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Both WorkFit and JoJo Maman Bébé have been awarded for their fantastic commitment to getting people with learning disabilities into work. They were joint winners in the ‘Employer’ category at the Cardiff and the Vale Parents’ Federation ‘Understanding Disability Awards’ last week. Now in its 26th year, the awards celebrate ordinary people who have made […]
Read more »November 2019 ‘BEST EMPLOYER PRACTICE’ FOR XPO LOGISTICS Last month, new statistics revealed that just 5.9% of people with a learning disability are in paid employment. It’s a downward trend year-on year, and confirmation that schemes like the Down’s Syndrome Association’s ‘WorkFit’ employment programme are vital. One company that supports getting people with learning disabilities […]
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One of WorkFit’s most successful partnerships is with XPO Logistics and we are very happy to announce that they are finalists in the ‘Best Employer Practice’ category at the British Association for Supported Employment (BASE) Awards 2019. The company employs seven people with Down’s syndrome in their supply chain network across the country. These permanent paid jobs […]
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One of our longest running and most successful partnerships has been with the furnishing retailer Dunelm. We are delighted to have been able to extend this partnership into the East Midlands, as our candidate Hawabibi has gained a paid, permanent job as a Customer Service Assistant at a store in the region. Prior to gaining […]
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Last year we told you about Emily’s job at DEFRA in South Yorkshire. We were delighted to get a recent update from her employer as to how she is getting on. “Emily’s ability and confidence has come on leaps and bounds. She takes on new tasks with ease and often completes her duties using her […]
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For the last twenty years I’ve mostly been working in corporate Employer Engagement Management, mainly for training organisations and colleges, promoting apprenticeships, traineeships and the new LEVY. I was also self-employed, inducting candidates onto distance learning courses in the care industry. However, I decided a couple of years ago that I wanted to find a […]
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My name is Callum I’m 26 . I work at G4s through DSA Workfit. I absolutely love it. My sponsor Anne Marie is amazing and let’s me do photo copying, post, address envelope. I make cuppas for my work friends. I also play football for Doncaster club academy Titans. Doncaster rovers disability. I train 3 […]
Read more »My name is Alys and I live in in Mid Wales. I am 27 years old and I live with my parents and I have a twin brother. I have lots of hobbies and interests. My PAs take me to Zumba, running, trampolining and circuit training. I am the Welsh Rugby Team’s biggest fan and […]
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How would you describe yourself? I’m fun, quirky, flirty, dashingly handsome, friendly and helpful. Do you live at home? No, I moved out to my flat a few years ago. I live alone now. Where do you work? What do you do? I work for The Fire and Rescue Service. I am an admin assistant […]
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“I love my new job; I would like to become a Health & Safety trainer at XPO Logistics. All the staff has been very nice and I have learnt how to say good morning in lots of different languages. I like it when my boss Neil comes to see me working. I like to work […]
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