Employment and training
Blackthorn Trust - helping disabled adults to achieve more
Blackthorn Trust is a charity which provides medical care, specialist therapies and rehabilitation through work placements within Blackthorn Garden. It aims to help people living with mental, physical and learning disabilities. The diverse range of activities offered enable you to acquire new skills and gain confidence to better deal with challenges.…
Bright Shadow
Bright Shadow’s mission is to enable people living with dementia, and those affected by it, to live well and to thrive. Established in 2009, we are experts in creative activities that are fun, meaningful, accessible and challenging. All that we do promotes wellbeing for people…
Canterbury Vineyard Garden Centre - day opportunities for adults with learning disabilities
The Vineyard Garden Centre provides daytime activities and learning opportunities in growing plants. The service works with people to build their confidence and skills, opening up new opportunities.
Mencap - Employment Services
Employment Support Service which enables individuals with a learning disability or difficulty to gain paid employment or unpaid work experience in the open market, as well as supported internships, traineeships or apprenticeships. The 52 week programme includes the following; Peer support workshops and skills development…
CoursesOnline
CoursesOnline offers users across Kent and beyond a wide variety of online training courses, operated by some of the UK's top institutions and other providers. The courses are fully accredited and cover a diverse selection of topics, providing qualifications and skills for anyone looking to…
Spadework - In West Malling, providing day opportunities for adults with learning and other disabilities
Spadework offers independent living skills training and work experience to adults with learning difficulties. This is done through activities such as: Growing plants sold in the garden centre; Growing fruit and vegetables served in the café and sold in the farm shop; Making cakes, jam and chutneys…
Canterbury Oast Trust - Poulton Wood Nature Reserve
Poulton Wood is set in 28 acres of beautiful bluebell woodland with fields, ponds and hedgerows. The Rangers support people with learning disabilities to help with looking after the beautiful woodland. In addition, adults with learning disabilities can work towards getting qualifications in Woodwork and Conservation.…
Canterbury Oast Trust: training in growing plants - opportunities for adults with learning disabilities
Canterbury Oast Trust manages a nursery and a growing area for plants and vegetables within the Ashford Rare Breeds Centre. Additionally, there is a Plant Shop where what is grown is sold to the public. Adults with learning disabilities can volunteer at the nursery and…
Richmond Fellowship
Richmond Fellowship’s Tonbridge and Malling Community Based Support service works with individuals affected by mental ill health already living in their own homes to receive assistance with day-to-day tasks and activities, such as budgeting finances or doing the weekly food shop. Our community based service…
The Hop Yard
The Hop Yard helps adults with learning disabilities to develop self-confidence, learn new skills and make friends. Contact the Head Office (based in Lenham, Kent) to find out more information about the following: ‘Horse and Cart’ to ride horses and do other yard activities such as…