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A Luv2meetU staff member from County Durham who has been supporting people with learning disabilities to stay connected during the pandemic has taken on a lockdown challenge to raise funds for the friendship and dating service where she works.
We're so proud of two of our amazing support workers in Hft Worcestershire, who have raised over £1,700 for their service by taking on a cycling challenge. Funds are set to go towards renovating a sensory room for people at the service to enjoy.
Our brilliant support workers are as important as ever, and are continuing to provide care to vulnerable adults at a time when they need it most. If you're looking for a role where you can make a difference every single day, visit our jobs pages to find vacancies in your area.
Visit our blog to read about one of our newest Luv2meetU members, who joined our friendship and dating service after experiencing some struggles at the start of the pandemic. She's since made many new friends and been able to smile during difficult days - and has even found a boyfriend!
Love is in the air for a Yorkshire couple, who got engaged this year after being matched by Luv2meetU, a friendship and dating agency for adults with learning disabilities and autism. Read their full story on the blog...
Hft was revealed as number 11 in this year’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers. The organisation was also the highest ranked charity and social care provider in the list released by the Government, which celebrates employers from a wide range of industries across both the public and private sectors. Apprentices account for around 20% of Hft’s workforce and are focused on gaining skills, experience and qualifications while earning a wage.
A woman from Devon is celebrating a career milestone this month as she reaches 40 years of supporting people with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. Sue Marley will be marking the occasion with her colleagues and the people she has been supporting for the last four decades at her side. The 58 year old has enjoyed a lifelong passion for care, beginning her career as a support worker at the age of 18 after studying residential care at college.
Seven people from Flintshire have successfully graduated from DFN Project SEARCH, an employment initiative that works to equip people with learning disabilities with everything they need to secure their first jobs. The Flintshire-based branch of the scheme, which operates across the UK, offers work placements and employability coaching – designed to help interns develop new skills, boost confidence and cover any training needs.
We're so proud of Charlie Strube, who took on a thrilling challenge last weekend when she completed a skydive for Hft! Charlie has been working for Hft for fifteen years and manages three supported living and residential services in Bishops Stortford. The 39 year old was inspired to take on the challenge by her staff team, who provided invaluable support when Charlie’s husband passed away last year.⠀
A group of adults with learning disabilities from Cornwall has been reaping the rewards of a charity grant and are now growing, cooking and eating food grown in their very own allotment. The keen gardeners are supported by Hft in Cornwall, where they have been maximising the use of their on-site green space over the last four months.
