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From 04/06/2007 onwards
About Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for people who enjoy working with people or are interested in a career in social care or social work. The Thomas Fortune Work Centre is a training for employment project offering 70 placements to people with learning disability from all over the city. Based in Drumchapel the Centre’s key aims are to enable people to develop essential life skills, promote personal development and encourage people to take an active role in the community. Volunteers would play a supporting role in delivering a training/supported employment service to adults with learning disability and make a positive contribution to service users’ personal and vocational development. Tasks might also include assisting with group work and supporting people to attend college courses. Full induction training and access to further training opportunities as well as travel expenses are provided. IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN THIS OPPORTUNITY, the next step is to arrange to meet with you informally using the contact details on the right/select the REGISTER INTEREST button
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About ENABLE Glasgow
Enable Glasgow aims to enable people with learning disabilities to get the most from life. We recognise that an integral part of personal fulfilment and development lies in the right to pursue an active social life.
Skills & Experience
Volunteers should have a positive attitude to people with learning disability and enjoy working with people. We are looking for reliable and enthusiastic individuals that embrace new challenges.
Travel Details
Thomas Fortune Work Centre is based at 195a Drumry Road East in Drumchapel (behind shopping centre). It is a five minute walk from Drumchapel Railway Station. The number 42 and number 9 buses pass close to the project.
Restrictions
No Gender Restriction
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Interview, Police Check, References, Trial Period
Training and Induction Details
Volunteers will be given full induction training in line with organisational policies and procedures and be offered access to further training opportunities as relevant to the position.
Work Type
Care / Support worker
Client Group
Learning Disabilities
Expenses Detail
We pay public transport rates/mileage and reimburse volunteers on a weekly basis.
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
It is advised that volunteers make a minimum commitment of 4 hrs per/wk for six weeks. This is in order to limit disruption to service users’ routine.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
Volunteers Required
10
Reference Code
33-208
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Glasgow Branch
9 Lynedoch Street
Glasgow
Scotland
G3 6EF
Contact: Jane Feeney
Tel: 0141 332 7420
Email: admin@enableglasgow.org.uk
Website: http://www.enableglasgow....
