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Department of Work and Pensions Employment Project Directory
Projects in North Yorkshire
which accept people with either Mental Health or learning disability (they may not exclude other people)
 
ORGANISATION Basics Plus Supported Employment Training Initiative (SETI)
CONTACT Mrs Avis Turner
ADDRESS Smith-Dearman Centre, 62 Roscoe Street,, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England YO12 7BY
TELEPHONE 01723 371335
DESCRIPTION The partnership has identified the need to enable people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities or mental health problems to access supported training and work placements.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED Scarborough and Ryedale
 
ORGANISATION Brunswick Organic Nursery
CONTACT Adam Myers
ADDRESS Appleton Road, Bishopthorpe,, York, North Yorkshire, England YO23 2RF
TELEPHONE 0190 470 1869
DESCRIPTION Sheltered workplace for adults with learning difficulties centered on organic horticulture and crafts.
SERVICES S27(Community enterprise);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Camphill Village Trust
CONTACT Paul Abel
ADDRESS Botton Hall, Danby,, Whitby, North Yorkshire, England YO21 2NJ
TELEPHONE 01287 660 871
DESCRIPTION Work opportunities for people with mental health problems and learning difficulties.
SERVICES S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Changing Days
CONTACT Jillian Stinson
ADDRESS The Homestead, Water End,, York, North Yorkshire, England yo30 6lp
TELEPHONE 07788 555 003
DESCRIPTION Supported employment within four residential homes for adults with learning difficulties.
SERVICES S21(Job taster); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Claro Enterprises
CONTACT Mr E.L. Lancaster
ADDRESS Spa Road, Starbeck,, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England HG2 7JG
TELEPHONE 0142 352 7987
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Metalwork, support group, garden centre/contract/landscape gardening. Services include: Sheltered workshop.
SERVICES S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Community Support for People with Mental Health Problems
CONTACT Jane Spooner
ADDRESS 34 Belmont Road,,, Harrrogate, North Yorkshire, England HG2 0LR
TELEPHONE 01609 780780
DESCRIPTION Community support, with accommodation, employment benefits for people with severe and enduring mental health problems.
SERVICES S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training);
AREA COVERED Harrogate Borough Council area
 
ORGANISATION Community Support for People with Mental Health Problems
CONTACT Jane Spooner
ADDRESS North Yorkshire Social Services, Community Support Team, St Andrews Church Hall, Skipton, North Yorkshire, England BD23 1PS
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Community Support Team supporting people with mental health problems into employment.
SERVICES S13(Pre-vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S31(Voluntary work); S32(Therapeutic work); S35(Workshop);
AREA COVERED Craven area
 
ORGANISATION Dr B's Kitchen
CONTACT Michaela Blake
ADDRESS Dr B's Training Restaurant & Coffee Shop, 13-15 Knaresborough Road,, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England HG2 7SR
TELEPHONE 01423 884 819
DESCRIPTION Training restaurant for young people with learning disabilities. Training offered to NVQ standards.
SERVICES S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S27(Community enterprise);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Easingwold Day Service
CONTACT Catherine Elgie
ADDRESS United Response, Chapel Lane, Easingwold, York, North Yorkshire, England DL7 8AD
TELEPHONE 01347 823 242
DESCRIPTION This is a day service for adults with learning disabilities. Part of the day service includes an employment initiative. We have an employment worker who identifies people wishing to find work, finds placements/jobs, then supports people in jobs or plcmnt
SERVICES S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED Easingwold area
 
