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Employment resources for people using mental health services

 

 

WHO

SUPPORT AVAILABLE

CONTACT

Vocational Services Employment Specialists

Bridge builders who provide support for those referred to SPAN in gaining training and employment

 

SPAN, Foster Drive, Sherwood, Nottingham NG5 3FL Tel 0115 9661088

Middle Street Resource Centre

The Middle Street Resource Centre is a centre in Beeston, Notts for those with a mental illness.

They will advocate for and support people who are off sick from work.

Rachel Scott, Occupational Therapist, specialises in helping people to find employment.

 

Rachel can be contacted on 0115 9252516 or e-mail rachel.scott@nottscc.gov.uk

The same phone number can also be used to find out about the many courses and activities that take place at the centre.

You can also find out how to get a referral to the Centre as a service user.

 

Amaani Tallawah

Target group:

People from African Caribbean communities 16 + who have mental health problems and their carers.

 

14 Robin Hood Chase, St Ann's, Nottingham, NG3 4EZ, Telephone 0115 957 0020 Fax 0115 957 0021 Contact:  Barbra Lewis Email:info.amaanitallawah@ntlbusiness.com

 

Helping Hands

If you experience mental health problems and would like to find employment, Helping Hands can give you the personalised one-to-one support you need to find a job. If you are aged over 18 and live in Nottinghamshire (not Nottingham City), Helping Hands will provide you with an Employment advisor who will work with you to:

· identify any barriers that may be preventing you from finding work

· Provide you with support, advice and guidance to overcome barriers

· Help and prepare you for your job search.

When you are successful in finding a job, Helping Hands will provide you with ongoing support at work. 

 

Freephone 0800 111 4262

Text 07508 196417

Email helpinghands@frameworkha.org

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust – An Exemplar Employer

 

An exemplar employer is a recognised employer that promotes good employment practice in the workplace. 

 

 

Development Worker Exemplar Employer

Andy Clegg E-mail:    andy.clegg@nottshc.nhs.uk         

Telephone:   0115 969 1300 extension 10539

Address: Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, Duncan Macmillan House, Porchester Road, Nottingham, NG3 6AA