"I have been at the
project now for six months and have benefited greatly. Not only
have I learned new skills but also I have met new friends. I don't
think I would do anywhere near as well as I am if it was not for
Enterprise House and the staff who work there."
Enterprise House is a work experience resource
centre for people with mental health problems. It aims through
a programme of work-based tasks to create an environment in which
the individual worker can regain the skills and confidence necessary
for independent life in the community.
Members have the opportunity to get a taste of working life whilst
learning new skills through a supported work environment. Skills
include customer service, general merchandising and IT skills,
as well as taking part in our furniture service, and gaining retail
experience in the fund raising shop . We also have links with
employment establishments and educational training centres. The
project runs as a 'social firm' whereby users are encouraged to
give opinions about how the service operates. Through listening
and implementing personal views, we aim to encourage personal
development and growth. This also allows members to comment and
offer suggestions on skills currently offered at Enterprise House.
This means the service keeps up to date, valid and relevant for
participants.
The majority of our members successfully move on to paid jobs
or college. If you require any further information on Enterprise
House, you may find our Frequently Asked Questions section helpful.
In order to support and enable people's progress we offer a range
of services including; Advice and Information, Welfare Benefits,
Housing Support, Advocacy, Counselling, Further Education and
Voluntary Work.
Please click
here to download a referral form for our retail project based
at Enterprise House.
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