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 Update, April 2025
In April, Rachel Blake MP met Safiya in Parliament to learn more about her role as a Service Delivery Assistant. Rachel also spoke with Alison Thwaite, Head of Employment Services, and Lydia Herridge Ishak, WorkFit Officer for London and South East, to find out more...
Adept Corporate Services Celebrate Their WorkFit Candidates
WorkFit recently had the pleasure of attending the Adept Annual A-Grade Service Awards 2025, a special evening which celebrated the outstanding contributions of Adept’s employees. At the awards, WorkFit candidate, Luke, who works as a Concierge Assistant for Adept...
New Research Confirms the Benefits to the Hospitality Sector of Employing Disabled People
Recent research by Bora Kim, Anyu Liu, and Erin Chao Ling "Effects of disability employment on guest perceptions and behavioral intentions in the hotel sector" published in the International Journal of Hospitality Management (January 2025), provides evidence of the...
WorkFit Update, March 2025
We were delighted that Christie’s exhibited photographs from our My Perspective 2024 competition during Down’s Syndrome Awareness Week and World Down Syndrome Day. A big thank you to Toby Monk, Gracie Bloom, and Thomas Richardson for all their hard work in bringing...
A partnership across Wiltshire: WorkFit and Order of St Johns Trust Care Trust (OSJCT)
WorkFit is the Down’s Syndrome Association’s employment programme, connecting employers with job seekers who have Down’s syndrome. Through supported opportunities, individuals gain confidence, independence, and valuable experience, all while meeting new people and...
Jack flourishes at North Wales Police
The Down’s Syndrome Association’s WorkFit employment programme has had the pleasure of supporting Jack Vernon over the last 12 months. Jack was 19 when he registered for support and was in college in North Wales. Jack and his family really wanted to try and...