Employment trust scoops national award

Guernsey Employment Trust won the Small Supported Employment Award

The Guernsey Employment Trust (GET) has won an award in the UK for its "impactful work in inclusive employment".

It won the Small Supported Employment Award at the British Association of Supported Employment annual conference.

The trust said it was thrilled to receive national recognition and it was a "significant achievement" for the organisation and the island.

It said its team of 15 helps provide inclusion, belonging and meaningful work for people with disabilities and nuerodiversity.

Chief executive Nikki Ioannou-Droushiotis said the award highlighted the team's hard work and collaboration

The trust said it was driven by "a purpose to bring individuals and organisations together to harness talent and create diverse, inclusive workspaces".

Chief executive Nikki Ioannou-Droushiotis said: "The award is a true validation of the team's hard work, collaboration, respect and appreciation for one another.

"It is testament to our dedication to improving the lives of the disabled community in Guernsey."

The trust said it campaigned for the introduction of Guernsey's anti-discrimination legislation and it worked closely with local government, charities and the business community to "embrace" best practices under the law.

It said: "The number of people entering employment and work experience opportunities has increased, and the team has achieved an all-time high job retention rate of 76%, indicating their job matches and levels of support are effective. Meanwhile, the demand for the service continues to grow."