 Therapeutic Occupation Workshop
Aims of the workshop
To provide therapeutic occupation to people who might otherwise be unable to secure employment or paid occupation.
To provide the above occupation an unstressed, safe and secure environment.
To advise and guide the users of the workshop in the acquisition of skills related to the work undertaken.
To provide support and advice to users on practical matters such as welfare rights benefits and housing. |
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Means of fuelling the above objectives
The workshop provides occupation to a maximum of 12 people on a paid basis at any one time. Pay (therapeutic earnings) is paid at the rate of five pounds per week. Workshop users are expected to work for 20 hours per week, (five days at 4 hours per day).
A light lunch is provided for all workshop users. Paid users also receive reasonable travel expenses, (tickets must be presented for travel expenses to be reimbursed).
The work
The main work undertaken at the workshop is in the restoration of wooden furniture. Other work includes, cleaning, building maintenance, decorating and other practical work consistent with the well being of the workshop users, staff and the building.
Furniture restored at the workshop is sold to the public from the workshop showroom. Other goods donated to Byker Bridge Housing Association (bric-a-brac etc.) are also sold from EBGBees. Monies acquired in this way are used to part finance the running of the workshop.
The workshop is open five days per week
Monday to Friday, 9.30am-5.00pm
The workshop is open for 50 weeks of each year
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