Liams Big success

Pictured above, Peter Sackett (Bren Project), Val Martin (Job coach), Liam Kenny and Rob Cunningham (Duty Manager, The Old Trooper).

Below is an extract from a recent press release as sent to Cheshire newspapers:

Liams Big success

Liam Kenny, a student at Dorin Park School has recently secured paid work at the Old Trooper, Harvester Restaurant, Christleton thanks to the help of Chester based supported employment Charity, the Bren Project and their Big Lottery Funded ‘Moving On’ Project.

Liam recently completed an 8 week placement at the Old Trooper, supported by his Bren Project Jobcoach, Val. He impressed the management so much with the quality of his work and commitment that they decided to offer him a permanent paid job.

Liam is the first beneficiary of the Moving On project to secure paid employment. The project started in January. Moving On is an innovative project that helps people with learning disabilities in Chester to boost their prospects of employment. The project was awarded £147,635 from the Big Lottery Fund (BIG).

The Bren Project provides tailored, one to one supported work placements to help people overcome barriers to workplace inclusion. The Bren Project received funding for their Moving On initiative through BIG’s Reaching Communities programme, which supports people most in need and helps build stronger communities.

Peter Sackett, the Bren Project’s Charity Manager said ‘The Bren Project offers people the chance to experience the real workplace in a supportive and encouraging environment. Its very difficult for people with learning disabilities to get a foot on the ladder with employers and this project will give people the chance to show what they can achieve’

One of the key elements of the Bren Project is the provision of one to one support for people in the workplace while they ‘learn the ropes’. Anyone interested in finding out more about the Bren Project can contact them on 01244 313473 or visit their website at http://www.brenproject.org.uk/

We are all really delighted for Liam, his hard work and dedication have really paid off and hes now looking forward to a career in the catering and hospitality industry - Well done Liam!!