Cafe West, Whitehaven
Café West gives people with learning disabilities the opportunity to gain work experience in a real commercial setting with appropriate support.
Our aim is to support each person on placement through an extensive training programme (over a fixed period of time) to develop their knowledge and skills in a way that will enable them to move on to employment in the open market.
Café West emphasis will be on providing a range of quality meals, snacks and afternoon teas using seasonal, nutritious produce.
We encourage people to have high aspirations, to value themselves and strive towards a more independent lifestyle.
Placements within Café West will be time specific, outcome focused, contain clear records of achievement /progression and demonstrate a clear pathway of transition.
Our specialist support focuses on:
• Independent living and social skills training
• Psychological support
• Vocational training
• Social support and network enhancement
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Lesley Reid
- Contact Position
- Operational Manager
- Telephone
- 01900 67777 01900 67777
- lesleyr@westhouse.org.uk
- Website
- West House
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Where to go
- Name
- Cafe West
- Postcode
-
CA28
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Time / Date Details
- When is it on
- Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 3.30pm (closed Bank Holidays)
Availability
- Age Ranges
- 18 years plus
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