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Organisation logo:

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Name of organisation and/or project:

Local Supported Employment for the CALDT Team

(Community Autism and Learning Disability Team)

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Telephone:

01302 736705

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Email:

CALDTDuty@doncaster.gov.uk

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Website:

Local Supported Employment scheme for Adults with Autism or Learning Disability - City of Doncaster Council

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Address:

Civic office

Waterdale

Doncaster

DN1 3BU

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Social Media:

Facebook -CALDT

How to get in touch:

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Our friendly team helps people with Learning Disabilities or Autism to find a job that they enjoy and stay in work.

 

We can support people in Doncaster to learn new skills and flourish in the workplace.

 

Our support includes:

  • Help to find out what kind of job would be good for you.

  • Training so you can build basic skills that employers value.

  • Travel training.

  • Job searching tips.

  • Support to write your CV and prepare for interviews.

  • Job coaching and support at work so you can learn your role.

  • Chances to meet local employers that offer work experience, taster shifts or working interviews.

Who can access our support:

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  • Individuals must not be in work or full-time education.

  • Individuals must not be on another Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) employment programme.

  • Individuals must not be on another government funded employment programme or  one provided by a charitable trust or third party.

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Who do we work with?

  • Individuals who have a learning disability or autism and are known to the adult social care department of the local authority.

  • Individuals who are at least18 years of age.

  • Individuals who show willingness and understand the benefits of participating in LSE to find and sustain paid work.

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How to Join us?

  • The service is free.

  • People can self-refer or be referred by somebody else on their behalf – family member, friend, social worker.

  • Email CALDTDuty@doncaster.gov.uk

  • Call 01302 736705

  • Or attend weekly drop ins at the Civic Office, Doncaster Council, Wednesdays, 9.30am - 12.30pm.

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What areas of South Yorkshire do we cover?

  • We only work with people in Doncaster.

  • The Local Supported Employment programme is also provided in Sheffield and Barnsley.

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Where and how do we support people?

  • Support can be provided by an initial telephone call.

  • A home visit can be arranged.

  • We often meet in the community, at a local café or place of choice.

  • Supported is also provided by email.

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Can we offer support to employers?

  • We can offer advice to support employers and local businesses who may wish to create roles for people that might need some extra guidance.

  • We can introduce employers to clients and sometimes help create a work placement or job trial to allow people to obtain some initial experience.

  • We meet with local employers to learn about specific roles and work out ways to best support each other and clients through the recruitment process and at work.

  • We support employers by offering in work support and coaching to participants to help them learn the job and sustain the employment.

  • We offer regular workplace reviews to ensure participant performance and employer satisfaction. This may include identifying further career opportunities.

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When are we open?

Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.

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Any other information:

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