WorkFit is the Down’s Syndrome Association’s employment programme which brings together employers and job-seekers who have Down’s syndrome. It is a tailored service dedicated to training employers about the learning profile of people who have Down’s syndrome so that they can be supported in the workplace. We focus on finding the right employment opportunities for people who have Down’s syndrome and ensuring that they have the support they need to be successful in the workplace.
Supported employment is not an end destination but a stepping stone into a career pathway. Have a look at our YouTube Channel which illustrates the range of job roles that our candidates are employed to do.
As well as developing new opportunities, we want to progress employees in their careers by supporting them to expand their experience and learn new skills through training and opportunities for professional development.
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WorkFit Candidates at the Royal Mail
Joe and James are WorkFit candidates at the Royal Mail. They are both currently working at a depot in Poole, Dorset. Late Shift Manager, Steven Grout reached out to WorkFit after hearing an interview on Radio 4 about the supported employment programme. Steven...
WorkFit Update, December 2024
We are honoured to announce that the National Lottery Community Fund has awarded funding to DSA for three years! We are grateful to the National Lottery for awarding three years' funding for our WorkFit programme, which means that hundreds more people who have Down’s...
Congratulations Bilal!
Bilal celebrates his work anniversary at HCC Solicitors after seven years of service. Bilal works at HCC Solicitors every Monday and Friday in the post room and has just completed seven years of paid employment with the company. Bilal’s Role In his role, he has the...
WorkFit Update, November 2024
In November, we attended the BASE Awards 2024, celebrating and recognising excellence in supported employment, with a standout moment being Severn Trent winning the Large Employer Award. The award was presented to Josie, Ian, and Ed, a Severn Trent...
WorkFit Update, October 2024
At the start of October, South Manchester WorkFit Liaison Officer Lucy and North West WorkFit Officer Molly visited Ivy Café in Cheadle to deliver a presentation about the WorkFit programme. They provided an overview to parents and young adults from the South...
Celebrating 8 Years of Success: Luke Newton’s Journey and Achievements
September 2024 is very important month for Luke as he reaches two significant personal and professional milestones. Firstly, Luke celebrates his 8 year work anniversary with Wiltshire Police as an Administrator in the Crime & Communications Centre in Devizes. Luke...