Workable (NI) is a flexible programme which assists people with disabilities to return to work or remain in their current job of at least 10 hours/week or more.
AdaptNI provide Free Workable Support to participants and their employers, throughout Northern Ireland
What does this include?
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Specialist one to one support to the individual
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Provide on the job and/or outside of work training
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Provide specific training identified for the employee to assist them in their work above what the employer would normally offer
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Provide specific Communication Tactics and Deaf Awareness training to employer and work colleagues.
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Offer advice and assistance with making reasonable adjustments in the workplace.
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Confidence and wellbeing support
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Referrals to Access to Work, Sensory Support, Condition management Programme
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Equipment training
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Peer Support
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A support package is agreed between the employee, employer and the SES provider for a period of 1 year, however this can be extended depending on the individual needs.
SES Supported Employment Solutions partnership is made up of seven disability organisations from across Northern Ireland who have come together to deliver the Workable (NI) Programme across the Region. SES aims to offer a Supported Employment approach in the delivery of programmes to assist people with disabilities and health conditions to enter and stay in employment. The Workable (NI) Programme is funded by the Department for Communities.
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