Employment and Training
Address details |
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| Organisation | Ideal For All |
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Independent Living Centre
100 Oldbury Road
Smethwick B66 1JE Sandwell |
Contact details |
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| advice@idealforall.co.uk | |
| Phone | 0121 558 5555 |
| Website | https://www.idealforall.co.uk |
| Opening hours | Mon 9 – 5.30 Tue 9 – 5.30 Wed 9 – 5.30 Thur 9 – 5.30 Fri 9 – 5.00 |
| Accessibility details | The Independent Living Centre is a fully accessible. The building is purpose-built for disabled access and also has an on-site car park with ample disabled parking bays. Excellent transport links. |
Our service offers a range of employment training and courses as well as access to equipment, adaptations and specialist software to support people throughout their journey.
We provide bespoke advice, guidance, mentoring and support designed to ensure people get the most out of their experience when accessing our service. Our aim is to empower people by enabling progression, improving confidence, raising awareness, up-skilling and increasing employability with a view to becoming active Sandwell citizens
The service manages a weekly outreach coffee morning service at:
• Cradley Heath Salvation Army, Meredith Street, B64 5EP
• Oldbury Library, Jack Judge House, 10, Halesowen Street, B69 2AJ
• Wednesbury Museum and Art Gallery, Holyhead Road, WS10 7DF
• West Bromwich Central Library, High Street, West Bromwich B70 8DZ
From 10.30 till 12.30
Service details |
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| Categories | Finding work and training, Managing your money, Getting online & digital support |
| Staff Qualifications | IFA are longstanding Matrix accredited for Information, Advice and Guidance and holds BSI ISO 9001:2015 accreditation for quality management systems. IFA's team are members of the Institute of Employment Professionals and i-act Mental Health Awareness Accredited Trainers. We are a Disability Confident Employer and award winning provider of person-centred services, received national recognition for the support our team provide including: - Best User-Led Inclusive Health & Wellbeing Empowerment Charity UK 2026 - Community Voice Champion Excellence Award 2026 - UK Digital Leader 2025 - Community Learning Provider 2023 (West Midlands Combined Authority) - ERSA Disability and Health Awards 2020. These achievements demonstrate a longstanding commitment our our staff to quality, inclusion, innovation and resident-focused service delivery. |
| Gender | All |