Well done to Kirsty at Odeon in Sheffield, and Joseph at Parklands Leisure Centre (part of the Fusion Lifestyle Group) in Okehampton, who are both celebrating their one year work anniversaries! Joseph said about his job as a Leisure Centre Assistant: ‘I love lots...
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WorkFit Update: September 2023
Thank you to everyone at the new Specsavers store at Sainsbury’s Castlepoint, Bournemouth, for choosing the Down's Syndrome Association as their nominated charity. We are looking forward to working with the team to create a job opportunity for one of our WorkFit...
WorkFit Update: August 2023
Earlier this month, Florence celebrated her 1 year anniversary at Searcy’s where she works as a Conference and Training Waiter. Florence also works as a General Catering Assistant at Baxter Storey. She was recently awarded a certificate for being a finalist in the...
WorkFit Update: July 2023
WorkFit candidate Victoria, and WorkFit Officer Becki, met with Peter Gibson MP at XPO Logistics in Darlington. Victoria enjoyed showing Peter around her workplace where she is employed as a Customer Service Administrator. Peter Gibson MP said 'It was great to meet...
Lucy’s supported internship at East Riding of Yorkshire Council led to a permanent paid position.
WorkFit Candidate Lucy completed a supported internship in customer relations at East Riding of Yorkshire Council with support from WorkFit and East Riding College. She has now been employed in a permanent paid position as a support assistant. Lucy's journey As Lucy...
Sarah’s Story
Hello, my name is Sarah. I have Mosaic Down’s syndrome – one in 1,000 people have Down’s syndrome, but only 1 in 50,000 have Mosaic Down’s syndrome like me. I am not very academic, but I get by on what I know and putting on a front and looking as if I know what I’m...
WorkFit North Evaluation Reports
We wanted to let you know that our formal evaluation reports for the WorkFit 'North' Project (2017-2020) have been published. We are delighted with the findings and hope that you enjoy reading the feedback from our members who have Down's syndrome, their families and...
Angus is working from home with support from The Developer Society and WorkFit.
Angus is working from home with support from The Developer Society and WorkFit. The Impact of Covid-19 Since the Covid-19 pandemic hit in March 2020 people who have Down’s syndrome have been disproportionately impacted in terms of employment. The majority of WorkFit...
Meet Craig who’s lovin’ it at McDonald’s
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,...
A Parent’s Perspective – Aaron’s job at XPO Manchester
WorkFit - A Parent’s Perspective It was great to hear how much Aaron is enjoying his job at XPO in Manchester. We always love to hear from all those involved in our placements and so we're delighted to hear the thoughts of his mother Carole: “I am so proud of Aaron at...