Supported Employment Solutions (SES) consortium hosted their very own Big Lunch on Wednesday 1st June 2022, at Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park, Belfast. Luckily, the rain stayed off and the beautiful scenes and fresh air was enjoyed by everyone.
There were people from each of the partner organisations, treats (Loaf catering), tea and coffee, plenty of smiles and lawn games!!! The Eden project provided flower seeds with their Big Lunch Pack which the SES consortium planted as a group, reflecting the strength of their overall approach to Specialist Employment Support.
The SES Big Lunch event provided an opportunity for participants of the Workable (NI) Programme to come together and share experiences, as well as the chance for employers to meet and learn more about how supported employment has worked for them.
The consortium, comprised of: Action Mental Health; RNID; RNIB; Mencap; NOW Group; Orchardville and Cedar Foundation, 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 consortium delivers the Workable (NI) Programme, funded by Department for Communities. In delivering Workable (NI), each of the partner organisations offers specialist, tailored support to both disabled individuals and their employers, better together!
The SES Big Lunch event provided an opportunity for participants of the Workable (NI) Programme to come together and share experiences, as well as the chance for employers to meet and learn more about how supported employment has worked for them.
If you’re a disabled person who is keen to explore the support available, or an employer who would like to understand more information on the Workable (NI) Programme or how to recruit and retain disabled staff, please email [email protected]
Thanks to the Eden Project and Loaf Catering
SES – Better Together!