@unityworks_

Creating Opportunties, Showcasing Talent We support people with a learning disability across London to gain skills, qualifications & jobs. Part of @TheraTrust

 London
unityworks.org.uk
Joined December 2012
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Untapped talent: People with learning disabilities want to and can work. Find out about help from @base_tweets @Dynamic_DTUK @unityworks_ to become a more inclusive employer #LDWeek buff.ly/3VnUXwn
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Unity Works retweeted
Thera@TheraTrust13 May 2024
This week, 13 to 19 May, is #LearningAtWorkWeek! At Thera, we think it is important that anyone who works for us benefits from learning, no matter what their skills or abilities are. 📝 In a recent survey, we found four key benefits to learning at work... (1/4) @LAWWeekWire
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It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek! 💜 This year’s theme is movement, and during the week, we want to help you find more moments for movement in your daily life. 📢 Share your #MomentsForMovement! Find out more: mentalhealth.org.uk/mhaw
Image description: A purple graphic with the Mental Health Foundation's Mental Health Awareness Week 13 - 19 May 2024 logo. Followed by the text: Starts today. #MomentsForMovement.

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💬 "I think that the most enjoyable part of Project SEARCH is learning how to get ready for the job world." Celebrating #NationalSupportedInternshipDay with Andre, one of our brilliant @dfnsearch interns at King's College Hospital. #TeamKings
Image of DFN Project SEARCH interns at King's College Hospital.

ALT Image of DFN Project SEARCH interns at King's College Hospital.

Image of DFN Project SEARCH intern, Andre, in his placement at King's College Hospital.

ALT Image of DFN Project SEARCH intern, Andre, in his placement at King's College Hospital.

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Thera@TheraTrust4 Mar 2024
Today in our 25 Ways Thera Has Made An Impact Series, we are focusing on the importance of employing people with a lived experience of a learning disability. Thera Group has 13 paid leadership positions held by people with a learning disability. (1/4)
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Thera@TheraTrust9 Feb 2024
In 2022, 4.8% of people with a learning disability were in employment when 65% of people with a learning disability want to be in work. @unityworks_ are working to increase this number by providing employment and training support to people with a learning disability. (1/3)
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Thera@TheraTrust8 Feb 2024
We are absolutely delighted to announce that Andrew and Sara, our Group Lead Directors of Quality and Involvement, are attending and delivering a workshop in collaboration with @bemixUK at the @LearningDisEng Conference in London! (1/4)
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💬 "I wanted to intern at King’s because I want to learn new skills, gain experience and have a positive year." We're starting the #NewYear by meeting our @dfnsearch interns. Today we met Rene who is interning at King’s College Hospital. Hear more➡️ bit.ly/3TXUccR
Image of Rene, DFN Project SEARCH intern at King's College Hospital.

ALT Image of Rene, DFN Project SEARCH intern at King's College Hospital.

Image of Rene, DFN Project SEARCH intern, working at King’s College Hospital.

ALT Image of Rene, DFN Project SEARCH intern, working at King’s College Hospital.

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It's #InternationalDayofPeoplewithDisabilities! Today, we're celebrating our brilliant @dfnsearch Interns, who are young adults with a learning disability and autism or both. Hear from Erica and Jack from the PRUH and Rene from King’s College Hospital ➡️ bit.ly/3NakEfi
Image of Erica working at the Princess Royal University Hospital.

ALT Image of Erica working at the Princess Royal University Hospital.

Image of Jack working at the Princess Royal University Hospital.

ALT Image of Jack working at the Princess Royal University Hospital.

Image of Rene working at King’s College Hospital.

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It's almost that time of the year again.. Our Christmas tree sales will start in store on Wednesday 29th November and online from Thursday 30th November. We look forward to welcoming you into our Winter wonderland from next week! ❄️
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Thera@TheraTrust10 Nov 2023
To round up #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek, we want to re-share Sam’s story who is supported by @unityworks_! Sam has worked with Work Train Greenwich, Unity Works’ Supported Employment Service in Royal Borough of Greenwich to meet his goals in finding a paid administrative job. (1/3)
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1/4 During the Christmas period last year, we launched #MakeOverMillLane, a fundraising campaign to fund essential repairs to our beloved garden centre. The aim of this campaign was to offer our trainees and the community a refreshed, enjoyable space
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It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay! 🌍💚 A day to talk about mental health. To show everyone that mental health matters. And let people know that it’s okay to ask for help. #WMHD #WMHD2023
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Thera@TheraTrust3 Oct 2023
October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth! Did you know that Ansar Projects teamed up with @CoppaFeelPeople and @orchidcancer to launch accessible resources to help people with a learning disability get to know their bodies? Check them out here: thera.co.uk/about/projects/k… #BCAM
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Hello! As some of you might know, Mill Lane Garden Centre suffered a break in earlier this week. Amongst the items that were taken were power tools, till systems, and IT equipment. 1/4
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Thera@TheraTrust30 Aug 2023
Between 2022 and 2023, 78 people  with a learning disability have secured paid employment through the support of @unityworks_, championing Thera’s vision that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society. (1/4)
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Our new #BuySocial Corporate Challenge report shows the power of #SocialValue, with 30 of the UK’s biggest companies bringing #SocialEnterprise into their #SupplyChains and committed to spending £1 billion by 2026. Read the full report: ow.ly/jWAS50PuC53
£99m - The total spend with social enterprises by corporate partners in year 7

ALT £99m - The total spend with social enterprises by corporate partners in year 7

3,400 - The number of jobs created through the social enterprise supply chain

ALT 3,400 - The number of jobs created through the social enterprise supply chain

£31.9m - Profit reinvested into social missions (years 1-7)

ALT £31.9m - Profit reinvested into social missions (years 1-7)

1,430 - Approximate number of social enterprises supplying Challenge partners (year 1-7)

ALT 1,430 - Approximate number of social enterprises supplying Challenge partners (year 1-7)

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Thera@TheraTrust4 Aug 2023
We are pleased to announce that our newest social impact report is live on our website! This report demonstrates Thera's impact from April 2021 to March 2022. You can read the 2021 to 2022 social impact report and our previous reports here: thera.co.uk/impact/social-im…
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Today marks the start of #NationalAllotmentsWeek with the theme of soil health! We'll be celebrating the week by holding workshops for our trainees on the importance of good soil health. We'll also have some exciting promotions throughout the week - keep your eyes peeled!
graphic that reads: We're celebrating national allotments week at Mill Lane. 7 - 13 August. #NationalAllotmentsWeek.

ALT graphic that reads: We're celebrating national allotments week at Mill Lane. 7 - 13 August. #NationalAllotmentsWeek.

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Thera@TheraTrust28 Jul 2023
Between 2021 and 2022, the employment rate for people with a learning disability in England decreased again to 4.8%. @unityworks_,part of the Thera Group of companies, are working hard to change this. (1/4)
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