ORGANISATION Harrogate Supported Employment
CONTACT Marion Scullion
ADDRESS 1st Floor, Strayside House, 27 West Park, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England HG1 1BJ
TELEPHONE 01423 525 395
DESCRIPTION To look into work opportunities for people with disabilities.
SERVICES S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Health and Disabilities Team
CONTACT Donna Kenny
ADDRESS 10-12 George Hudson Street,,, York, North Yorkshire, England YO1 1ZE
TELEPHONE 01904 613161
DESCRIPTION Basic Employment Skills Training for people with learning difficulties and disability awareness for local employers. Employment support for disabled people seeking employment.
SERVICES S1(Training/awareness of disability issues); S5(Information and advice); S6(Counselling); S8(Pre-employment assessment of abilities/personal strengths); S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S18(Job interview skills); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION HOW Care Co-operative
CONTACT Ann Noble
ADDRESS Box Tree House, Hutton Magna, Richmond, North Yorkshire, England DL11 7HZ
TELEPHONE 01833 627100
DESCRIPTION Provides specialist training in horticulture and a range of rural crafts. Trainees are treated as members rather than as clients.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S26(Co-operative);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Ivy Workshops
CONTACT Mrs J M Middleton
ADDRESS 106 Thirsk Road,,, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, England DL6 1PL
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Provides work-related/meaningful activity, and social interaction, woodworking, paving stones, packing bookmarks and card and candle making. Run totally by volunteers. Employment not prime aim.
SERVICES S32(Therapeutic work); S35(Workshop);
AREA COVERED Hambleton and Richmondshire
 
ORGANISATION Kurtz Club
CONTACT Diane Gallon
ADDRESS Manor Road, Easingwold,, York, North Yorkshire, England YO6 3AY
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Drop in centre. Involve users in community activities. Training given in computer and Internet skills, and some WEA training given.
SERVICES S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED Easingwold
 
ORGANISATION North Yorkshire County Council Supported Employment Service
CONTACT Joss Harbrow
ADDRESS 27 Bankhand Road,,, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, England DL6 1HZ
TELEPHONE 01609 774040
DESCRIPTION Support in finding open paid or voluntary work. Also help find training, relevant education and vocational experiences. Our vision is to support in the workplace for as long as necessary.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED Within county. Hambleton/Richmondshire
 
ORGANISATION Northdale Horticulture
CONTACT Anna Rhodes
ADDRESS The Mount, Yafforth Road,, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, England DL7 0LQ
TELEPHONE 0160 970 269
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Horticulture training, adult training centre, information network, woodwork training. Services include: Vocational training, adult training centre, information network.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S13(Pre-vocational training); S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED Hambleton and Richmond district of North Yorkshire
 
ORGANISATION Our Celebration
CONTACT Christina Dunn
ADDRESS Highcliffe House, Highcliffe Court,, York, North Yorkshire, England YO30 6BP
TELEPHONE 01904 643 364
DESCRIPTION Provides therapeutic work and training for adults recovering from serious mental health problems offering a wide range of activities in workshops, training courses and clubs. Also a range of leisure opportunities are provided.
SERVICES S32(Therapeutic work); S35(Workshop); S42(Other);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Provision for Support within Work and Training
CONTACT David Keeton
ADDRESS Guidance House, York Road,, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, England YO7 3BT
TELEPHONE 01723 373 009
DESCRIPTION Work Based Training - NVQ Options/Modern Apprenticeships.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED North Yorkshire
 
ORGANISATION Remply
CONTACT Carl Ventress
ADDRESS Redeness Street, Layerthorpe Industrial Estate,, York, North Yorkshire, England YO31 7UU
TELEPHONE 01904 620246
DESCRIPTION Products/services include: Light sewing, packaging. Tasks undertaken are: Machining, sewing, light packaging.
SERVICES S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Within York and surrounding areas of 15m radius.
 
ORGANISATION Ripon Community Link
CONTACT Gill Howarth
ADDRESS Residence Lane,,, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England HG4 1LN
TELEPHONE 01765 607461
DESCRIPTION To develop potential for greater independence and choice. To utilise and liaise with local facilities and resources. To provide an individually based service.
SERVICES S11(Increasing independence/personal effectiveness); S42(Other);
AREA COVERED Ripon and immediate surrounding area.
 
