We are thrilled to announce the success of the WorkFit team and our partner employer, GXO, at the British Association for Supported Employment (BASE) Awards 2023. The BASE awards are an opportunity to celebrate the wonderful work that takes place across the Supported...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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. 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...
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,...