Team Domenica - Open Minds Open Doors

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We equip people with learning disabilities and autism with the skills, confidence and independence they need to gain meaningful employment and thrive

Welcome to Team Domenica

About Us

The North Star

Our Cafés, Coffee and Online Shop

Our Impact

4.7%

of people with learning disabilities are in paid work in England (NHS Digital, 2024)

80%

of Team Domenica candidates find work through our Supported Internship Programme

82%

of Team Domenica candidates sustain their roles for two years or more

60+

employers are part of our network, leading the way in inclusive employment

83%

of our community have positively changed their perception of people with learning disabilities in the workplace

85%+

of Team Domenica candidates feel happier, more confident, independent and skilled

Learn more about how Team Domenica are opening minds, changing lives, and making an impact

Our Impact

Our candidates

Our pioneering model works; it’s been tried and tested over ten years. Through personalised training and partnerships, we create meaningful opportunities for people with learning disabilities and autism – known as ‘candidates’ to reflect their readiness for work.

In 2018, with the help of Team Domenica’s personalised training programmes, Jack secured a job at Brighton i360. He was thrilled to receive his first pay cheque and loves spending his earnings on days out with his boyfriend.

Over the years, the i360 has gone through several changes – and through it all, Jack has remained a constant. His reliability, hard work and positive attitude have made him a real asset to his team. Jack loves his job and is just one of the many young people we have supported into the workplace.

I’ve been working [at Brighton i360] for seven or eight years. That’s a long time I must admit! Team Domenica helped me get my job and I am very happy here. I feel confident. I like to meet customers and staff to be honest. I am proud!

Jack, employed at Brighton i360