New business confidence is bringing an upturn in jobs for people with learning disabilities.
New business confidence is bringing an upturn in jobs for people with learning disabilities.
A few days ago, an email arrived with the subject line: ‘Moishe asked to have this in the Kisharon newsletter.’
When it comes to job satisfaction and fulfilment Ephraim Cohen’s job delivers – in spades. The 21-year-old Mancunian is a new support worker at Kisharon’s house in Montpelier Rise, Golders Green, home to five young men with mild to moderate learning disabilities.
Patients in hospital over Rosh Hashanah can make kiddush and enjoy apple dipped in honey. The kiddush boxes, which have been paid for by an anonymous donor, will be presented to patients with a hearty L’Shana Tova meal from Bedside Kosher.
Employers have started to welcome back people supported by Kisharon now coronavirus restrictions are lifting.
Kisharon’s boxes of Pesach essentials for the British Army went to Jewish personnel in the Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force who are serving in the UK and overseas.
Kisharon is helping people with learning disabilities to set up small businesses, filling the gap caused by the loss of countless jobs because of Covid.
Kisharon’s employment programme has been devastated by Covid, leaving jobless learning disabled employees despondent.
Kisharon provides approximately 1,250 hours of work for adults with learning disabilities every month through its social enterprises and employment programme.
