Structure
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Diverse work opportunities
Diverse work opportunities can be built into the DNA of the Disability Enterprise / WISE in the initial set up or by diversifying operations. Having different sites or spaces and offering different types of work means that there is variety and choice for individuals. This also provides varied social interactions, as well as skills development opportunities.
Work sites and spaces may all be under one roof or may be located at different premises.
It is important to enable people to access these different roles and workplaces through moving around or transferring across activities to acquire diverse experiences.
Wraparound supports team
Organisational structure includes the way staffing is structured, including having designated support staff or teams. Understanding each person and providing in-depth, tailored support is important. Support teams are private and respectful. They provide day-to-day guidance, mentoring, ensure work-life balance, and connect individuals and services outside of work to ensure wellbeing. If there are multiple sites within the WISE it is important that staff stay in communication with one another so that there is a common understanding of individual support requirements.
Vocational training and development
Organisations need both formal and informal mechanisms for training development. Knowing that there are opportunities to learn on the job and that these opportunities will keep arising is a motivating factor. Certificates may be completed by some, however this type of learning does not suit everyone.
Having Supervisors and Mentors on-site supports learning and skills development. Learning experiences are supported by hands-on, structured, accessible, and tailored training
and learning activities. Progressing to different activities supports engagement and skill development. All training and work is underpinned by modified equipment, environments and tasks.