Community Support
We are driven to make a meaningful difference. We work to create equal opportunities for individuals who face barriers to learning and employment and people with learning disabilities – empowering them to thrive in both life and work.
We are active across communities and work with our stakeholders to achieve our vision. We reach out to community leaders and groups offering access to training and support that changes peoples lives for the better.
The impact of our work is evident in our results and in the testimonials from our range of stakeholders.
Our passionate and dedicated staff team are driven to change lives and are supported by our amazing volunteers who give their time and expertise to support our vision.
Training for Community Groups
We provide free training to community groups so that people in our community can skill up and thrive in life and work.
Our training team can provide free training for your group at your location in the following areas, offering both accredited and non accredited qualifications.
Training on offer:
Accredited Training:
- Emergency First Aid at Work
- Paediatric Emergency First Aid
- Basic Life support
- Health & safety
- Manual Handling
- Fire Safety
- COSHH
- First Aid Mental Health
- First Aid Mental Health for Youth
- Food safety in Catering
- Food Allergens
- Customer Care
- World Host – Principles of Customer Service
- Risk Assessment
- Safeguarding Awareness
Soft Skills ( non-accredited)
- Build Your Confidence
- Communication Skills
- Money & Me
- Sleep Hygiene
- Stress Awareness & Chi Mi
- First Aid Appointed Person
- Preparing for Interview
- Working Under Pressure
- Inclusion & Diversity Training
Volunteering & Fundraising
There are many ways to get involved with Stepping Stones NI, and volunteering is one of them!
Use your skills and expertise by volunteering in one of our six social enterprises or services. Be part of an award-winning organisation committed to high standards of quality and performance.
Gain new skills and experience while working alongside our amazing trainees and dedicated staff.
Ways you can get involved:
- Support our trainees to achieve their goals and qualifications throughout our six social enterprises
- Organise trips or activities for our Youth Service
- Complete projects to improve our buildings
- Become a community fundraising champion
- Offer training in your field of expertise to our trainees and staff
There are of course lots of other ways to support our work and make a difference to the lives of people with learning difficulties and learning disabilities. Just get in touch to find out more!
‘Our experience working with the academy has been extremely positive. The candidates we’ve engaged with have consistently brought strong potential and enthusiasm, and the support throughout the process has been excellent. What’s made the biggest impact, though, is the academy’s focus on helping us reach a more inclusive and diverse talent pool — it’s added real value to our recruitment strategy.
