North West

Ben- My Story

Ben- My Story

This is me. My name is Ben and I am 18 years old. I am so happy to have my job at MPT as it makes a great addition to my CV. My favourite parts of my job are entering information on the computers, photocopying and checking the printers. I get on really well with my...

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The Reader wins at the Brain Charity Awards

The Reader wins at the Brain Charity Awards

We are delighted to reveal that the winner of The Brain Charity’s 25th Anniversary Award for Most Supportive Employer is WorkFit employer The Reader Café! The Reader is a national charity and social enterprise based in Liverpool. Since 2002 they have pioneered the use...

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WorkFit- a Parents Perspective

WorkFit- a Parents Perspective

Parents are a vital part of the WorkFit process. They are often a part of candidate assessments and support their children through the process of getting a placement every step of the way. Julie, the mother of our candidate Thomas, recently told us about the positive...

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MPT take on a WorkFit candidate

MPT take on a WorkFit candidate

Today’s guest post comes from one of our partners, MPT, who have just welcomed Ben on a 12 week work placement: It is with great pleasure that MPT recently welcomed our new staff member Ben to the Trafford Park Line team. He will be working alongside our...

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“My job is amazing, fun and rewarding!”

“My job is amazing, fun and rewarding!”

WorkFit and the South Manchester Down’s Syndrome Support Group (SMDSSG) have recently been working with  Tesco in Greater Manchester to develop a permanent paid job for Conor (right). SMDSSG work in partnership with WorkFit in a Local Support Network (LSN) capacity....

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“His work ethic is incredible”!

“His work ethic is incredible”!

WorkFit have recently had the pleasure of working with Horwich Cohen Coghlan (HCC) Solicitors in Manchester to create a permanent paid position for Bilal. Earlier in the year Bilal had completed a successful work experience placement at Eastlands Trust. HCC Solicitors...

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Amy – My Story

Amy – My Story

My name is Amy.  I work as a Café Assistant at the Home Café. I am a volunteer.  I am on a 12 week volunteer placement.           I work with Lucy. Lucy says I am doing really well.     My mum is very proud of me. My mum says my...

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Amy – My Story

Amy likes to help people in her volunteer placement

“I like people and like to help people.”  WorkFit North West has recently been working with Home Community Cafe to offer a voluntary placement as a Café Assistant to Amy. Following a successful informal interview, Amy began working at the café. Amy’s main tasks are,...

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