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Department of Work and Pensions Employment Project Directory
Projects in Wiltshire
which accept people with either Mental Health or learning disability (they may not exclude other people)
 
ORGANISATION Back on Track: Coaching and Mentoring
CONTACT Jullie Falaki
ADDRESS 39 Hawkins Street,, Rodboourne, Swindon, Wiltshire, England SN2 2AQ
TELEPHONE 01793 533370
DESCRIPTION Work preparation including CV, job search, motivation, coaching provided either on a one to one basis or organised training days.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S18(Job interview skills); S39(Mentoring);
AREA COVERED North Wiltshire
 
ORGANISATION Burnbake Trust
CONTACT Rita Maple
ADDRESS 29 North Street, Wilton,, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England SP2 0HE
TELEPHONE 01722 743727
DESCRIPTION Work training/preparation in forestry, carpentry, horticulture.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training);
AREA COVERED Salisbury
 
ORGANISATION CARE Rowde
CONTACT David Billet
ADDRESS Furlong Close, Marsh Lane, Rowde, Devizes, Wiltshire, England SN10 2TQ
TELEPHONE 01980 725455
DESCRIPTION Work preparation and supported employment on and off site for adults. Vocational training available.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED North and West Wiltshire. Kennet
 
ORGANISATION Connect
CONTACT Yvonne Fielding
ADDRESS Unit 1B, Enterprise Works, Gypsy Lane, Swindon, Wiltshire, England SN2 6DT
TELEPHONE 0179 342 1978
DESCRIPTION Improves employment prospects by providing supported training which take individuals along a defined employment pathway. Provides job advice, guidance, pre-vocational/key skills development, training and work experience.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S13(Pre-vocational training); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Devizes Activity Centre
CONTACT Wendy Joslin
ADDRESS London Road Youth Centre, Estcourt Crescent,, Devizes, Wiltshire, England SN10 1LR
TELEPHONE 01380 720471
DESCRIPTION A base from which to enter the world of employment. A link with a caring environment. A buffer in the initial stages of employment continuing support to remain in employment. Enhancing interpersonal skills. Building confidence. Work preparation.
SERVICES S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S10(Interpersonal skills development; social skills); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training);
AREA COVERED West Wiltshire. Kennet
 
ORGANISATION Downton House Day Therapy Team
CONTACT Shirley Sheldon
ADDRESS Old Manor Hospital, Wilton Road,, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England SP1 2QB
TELEPHONE 01722 336262
DESCRIPTION Work preparation, therapy/employment preparation for people experiencing mental health problems to assist individuals to re-enter employment.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S32(Therapeutic work);
AREA COVERED Wiltshire
 
ORGANISATION Further Education
CONTACT Alun Maddocks
ADDRESS College Road,,, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England BA14 0ES
TELEPHONE 01225 756311
DESCRIPTION Work preparation and range of training facilities. Range of transition work/skill power courses provision for school leavers with low academic ability. Voluntary and part time work explored as part of course.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S22(Transitional employment); S31(Voluntary work); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED North and West Wiltshire
 
ORGANISATION Goldfinger Project
CONTACT Wilma Wyatt
ADDRESS Unit 9, Bridgewater Close, Hawksworth Industrial Estate, Swindon, Wiltshire, England SN2 1DZ
TELEPHONE 0179 343 2793
DESCRIPTION Vocational courses as well as gaining experience in office skills. Learning skills in packing, shrink-wrapping, collating, mailing etc. Aims to increase self worth and generally improve the quality of life through a supported setting.
SERVICES S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED West Wiltshire
 
ORGANISATION Greenacre Gardens
CONTACT Wayne Smith
ADDRESS Unit 7 Hopton Court Industrial Estate, Hopton Court, London Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, England SN10 2EU
TELEPHONE 01380 729868
DESCRIPTION Provide City and Guilds horticultural skills tests training to some clients. Provide general training in a variety of horticultural skills, also carpentry, building and DIY skills.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED North and West Wilts
 
