WorkFit have recently had the pleasure of working with GXO Washington in the North East to create a permanent paid position for WorkFit Candidate Jack. This success story was supported by funding from County Durham Community Foundation as part of their community...
WorkFit are delighted to have supported Craig to fulfil his ambition to work at his local McDonald’s restaurant. He had his heart set on the job of Customer Care Assistant, where he would be welcoming people to the restaurant, making sure they enjoy their visit,...
WorkFit has recently been working with Isaac in Newcastle. Isaac told us that he was keen to work in catering. He’d done work experience in a café and had really enjoyed it. He is a sociable young man, who also enjoys being part of a local theatre group, and he...
Since WorkFit was launched, positions in hospitality such as hotels have been a very popular career choice for our candidates. We have successfully placed people with larger chains such as Premier Inn and Travel Lodge and independents such as The Marine Hotel. We are...
On the 4 October parents, candidates, employers and professionals from across the north of England gathered to celebrate the success of our jobseekers and acknowledge the support given by the employers that we partner with. In the last year Alison Thwaite has been...
We are delighted to announce that Alison Thwaite has been appointed Employment Development Manager for the WorkFit programme on a permanent basis, following a six-month interim appointment. Alison has been with the DSA since April 2015 as Employment Development...
In January 2017 Luke started working in one of Fenwick’s popular in-store restaurants. After a successful probationary period, he is now on a permanent contract and works at the store two days a week. WorkFit have been working with Luke since 2016 and we’re thrilled...
WorkFit are delighted to have helped Brent to secure a volunteering placement at his local church in North East England. Brent regularly attends the church where he is a valued part of the community, performing key roles at services. As Brent’s faith is a very...
Last year WorkFit worked with the Legal Aid Agency in Jarrow to offer a 12 week work experience placement to our candidate, Sarah. The LAA showed their commitment to supporting Sarah in her placement by attending free training sessions to find out about the condition...
It was a pleasure to hear presentations from candidates who are excelling in positions across the region at our 2017 North East Conference. All of the candidates who spoke were an inspiration and we are grateful to all of them and their parents for joining us. We also...