May 2020 Update: We are currently have an increased capacity for up to 30 hours of new referrals.
We are accepting Direct Payments, Spot Purchase, and Private referrals, with a view to starting any newly contracted support with 4 weeks of the original referral date, subject to assessment.
May 2020 Update: We are currently have an increased capacity for up to 30 hours of new referrals.
We are accepting Direct Payments, Spot Purchase, and Private referrals, with a view to starting any newly contracted support with 4 weeks of the original referral date, subject to assessment.
"We help our clients develop the skills they need to navigate life themselves."
We are committed to growing our service by investing in and creating more opportunities within the service. These are typically for the young adults progressing through our Independence Support services.
Our volunteering pathway is a growth opportunity which will aim to develop the similar outcomes as a supported internship, however are not funded as a part of an education pathway and are not limited to those with an EHCP. It's not about offering a guarantee paid job; but the equal opportunity to experience work, learn about yourself, and a fair chance to apply for a paid role if you'd like to.
Each person will sign up to the pathway for a 6 - 12 month period - depending on the individual and the role. We support our volunteers with an allocated employee mentor and frequent supervisions with the leadership team. During supervisions we also explore personalised strategies around:
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Understanding the workplace
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Building workplace relationships
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Maintaining employment
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Healthy Work/Life Balance
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Dealing with Challenges in the workplace
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Managing work related stress
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Applying skills and interests in the workplace
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Working in a team and independently
The outcome we aim to achieve with every volunteer is to develop the confidence and skills to access paid work (part-time or full-time) by the end of a maximum 12 month period, whether that's within our vacancies or the start of a career elsewhere.
Within the pathway we intend offer a range of new opportunities, including:
Volunteering Pathway
Potential Roles
Assisting the Workshop Lead to run neurodiverse or reflective workshop services.
Within this role you will work alongside the workshop team to plan, design, and review our range of different workshops.
You will also work paired with an experienced Workshop Host or Lead to deliver a range of our workshops.
Workshop Host