Case studies
Toby – “Within Reading Borough Council, I have 2 workers with learning disabilities who work for 2 – 4 hours per week and provide a great resource within our structure doing routine administrative tasks. We have benefited from increased productivity and motivation as a team in general. Our ‘new’ employees have been invaluable in sharing the workload of the existing team members; enabling our staff to concentrate on the more specialized aspects of their job roles”
Colin McIntosh Senior Administration Manager
Support Services - Children & Families Dept.
Neil has several time commitments during the week, so only wanted to work one day a week. The advisor approached Garden Centres and the Wyevale Garden Centre decided to employ Neil as a Planteria Assistant for one day a week. Neil has a good relationship with his colleagues and enjoyed the staff Christmas Party
Emily is a disabled undergraduate at Reading University. As part of her degree programme, she was looking for a one year work placement which would support her academic work. After making several unsuccessful applicants, her careers Advisor contacted Reading Borough Council who, with support from Scope, employed her as a Project Assistant. Emily now co-ordinates elements of the project and is gaining useful experience and knowledge for her Business Management Degree.