ORGANISATION Learning Disability Services North and West Wiltshire
CONTACT Gary McBrien
ADDRESS E Wing, County Hall,, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England BA14 0RD
TELEPHONE 01225 713950
DESCRIPTION Providing social care support to people with various levels of support needs. Educational and training opportunities within day services and supporting people to access further education.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S13(Pre-vocational training);
AREA COVERED North and West Wiltshire
 
ORGANISATION Mental Health OT Service
CONTACT Iris Tracey
ADDRESS Green Lane Hospital, Green Lane, Devizes, Wiltshire, England SN10 5XX
TELEPHONE 01380 731200
DESCRIPTION Work related rehabilitation and skills development. Assessment and advice on access to voluntary employment. Occupational opportunities to develop work-related skills and gain motivation and confidence.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S14(Vocational training); S29(Work rehabilitation); S42(Other);
AREA COVERED North and West Wiltshire
 
ORGANISATION Mindfully Employed
CONTACT Veronica Hilton
ADDRESS Waggon Yard,, Marlborough, Wiltshire, England SN8 2AJ
TELEPHONE 01672 516393
DESCRIPTION Work preparation, supported employment and training into employment. Workplace support for people in employment via access to an employment advisor - help with stress in the workplace. Job preparation techniques and sheltered workshop programmes.
SERVICES S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S14(Vocational training); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S18(Job interview skills); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S34(Work preparation); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories); S39(Mentoring);
AREA COVERED Kennet
 
ORGANISATION Moonraker Workshop
CONTACT Wayne Smith
ADDRESS Unit 7 Hopton Court, Hopton Industrial Estate, London Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, England SN10 2EU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Provide meaningful work activity (contract packing and assembly) within a supportive therapeutic environment.
SERVICES S32(Therapeutic work); S35(Workshop);
AREA COVERED North and West Wilts
 
ORGANISATION New College
CONTACT Dave Killinger
ADDRESS Swindon College, Victoria Road,, Swindon, Wiltshire, England SN1 3BH
TELEPHONE 01793 514055
DESCRIPTION Wide range of courses available to everyone, subject to entry requirements. Able to arrange Personal Care Assistants for physical support needs and/or educational assistants.
SERVICES S13(Pre-vocational training); S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION New Dimensions
CONTACT Ian Wannacott
ADDRESS Pinehurst People's Centre, Beech Avenue,, Swindon, Wiltshire, England SN2 1JT
TELEPHONE 0179 348 5786
DESCRIPTION Training, development of self-confidence and help with coping strategies for people with mental health problems contributing to the individual's ability to take up employment opportunities.
SERVICES S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Portway Plants
CONTACT Peter Cotton
ADDRESS The Portway, Old Sarum,, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England SP4 6BY
TELEPHONE 01722 337192
DESCRIPTION Work experience placement for special school pupils with a horticultural focus. Vocational scheme, training and assessment in horticulture. Work preparation and supported employment.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED Salisbury and West Wiltshire
 
ORGANISATION QEST
CONTACT Brian Harty
ADDRESS 161 Victoria Road,,, Swindon, Wiltshire, England SN1 3BU
TELEPHONE 0179 343 3571
DESCRIPTION Assistance to individuals who experience mental health difficulties to regain and sustain employment and work-related activities.
SERVICES S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S8(Pre-employment assessment of abilities/personal strengths); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S31(Voluntary work);
AREA COVERED North Wiltshire and Swindon
 
ORGANISATION Salisbury Industrial Therapy Unit
CONTACT Neil Casey
ADDRESS Ashfield Trading Estate, Ashfield Road,, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England SP2 7HL
TELEPHONE 01722 339944
DESCRIPTION Provide training in work ethics, e.g. attendance, expectation, punctuality, concentration and application. Supported employment in Salisbury area.
SERVICES S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED Salisbury
 
