The Warrington Disability Partnership, a company that aims to help people deal with health issues enter the world of work and entrepreneurship, has won the Partner of the Year Award at Britain’s Avanta awards.
Individuals within the organisation were recognised for their work, as well as other organisations that have worked with the scheme.
MP Helen Jones presented the award to the project that is based in Orford and focuses on a “pathways to work scheme” that helps people who want to return to work and realise their professional potential.
The scheme helps people by finding appropriate training and motivational courses that could help them find a job. The group also work with employers and the government in order to ensure that they stay in compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act.
CEO of Avanta, Janette Faherty said, “Warrington Disability Partnership is an excellent example of the partners that we work with to deliver our programmes. Many people who use our services are vulnerable, lacking in confidence and some have health problems. Working with a local, trusted expert partner such as Warrington Disability Partnership helps us to provide the very best service possible.”
Derek Jones from Warrington Disability Partnership said, “We are delighted to have been named as Avanta’s Partner of the Year. We focus on all the things our service users can do, and encourage employers to look beyond a disability and see all the good qualities an individual can bring to the workplace. Helping TNG to deliver ‘Pathways to Work’ is a great way of helping disabled people into employment and gain independence.”