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...
We are absolutely delighted to share some fantastic news! Esther Brittan, HR Operations Manager UK&I at Hilton, has been awarded an MBE in the 2025 New Year Honours List for her incredible dedication to volunteering and charity work. Esther has worked closely with...
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 Candidate Rory has increased his confidence and customer service skills through a paid role at The Cornish Seal Sanctuary, with the support of WorkFit. Rory's journey Rory has a keen interest in wildlife, and as a scuba diver, a passion for sea dwelling...
How would you describe yourself? I’m fun, quirky, flirty, dashingly handsome, friendly and helpful. Do you live at home? No, I moved out to my flat a few years ago. I live alone now. Where do you work? What do you do? I work for The Fire and Rescue Service. I am an...
We are delighted to announce that our candidate Henrietta, known as Hetti, has successfully gained a paid, permanent position with furnishing retailer Dunelm in one of their stores in south west England. Hetti’s role is Café Assistant and she has a range of duties...
WorkFit recently asked Roy Perrett of Wiltshire Police to describe the journey that his WorkFit candidate Luke has undertaken over the last two and a half years culminating in Luke achieving his City & Guilds in Employability Skills. Luke came to Wiltshire Police...
At WorkFit we support candidates and employers in a wide range of ways. Many candidates are able to source potential employers themselves, and then obtain the help they need from us to make the placement a reality. One such candidate was Todd in the South West of...
In our last blog we told you about the success of Lane’s placement with Wiltshire Police earlier this year. The Wiltshire Police team had been so impressed by WorkFit that they were keen to take on another candidate and have recently welcomed Vivian to the team....
We are delighted by the development of our partnership with Wiltshire Police. Through collaborative work with the force we have been able to create four placements at stations in the county. Wiltshire Police have also supported us with fundraising, conference...