Type of service: Employment services

Service URL: http://www.eastpark.org.uk/our-services/day-programme-for-young-adults

WORKMATES offers an individualised service to young adults with high support needs in the 17-25 age range. 'high support needs' would be classed as requiring at least 1:1 support to sustain a meaningful experience in the workplace or college. The service provides opportunities for: continuing and further education; vocational training; development of independence; career development; and supported work experience and employment. All the students have significant learning disabilities and many will have additional disabilities such as autism spectrum disorders and challenging behaviour. Referral via Social Work.

Aimed at: Adolescent , Adult

Covers: Glasgow City

Specialisms: Has autism-specific elements

Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour, Learning disability