ORGANISATION Salisbury Outreach Service
CONTACT Bernadette Fitzmaurice
ADDRESS 50 Bedwin Street,,, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England SP1 3UW
TELEPHONE 01722 321593
DESCRIPTION A generic supported employment service. Place people into real job situations. Also offer an introduction to work schemes by seeking trial or taster sessions at a placement. Provides full monitoring or support to client and host employers.
SERVICES S2(Advice service/help-line for employers); S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S21(Job taster); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S39(Mentoring);
AREA COVERED Salisbury and Kennet District
 
ORGANISATION Sarum Centre
CONTACT Sue Hiscock
ADDRESS Beehive Corner,,, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England SP1 3AF
TELEPHONE 01722 335234
DESCRIPTION Service for people with learning difficulties. Work preparation, supported employment and employment training. Support Assistant working with clients in either paid work or voluntary/work experience. Workshop in sheltered environment, full/part time.
SERVICES S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S31(Voluntary work); S34(Work preparation); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories); S37(Job coaching); S39(Mentoring);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Shelwork Industries
CONTACT Pat McLarry
ADDRESS Unit 6, Dolphin Estate, Southampton Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England SP1 2NB
TELEPHONE 01722 334673
DESCRIPTION Factory training in engineering, woodwork, assembly and sheet metal. Multi disability workforce with trained supervision. Employment skills of attendance, time keeping, team working and motivation. External work placements. Vocational training.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S20(Work placement); S31(Voluntary work); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Salisbury
 
ORGANISATION Support for Learning
CONTACT John Michaux
ADDRESS Regent Circus,,, Swindon, Wiltshire, England SN1 1PT
TELEPHONE 01793 4983436
DESCRIPTION Work preparation and further/higher education in various academic and vocational areas.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training);
AREA COVERED North Wiltshire, Kennet and Swindon
 
ORGANISATION Supported Employment Marlborough
CONTACT Kim Bowen
ADDRESS Resource Centre, Cherry Orchard, Marlborough, Wiltshire, England SN8 4AR
TELEPHONE 0167 251 2865
DESCRIPTION A service offering support on the job, guidance and training together with help with transport, money matters and social aspects of work. Job Clubs, tasters, vocational training and Pathway courses funded by ESF.
SERVICES S4(Financial support); S5(Information and advice); S14(Vocational training); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S21(Job taster); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S39(Mentoring);
AREA COVERED Kennet
 
ORGANISATION Swindon College
CONTACT Dave Killenger
ADDRESS Victoria Road,,, Swindon, Wiltshire, England SN1 3BH
TELEPHONE 0179 349 8292 (or 231)
DESCRIPTION Complete range of educational opportunities accessible by individuals with disabilities/mental health problems. These include art, IT, music and woodwork.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION T.W.I.G.S.
CONTACT Allan Holland
ADDRESS Moredon Garden Centre, Cheney Manor,, Swindon, Wiltshire, England SN2 2QJ
TELEPHONE 0179 352 3294
DESCRIPTION Therapeutic gardening work which aims to provide an environment where people with mental health problems can engage in horticulture, carpentry, arts and crafts, helping people to return to work.
SERVICES S27(Community enterprise); S32(Therapeutic work);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Vocational Initiatives Panel (VIP)
CONTACT Neil Casey/Linda Barnes
ADDRESS c/o SITU, Unit 3, Ashfield Road Trading Estate, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England SP3 7HL
TELEPHONE 01722 339944
DESCRIPTION A multi-agency advisory panel who meet monthly to offer guidance and advice to people who wish to work towards employment, further education or training.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice);
AREA COVERED Salisbury
 
ORGANISATION West Wiltshire Community Care Centre
CONTACT Jayne Norman
ADDRESS United Reform Church, Church Street,, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England BA15 8DY
TELEPHONE 01225 352212
DESCRIPTION Work preparation and supported employment/work skills development with a view to accessing employment or experiences that include an element of employment.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED North and West Wiltshire. Kennet.