Learn and Thrive

Who we are

In a world where everyone with Down's syndrome thrives, Learn and Thrive is dedicated to supporting learners with Down’s syndrome to access specialist support and empowering them to thrive throughout their lives. We believe everyone has the right to a fulfilling life within their community, regardless of their diagnosis. Learn and Thrive understands the barriers created by society for individuals with Down’s syndrome and is committed to providing online tools to break through these barriers and facilitate their best life.

Supporting learners with Down’s syndrome to access specialist support to help them learn and thrive. Using digital tools and resources to empower people with Down’s syndrome to thrive throughout their lives.

We all have the right to a fulfilling life within our community.
A diagnosis of Down’s syndrome must never be a barrier to life and love.

Our culture and values

You will become an integral part of a thriving and happy team that are passionate about their work and the impact it has.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued, and your voice is heard, then this might be the role for you!

We believe in empowering everyone we work with, making things better, and building trust through openness. If you're ready to own your potential, prioritise positive impact, and communicate directly and candidly, we invite you to apply now and join us on this rewarding journey of making things better for those we serve.

Values and culture is central to our working lives. As a remote team, it is vital we live our values and celebrates success as a team and as individuals.

We have three key values, that we have split into behaviours, so we all know exactly what they mean. A simple word means a different thing to every person. We are clear in our communication, so our values are:

Empowering everyone we work with – which means

·         Own their potential: We foster a culture that celebrates individual strengths and ambitions, allowing each person to discover and develop their unique talents.

·         Shape their experiences: We champion autonomy by providing opportunities for individuals to contribute meaningfully, continually develop their skills, take ownership of their work, and make impactful decisions.

·         Thrive together: We prioritise collaboration and collective success, building teams where diverse perspectives are valued and individuals support one another's achievements.

·         We collaborate: We empower those with and without Down’s syndrome to drive change, create solutions, and implement plans. We are committed to sharing our work, skills, and ideas throughout the wider community and professional networks. We never gatekeep information.

Making things better – which means

·         Embracing continuous improvement: We strive for excellence. We actively seek out opportunities to learn, adapt, and innovate, striving to constantly improve ourselves, our processes, and our impact.

·         Championing solutions: We are problem-solvers at heart. We approach challenges with a proactive and resourceful mindset, seeking solutions to improve things

·         Prioritising positive impact: We measure success by the impact we have on people's lives. We are accountable for how we show up and strive to leave a positive mark on everything we touch.

Building trust through Openness – which means

·         Communicating directly and candidly: We value clarity in our interactions. We are truthful, share information openly, and encourage constructive feedback.

·         Embracing vulnerability: We acknowledge our strengths and weaknesses. We are willing to share mistakes and seek help, we build trust and strong relationships by being honest and transparent.

·         We do the right thing: Our actions align with our words. We strive for consistency, do what we say, and hold ourselves and each other accountable.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

At Learn and Thrive, we value diversity, and prioritise building trust through openness.

We have clear Equality and Diversity policies in place, and much more importantly we champion and value diversity. We know it's an area we need to improve on, so we are actively seeking team members from diverse backgrounds.