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Department of Work and Pensions Employment Project Directory
Projects in Nottinghamshire
which accept people with either Mental Health or learning disability (they may not exclude other people)
 
ORGANISATION Action for Inclusion
CONTACT Shaf Hussain
ADDRESS High Road, Chilwell, Beeston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England NG9 4AH
TELEPHONE 0115 917 5375
DESCRIPTION Vocational, key skills training together with work placement to assist people with disabilities into the employment market.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S6(Counselling); S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED Borough of Broxtowee
 
ORGANISATION Bootstrap
CONTACT
ADDRESS Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England NG1 4BT
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Computer skills training for people who have, or have had, mental health problems.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Building on Training Activities
CONTACT Ian Smith
ADDRESS Stonebridge Road, St Anns,, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England NG3 2FR
TELEPHONE 0115 950 5113
DESCRIPTION The project will work towards delivery of multi level modular training linked to real work experience to ensure individuals gain maximum support towards overcoming their individual barriers to gaining employment.
SERVICES S15(Job training); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION County Enterprise Foods
CONTACT E Coupland
ADDRESS Dukeries Way, Dukeries Industrial Estate,, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England S81 7DW
TELEPHONE 01909 477781
DESCRIPTION Products and services involve production and packaging of food. Tasks are light and heavy manual.
SERVICES S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Within Nottinghamshire.
 
ORGANISATION County Horticulture & Work Training Scheme
CONTACT K Smith
ADDRESS Brook Farm, Main Street, Linby, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England NG15 8AE
TELEPHONE 0115 963 2638
DESCRIPTION Products/services include grounds maintenance, horticulture, packaging/assembly and living skills. Task involve practical work and amenity horticulture.
SERVICES S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Within Nottinghamshire
 
ORGANISATION Creative Solutions
CONTACT
ADDRESS Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England NG1 4BT
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Opportunity for people with mental health problems to work on a range of IT projects for other local groups and businesses (e.g. Website design).
SERVICES S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Derbyshire County Council
CONTACT Jean Rust
ADDRESS Eaton Vale Day Centre, Briargate, Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire, England NG10 4BQ
TELEPHONE 0115 9098719
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Catering training, SPS - various roles. Services include: Supported employment, rehabilitation centre/project, vocational training, supported placement scheme.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Employment Initiative
CONTACT Andrew Billings
ADDRESS Sycamore Centre, Hungerhill Road, St Anns, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England NG3 4NB
TELEPHONE 0115 969 2732
DESCRIPTION To support and assist people with a learning disability into employment opportunities. Inclusive service working for 15 to 65 year olds with moderate and severe LD and mental health problems.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S25(Social firm; emerging social firm); S31(Voluntary work); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED Greater Nottingham
 
ORGANISATION Mencap Rushcliffe Project
CONTACT Kathryn Benfield
ADDRESS 41 Rutland Road, West Bridgford,, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England NG2 5DP
TELEPHONE 0115 914 6209
DESCRIPTION To provide and develop training opportunities to enhance employability of participants by raising expectations within local labour markets.
SERVICES S1(Training/awareness of disability issues);
AREA COVERED Rushcliffe area
 
ORGANISATION Mental Health User Employment Service
CONTACT
ADDRESS Nottinghamshire, England NG2 7QP
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Encourages service users to find employment within the Trust.
SERVICES S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION NCHA Training Project
CONTACT Steve Walker
ADDRESS 12/14 Pelham Rise, Sherwood Rise,, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England NG5 1AP
TELEPHONE 0115 910 4444
DESCRIPTION The project will provide a qualification which will be the first step to employability for a group of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society.
SERVICES S13(Pre-vocational training); S31(Voluntary work);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Newlink Project
CONTACT Dick Jotham
ADDRESS Unit 37, Lenton Business Centre, Lenton Boulevard, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England NG7 2BY
TELEPHONE 0115 911 4014
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Various training courses, training for trainers, office services. Services include: Community business/community enterprise, employer, vocational training.
SERVICES S2(Advice service/help-line for employers); S14(Vocational training); S27(Community enterprise);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Nottingham City Council Mental Health Employment Service
CONTACT Roger Strange
ADDRESS Denewood Centre, Denewood Crescent, Biborough, Nottinghamshire, England NG8 3DH
TELEPHONE 0115 915 1077
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Rehab centre/project, funding/training consultancy, employer, vocational guidance and counselling. Services include: Funding/training consultancy, employer, community resource centre, information network, work placement etc.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S20(Work placement); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Nottinghamshire County Council
CONTACT S Hickling
ADDRESS Woodfield Industries, Stonebridge Road, St Anns, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England NG3 2ET
TELEPHONE 0115 958 2929
DESCRIPTION Products/services include: Engineering, printing and textiles. Tasks include: Light manual and assembly.
SERVICES S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Within Nottighamshire need to be in for 7:30 start
 
