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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DSWORKFIT NEWS

WorkFit Update, November 2024
We’re excited to share that the Craft Guild of Chefs Awards Evening, attended by HRH, the Duchess of Edinburgh, raised an amazing £3,900 for the DSA. A big thank you to The Craft Guild of Chefs and Mark Reynolds, Head Chef at Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, for their...
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...
WorkFit Update, September 2024
At our national office in Langdon Down Centre at the beginning of September, we had a positive meeting with Gillian Bird, our services director at DSA, our local MP, Munira Wilson, and one of our WorkFit candidates, Celia, to discuss DSA work and priorities, including...
WorkFit Update, August 2024
James works with Royal Mail in Poole. He's been part of the team since April and enjoys his work. Late shift manager Steve and WorkFit support James: 'James is a valued team member, and his enthusiasm is a credit to him.             Ben’s...
WorkFit Update, November 2024

WorkFit Update, November 2024

We’re excited to share that the Craft Guild of Chefs Awards Evening, attended by HRH, the Duchess of Edinburgh, raised an amazing £3,900 for the DSA. A big thank you to The Craft Guild of Chefs and Mark Reynolds, Head Chef at Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, for their...

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WorkFit Update, October 2024

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...

read more
WorkFit Update, September 2024

WorkFit Update, September 2024

At our national office in Langdon Down Centre at the beginning of September, we had a positive meeting with Gillian Bird, our services director at DSA, our local MP, Munira Wilson, and one of our WorkFit candidates, Celia, to discuss DSA work and priorities, including...

read more
WorkFit Update, August 2024

WorkFit Update, August 2024

James works with Royal Mail in Poole. He's been part of the team since April and enjoys his work. Late shift manager Steve and WorkFit support James: 'James is a valued team member, and his enthusiasm is a credit to him.             Ben’s...

read more
Inclusive employment by global brand H&M

Inclusive employment by global brand H&M

As a WorkFit Officer, I am often asked what type of employer is most likely to be inclusive and offer to WorkFit candidates. The answer is that there is no “type” and by being open minded, we ensure that we don’t limit approaching a variety of employers, as we could...

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