ORGANISATION Ryedale Survivors (Next Step Resource Centre)
CONTACT Jackie Aldis
ADDRESS Community House,,, Malton, North Yorkshire, England YO17 0JE
TELEPHONE 01653 690 854
DESCRIPTION Aims to provide meaningful occupation, training and support for people with mental health needs.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training);
AREA COVERED Ryedale area
 
ORGANISATION Scarborough Survivors
CONTACT Duncan Herrington
ADDRESS 9 Alma Square,, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England YO11 1JS
TELEPHONE 01723 501049
DESCRIPTION User run resource centre offering a range of meaningful occupations for people with mental health needs. Offers support, and advice.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Scarborough Training Centre
CONTACT Chas Nicholls
ADDRESS Salter Road,,, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England YO11 3UZ
TELEPHONE 0172 358 3017
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Woodwork training, woodwork/garden centre, crafts. Services include: Adult training centre, sheltered workshop.
SERVICES S13(Pre-vocational training); S35(Workshop);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Supported Employment
CONTACT Sue Haines
ADDRESS The Ghyll, Cawder Lane,, Skipton, North Yorkshire, England BD23 2QQ
TELEPHONE 0175 670 1071
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Various training courses, work preparation training, garden centre/contract/landscape gardening. Services include: Vocational guidance and counselling, adult training centre, sheltered employment.
SERVICES S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Supported Employment - Snaygill Centre
CONTACT
ADDRESS County Hall,,, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, England DL7 8DD
TELEPHONE 01642 218181
DESCRIPTION Supported employment services. Finding voluntary and paid work.
SERVICES S17(Job club; job search/finding); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S31(Voluntary work);
AREA COVERED Craven district.
 
ORGANISATION Supported Employment Services
CONTACT
ADDRESS County Hall,,, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, England DL7 8AD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Supported employment services, finding voluntary and paid work for adults with learning difficulties.
SERVICES S17(Job club; job search/finding); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S31(Voluntary work);
AREA COVERED Selby and district
 
ORGANISATION The DAWN Project (Disability and Working Network)
CONTACT Andrew Cambridge
ADDRESS 20-24 Swinegate,,, York, North Yorkshire, England YO1 8AZ
TELEPHONE 01904 634 748
DESCRIPTION Aims to offer advice, guidance and support to clients with a disability or health problem on employment, training and education. The main aim is to help to remove some of the additional barriers faced when attempting to access working and learning.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping);
AREA COVERED York and surrounding area
 
ORGANISATION The Retreat Project
CONTACT Anne Gordon
ADDRESS 107 Heslington Road,,, York, North Yorkshire, England YO10 5BN
TELEPHONE 01904 438 330
DESCRIPTION The Retreat Project is a fixed site project which aims to assist people recovering from mental illness living in and around the city of York to make identifiable progress towards accessing voluntary and paid work.
SERVICES S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED City of York and surrounding areas.
 
ORGANISATION Workcrafts
CONTACT Kay Ledder
ADDRESS Unit 3B Gaskell Close, Standard Way, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, England DL6 2XA
TELEPHONE 01609 773696
DESCRIPTION Aims to involve people in working activities as part of their rehabilitation. Activities include, woodworking, reupholstery, computer skills, administration, rug weaving, managing finances etc.
SERVICES S29(Work rehabilitation); S35(Workshop);
AREA COVERED Hambleton and Richmondshire
 
ORGANISATION Workplace Experience Project (Working Pathways)
CONTACT J Rawson
ADDRESS County Hall,, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, England DL7 8AD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Provide support for people with enduring mental health needs to access work based activities including voluntary work, training, paid employment and educational activities.
SERVICES S2(Advice service/help-line for employers); S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S15(Job training); S28(Open, paid employment); S31(Voluntary work); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Scarborough, Whitby, Ryedale
 
ORGANISATION Workplace Experience Project (Working Pathways)
CONTACT J Rawson
ADDRESS County Hall,,, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, England DL7 8AD
TELEPHONE 01609 780780
DESCRIPTION To support people with severe and enduring mental health needs move back into structured day time activity. This could be work, voluntary work, education and training.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S20(Work placement); S31(Voluntary work);
AREA COVERED Selby District (inc Sherburn in Elmet & Tadcaster)
 
ORGANISATION Yorkcraft
CONTACT Mr P Gill
ADDRESS Tadcaster Road,,, Dringhouses, North Yorkshire, England YO24 1QL
TELEPHONE 01904 706654
DESCRIPTION Products/services include: Packaging/assembling. Task undertaken are: Clerical/office, light manual, assembly.
SERVICES S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Within the city of York.