 St Mary's Terrace,,, London, England W2 1SU
TELEPHONE 0207 723 5729
DESCRIPTION Activities include: SPS-various roles. Services include: Rehabilitation centre/project. Access to benefits. Confidence Building. Work experience.
SERVICES S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION The Wavetree Project
CONTACT Loraine Brown
ADDRESS 224 Great Portland Street,,,, London, England WIN 6AA
TELEPHONE 02380 696560/0207 3192250
DESCRIPTION We are able to fund people with disabilities to obtain accredited qualifications. We run one on one and group enterprise training events. We provide a 'one stop shop' for people with disabilities to access local services to obtain training and employment
SERVICES S4(Financial support); S5(Information and advice);
AREA COVERED Brighton and Hove postal area.
 
ORGANISATION Thrive (Battersea)
CONTACT Karen Osborn
ADDRESS c/o Park Manager's Office, Albert Bridge Road,, Battersea Park, London, England SW11 4NJ
TELEPHONE 0207 720 2212
DESCRIPTION Services/activities include: Rehabilitation centre/project.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Twining Horticulture Services
CONTACT Paul Appleby
ADDRESS 12a Isleworth Busines Complex, St. John's Road,, Isleworth, London, England TW7 6NL
TELEPHONE 020 8847 1414
DESCRIPTION Offer a comprehensive range of garden and ground services. The services we provide are: Landscaping, hard and soft, clearances, design, hanging baskets, window boxes, fencing, regular garden maintenance etc.
SERVICES S25(Social firm; emerging social firm);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION UR in Business
CONTACT Spencer Aubrey
ADDRESS 113-123 Upper Richmond Road,,, Putney, London, England SW15 2TL
TELEPHONE 020 8246 5214
DESCRIPTION Service is a social firm/enterprise.
SERVICES S25(Social firm; emerging social firm);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION User Employment Programme
CONTACT Chris Ring
ADDRESS Springfield Hospital, 62 Glenburnie Road,, Tooting, London, England SW17 7DJ
TELEPHONE 020 8682 6308
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Supported employment/job coaching, work placement and work preparation training. Services include: Supported employment.
SERVICES S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION User Employment Programme
CONTACT
ADDRESS Wandsworth, London, England SW18 2PU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Offers Supported employment, Work experience and a Charter for the Employment of People who have experienced Mental Health problems. Training to work, Placement support, Supported employment, Other -Decreasing employment discrimination.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Volunteer Support Project
CONTACT
ADDRESS Bexley, London, England DA6 7LB
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION NVQ volunteer accreditation offered. Volunteer Support Project supports volunteers with a learning disability or mental health problems into voluntary work.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S31(Voluntary work);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Volunteer Training Project
CONTACT L Lawrence
ADDRESS London, England N15 4RB
TELEPHONE 0208 800 4134
DESCRIPTION To equip volunteers with necessary skills to gain employment or further training - facilitating people with disabilities in an exclusive way.
SERVICES S13(Pre-vocational training); S31(Voluntary work);
AREA COVERED Haringey
 
ORGANISATION Voyager Cafe
CONTACT
ADDRESS Wandsworth, London, England SW18 2PU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Sheltered work/work experience for clients of the Trust. Functional Rehabilitation.
SERVICES S29(Work rehabilitation); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Waltham Forest QEST
CONTACT Ian Lennard
ADDRESS 1 Beulah Road, Walthamstaw,,, London, England E17 9LG
TELEPHONE 020 8521 3211
DESCRIPTION To support people with mental health difficulties back into employment, training or further education.
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 Waltham Forest.
 
ORGANISATION Waltham Forest Supported Employment Service
CONTACT Philip Edwards
ADDRESS Chestnuts House, 398 Hoe Street,,, London, England E17 9AA
TELEPHONE 0208 521 4311/211
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Various training courses, supported employment/job coaching. Services include: Supported employment.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Wandsworth Rathbone Employment
CONTACT
ADDRESS Wandsworth, London, England SW18 2PU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Complete range of one-to-one support for people with learning difficulties to help achieve paid work. Placement support, Supported employment, Other (Job coaches - employer support).
SERVICES S2(Advice service/help-line for employers); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Westminster Employment Service
CONTACT
ADDRESS 215 Lisson Grove,,,, London, England NW8 8LW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Work tasters, Work experience/ therapeutic earnings/ voluntary work placements. Offer help with job hunting, preparing for interviews, travel training, support at interviews. Also offer various other services.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S20(Work placement); S21(Job taster); S31(Voluntary work); S32(Therapeutic work); S34(Work preparation); S42(Other);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Westminster Kingsway College
CONTACT
ADDRESS Wandsworth, London, England SW18 2PU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Further education courses to improve training and qualifications.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Working Support
CONTACT
ADDRESS St Peter's Centre, Reardon Street,,, London, England E1W 2QH
TELEPHONE 020 7977 6800
DESCRIPTION Working Support is a service for people aged over 16, who have learning difficulties or mental health issues offering training and support, individual vocational profiling, job skills group work, job tasters and external work placements etc.
SERVICES S2(Advice service/help-line for employers); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S14(Vocational training); S18(Job interview skills); S20(Work placement); S21(Job taster); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED London Boroughs of Tower Hamlets, Newham + Hackney
 
ORGANISATION Working Support
CONTACT
ADDRESS Room 9, First Floor, 107-109 The Grove,, London, England E15 1HP
TELEPHONE 020 8519 3003
DESCRIPTION Supporting people to access employment, Support and training on the job. Support is also offered to employers. There is a transition project working with 16-19 year olds providing pre-vocational training and work experience.
SERVICES S2(Advice service/help-line for employers); S13(Pre-vocational training); S15(Job training); S20(Work placement); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Working with Words
CONTACT
ADDRESS Greenwich, London, England SE18 6PW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Provides work in a new community business. The work involves adapting and translating materials to be accessible to people with learning disabilities.
SERVICES S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Workshop & Company
CONTACT
ADDRESS 26 Newman Street,,,, London, England WC1 3HA
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Work projects provide opportunity to develop basic work skills and to develop a plan of action for achieving work related goals and sheltered employment for severely disabled, and work rehabilitation for those with potential to move into work eventually
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S10(Interpersonal skills development; social skills); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Workspace Springfield Hospital
CONTACT
ADDRESS Wandsworth, London, England SW18 2PU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Sheltered employment for those most severely disabled by their enduring mental health problems whose support needs in work cannot be met elsewhere. Functional Rehabilitation.
SERVICES S29(Work rehabilitation); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED