A huge welcome to Sid, our newest recruit.
Sid is a trainee at Wood-B, one of our work-placed programmes for adults with learning disabilities, where he has gained the skills and confidence needed to secure a job at our café in Bryngarw Country Park.
Richard Hughes, Chief Executive of Awen Cultural Trust, said:
“As a Disability Confident leading organisation, we are fully committed to improving employment opportunities for disabled people and making Awen an inclusive employer. Sid has been volunteering at our café in Bryngarw Country Park for a few weeks and we have seen him thrive within the workplace. I’m delighted that Sid has been successfully appointed as a casual café assistant – pop in a say hello during your visit, you can be assured of a warm welcome and a fantastic cup of coffee!”