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Interviews With Staff
See full postSome of our members have recently interviewed staff to find out more about them, their jobs and how they feel about working at Assist Trust. Here are interviews with Naomi (Life Skills Tutor) and Philip (Gardens Manager);
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Poppy’s Enchanting Norwich Christmas Cards
See full postWhen it comes to capturing the spirit of a place, some artists have a unique talent for turning the ordinary into something extraordinary. At the Assist Trust, our very own Poppy has done just that with her beautiful Christmas cards that celebrate Norwich. Poppy’s keen eye and creative spirit have resulted in a collection of…
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Julie’s Inspiring Piece in Care Talk Magazine
See full postIn the world of supporting adults with learning disabilities in their journey towards meaningful employment and independence, few voices resonate in East Anglia as profoundly as our very own Julie Harrold, the Employment and Travel Training Lead at the Assist Trust. We’re proud to announce that Julie’s expertise and insights have been featured in CareTalk…
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Communication at Assist Trust
See full postAt The Assist Trust we are committed to making a difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities. Our mission revolves around empowering individuals to lead more independent and fulfilling lives. One of the key pillars of our work is building communication skills, as effective communication is fundamental to independence. Communication is a foundational…
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The Staff Communal Garden
See full postAt work, we consider it essential to find ways to promote the well-being and mindfulness of the staff team. One solution that has blossomed within our workplace is our very own communal garden. We have always known what a positive impact our gardens have on the members, and so it seemed natural to extend that…
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Spotlight on Hannah’s work experience placement
See full postHere’s our latest work placement volunteers story from Hannah, who volunteers at the Phoenix Tiny Tots toddler group. What do you think of your placement? “Brilliant, I enjoy looking after the children and being independent to get there and back”. What’s your favourite thing about your placement? “Working with the children. We have a different…
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Spotlight on Susan’s paid employment
See full postSusan attends Assist Trust and also has a paid job in the kitchen at a high school. Susan tells us more about this below… “I work as a catering assistant in a school. This is a paid job, 10 hours a week, 2 hours a day. I had to do a food hygiene course and…
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Spotlight on Ben’s work experience placement
See full postBen attends Assist Trust and has a work experience placement on one of the days he attends. Read our interview with him below to find out more… What do you think of your placement? “It’s brilliant, I really like it” What do you like most about your placement and why? “I like working on the…
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Assist Trust on the Airwaves!
See full postIn the dynamic world of charity work, visibility is invaluable. We are thrilled to announce that Assist Trust recently had the incredible honour of being featured not once, but twice, on Radio Norfolk. This momentous occasion has not only provided us with a platform to share our mission but has also opened doors to new…
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Assist Trust Open Day 2023
See full postCome and join us on Saturday 3rd June for our gardens open day! There will lots to see and lots to do, including…a plant sale, BBQ, craft stalls, inclusive sports activities (to join in with), ice cream, raffle & tombola, games, a viking show, our members art exhibition…and a whole lot more! You’re all invited!
