Research has shown that people with learning disabilities can become very committed and reliable members of a workforce. Our qualified and experienced WorkAid team supports employers by helping candidates through on-the-job training, form completion and health and safety awareness. And our Powerful Trainers service can help all employees better understand how to enjoy working with their new colleagues and think more positively about learning disabilities in general.
The WorkAid service is entirely tailored to the individual needs of both the applicant and the employer, as our candidates attest:
‘This opportunity has boosted my self-esteem and confidence so much that I was able to attend an interview on my own – and I got the job!’
Dean Andrews, WorkAid candidate
WorkAid Partner Employers
Employers that have provided roles for WorkAid candidates include:
• British Heart Foundation
• The Salvation Army
• St Wilfred's Hospice
• Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre
• The Garden Centre Group
• Steps to work partnership
• Sainsburys
• Marks and Spencer
• WRVS
• Southern
Contact us to find out how you can become a partner employer and how your organisation can benefit from the skills and qualities of an exceptional team player.
Confidentiality and diversity
We understand the rights of both the individual and the employer with regard to confidentiality, so we work responsibly with both parties to respect privacy at every step.
Everything we do at the Aldingbourne Trust and WorkAid is designed to address and overcome the barriers of diversity and discrimination and to promote equality for all.