ORGANISATION NSF Employment Services
CONTACT Mike Hudson-Scott
ADDRESS 4-14 Low Street,,, Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England NG17 1DG
TELEPHONE 01623 466306
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Catering training, vocational guidance and counselling, horticulture and training, SPS - various roles, supported employment/job coaching. Services include: Vocational training, work placement, supported placement scheme etc.
SERVICES S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Pathway Employment Service
CONTACT Brian Grant
ADDRESS 41 Rutland Road, West Bridgford,, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England NG2 5DP
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION The Pathway Employment Service offers support and guidance in training and employment opportunities for those with learning disabilities. Enabling those with no previous experience of employment to discover what it is like to go to work.
SERVICES S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S34(Work preparation); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED Rushcliffe, Newark and Bassetlaw
 
ORGANISATION Pathway Employment Services
CONTACT Sheila Skelton
ADDRESS 0, 98 Douglas Road, Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire, England NG10 4BD
TELEPHONE 0115 972 1757
DESCRIPTION Employment services for adults with a learning disability.
SERVICES S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S28(Open, paid employment); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED Derbyshire
 
ORGANISATION Pathways to Employment Erewash
CONTACT Jean Rust
ADDRESS 0, Briar Gate, Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire, England NG10 4BQ
TELEPHONE 0115 909 8715
DESCRIPTION
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S14(Vocational training); S15(Job training); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED Derbyshire
 
ORGANISATION Positive Support Network
CONTACT
ADDRESS Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, England NG2 7QP
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Provides group support, training and community activity for adults with enduring mental health problems, including support in moving to paid or voluntary work.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Prescriptions for Learning Project
CONTACT
ADDRESS Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England NG1 4BT
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION The pilot project enables people to participate in community learning. A learning adviser works as an educational guidance worker in the City South East Primary Care Group area. It is aimed at those patients who are physically or mentally ill.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy));
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Remploy
CONTACT Mr Norton
ADDRESS Botany Avenue,,, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England NG18 5QN
TELEPHONE 01623 629137
DESCRIPTION Products/services include: Textiles. Tasks undertaken are: Knitting, sewing, machining.
SERVICES S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Within Mansfield.
 
ORGANISATION Remploy Ltd - Pinxton
CONTACT Chris Lange
ADDRESS Unit 1, Plymouth Avenue, Brookhill Industrial Estate, Pinxton, Nottinghamshire, England NG16 6NS
TELEPHONE 01773 813555
DESCRIPTION Products/services include: Textiles/knitwear. Tasks undertaken are: Clerical/office, light manual, machine operation.
SERVICES S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Within Nottinghamshire.
 
ORGANISATION Remploy Ltd - Worksop
CONTACT Roy Bratt
ADDRESS Stanley Street, Anson Avenue,, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England S81 7HX
TELEPHONE 01909 472910
DESCRIPTION Products/services include: Manufacture wooden products. Tasks undertaken are: Light manual. Assembling and machining.
SERVICES S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Within Worksop.
 
ORGANISATION Sherwood Industries
CONTACT Mr A Wardle
ADDRESS Southwell Road West,,, Rainworth, Nottinghamshire, England NG21 0HW
TELEPHONE 01623 792151
DESCRIPTION Products/services include: Aids for disabled people, furniture, wood products. Task undertaken are: Clerical/office, light manual, heavy manual and assembly.
SERVICES S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Nottinghamshire.
 
ORGANISATION SPAN
CONTACT Paul O'Neill
ADDRESS Foster Drive,,, Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, England NG5 3FL
TELEPHONE 0115 966 1088
DESCRIPTION Products/services include: Furniture, horticulture, wood products, catering and office skills. Task undertaken are: Clerical/office and light manual.
SERVICES S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S14(Vocational training); S29(Work rehabilitation); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Nottingham.
 
ORGANISATION Supported Learning (LDD)
CONTACT Kathryn Perry
ADDRESS Derby Road,, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England NG18 5BH
TELEPHONE 01623 627191 ext 2258
DESCRIPTION To train beneficiaries displaced or excluded from the labour market by reason of disability, health or learning difficulties. Accredited training will be provided at pre-vocational and basic level, including basic and key stage levels.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S13(Pre-vocational training);
AREA COVERED North Nottinghamshire
 
ORGANISATION Workright
CONTACT
ADDRESS Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England NG1 4BT
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Part of Remploy’s Horizon project, job coaches work with people with mental health problems or learning disabilities on a one-to-one basis to help them access and sustain employment.
SERVICES S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED