Supported Employment
At Walsingham Support, we work with the people we support so that they achieve greater independence. Employment can help achieve this; it provides a sense of purpose, freedom, confidence and community inclusion that can enrich the lives of many of the people we support. Therefore, we have our own supported employment project called ONTO Work. We truly believe there is a job out there for everyone. We currently offer this service in Herefordshire and Gloucestershire.
"Everyone needs something to look forward to. He looks forward to going every week. He likes chatting to anyone, especially about motorcycles" – Proprietor.
What is Supported Employment?
Supported Employment is a tried and tested model used to empower people with disabilities into regular employment. It assists in the finding and sustaining of work. We are members of BASE. (British Association of Supported Employment)
We help...
Job Seekers
We offer stepping stones into work. We recognize not all people will want to do paid work. We believe work is much more than just “finding something to do”. You will learn new skills, grow in confidence, be more independent, meet new people and the possibility…
Employers
We work with employers to identify your staffing needs and how some of the tasks match the needs of someone with a learning disability.