Attendees are supported to participate in regular meaningful and engaging activities that are important to each individual. They have an upbeat vibe and are strongly focussed on boosting the independence of people with high needs. The services are managed by our dedicated Vocational Service Manager
Personalised plans
Understanding each person’s personality, interests, needs and abilities helps our staff to work alongside them to prepare a meaningful day programme specifically for them.
This is not a set model that people are expected to fit into, nor is it about people simply filling in time. Instead, it’s about supporting each person to achieve greater independence and improved social skills.
Small groups: greater opportunities
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Each group is deliberately kept small, providing greater opportunities for one-on-one interactions with staff.
Your family member may attend for just one or several half-day sessions each week or they may wish to attend for a full day one to five days a week.
Examples of activities include:
- Art classes in the wider community
- Volunteering for non-profit groups
- Dance classes
- Transitioning from school to adult life
- On-the-job training
- Pottery making and selling the items from a market stall in the community
- Music therapy
- Cooking classes
- Social outings (chosen to suit each person’s interests and needs)
- Jewellery making
- Sports
- Community Zumba class
- Swimming at Rescare or community pools
- Helping at a community garden
Vocational evening sessions (4-6pm Thursdays)
- Blokes beer BBQ
- Wine and cheese night
- Ladies pampering night
Two purpose-built facilities
Our vocational services programmes are based at Rescare’s two purpose-built facilities – The Activity Centre at our Weymouth site and John Broad Centre (JBC) at the Flat Bush site. The John Broad Centre was built for adults on the autism spectrum. We also have community vocational group activities that are held off-site, providing participants with opportunities to improve their social skills and experience the wider community.
Our Weymouth and Flat Bush sites both have a swimming pool and spa pool.