We have a variety of Training Programmes
Bespoke, person-centred and strength-based placements
Lily’s provides supportive, real-work opportunities for neurodivergent young people and adults, autistic people and people with learning disabilities.
Each opportunity is shaped around the individual’s strengths, goals and support needs. People gain practical experience while developing confidence, independence and transferable workplace skills such as communication, teamwork, time management, problem-solving and accountability.
Our learning environments include cafés, catering, office-based roles and placements with partner employers. Hospitality may be part of the experience, but our aim is to prepare people for a wide range of future opportunities.
Placements may be funded through Kent County Council or, where someone is eligible, through adult social care direct payments. Funding arrangements must be confirmed before a placement can begin. If you are unsure which option applies to you, please complete our expression of interest form and we will help you explore the next steps.
Not sure which programme is suitable? Complete our expression of interest form and we will contact you to discuss the available options.
For young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) who want to build confidence, workplace experience and transferable skills for future paid employment.
Trainees learn in real working environments with support from Lily’s work coaches and partner employers.
Find out moreFor adults who want to develop confidence, employability, independent-living and social skills through practical, person-centred learning.
If you are eligible for adult social care support, you may be able to use your direct payments to fund a placement with Lily’s. This will need to be agreed with your social care team before the placement begins.
Find out moreA structured programme for adults who are working towards employment and want to develop their skills, confidence and experience in a real workplace.
If you are eligible for adult social care support, you may be able to use your direct payments to fund a placement with Lily’s. This will need to be agreed with your social care team before the placement begins.
Find out moreEach year we provide a small number of apprenticeships within some of our services.
Find out moreWe provide a very small number of volunteering and work experience programmes.
Find out moreWe work with local education providers to provide longer term work experience to young people.
Find out moreThere are a small number of placements for people who need some support in finding or keeping a job.
Find out moreSince the beginning, our coffee shops have been at the core of our work providing invaluable training and work experience.
Find out moreOpportunities to develop practical workplace skills through administration, marketing, communications and other office-based tasks. Placements are matched to each person’s strengths, goals and support needs.
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We aim to help each individual thrive
We want each person to find an opportunity that suits their strengths, goals and support needs.
The process usually begins when you, a family member or a professional completes our expression of interest form. We will then contact you to discuss what you are looking for, the support you may need and which opportunities are currently available.
If you would like to continue, we will arrange a face-to-face meeting and may offer a taster session at one of our sites. This gives you the chance to experience the environment, meet the team and decide whether Lily’s feels right for you.
Before a placement begins, we will confirm the programme, funding arrangements, support and proposed start date with everyone involved.
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