Severn Trent’s ongoing commitment to diversity has been recognised, as it was crowned winners at this year’s BASE awards.
The British Association for Supported Employment named Severn Trent winners in the popular category of ‘Large Employer of the Year’, for its work in hiring and supporting Ed Daly.
Fewer than 5% of people who have a learning disability are in paid employment, but 86% of people who have a learning disability and do not have a paid job would like one – and the awards recognised the commitment from Severn Trent to change that. Based on advice from WorkFit, Severn Trent removed the online application process to replace it with an accessible informal interview and site tour and went on to provide two in-house, work buddies that have fully embraced the WorkFit training and implemented it to support Ed in a fulfilling and meaningful role.
Alison Thwaite, WorkFit Employment Development Manager: ‘At the Down’s Syndrome Association our mission is to support people who have Down’s syndrome to lead full and rewarding lives and having a job is an important part of life for many of our members.
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