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May is ‘Share a Story Month’ and we’re sharing with you the story of the people we support. 

Meet Jordan

Jordan came to Ealing Mencap in 2012.  At the beginning of Jordan’s journey at Ealing Mencap, he wanted to gain his travelling independence and therefore began travel training. 

Ealing Mencap supported Jordan to learn the skills to travel safely around London. Once he gained his travelling independence the sky was the limit for Jordan. Who then applied for Ealing Mencap’s Project Search program. 

He passed the assessment and took his place on the internship at the Hilton Hotel, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. Here, he took part in three rotations of kitchen porter, cleaner and meeting operations, also gaining his Health and Hygiene Certificate along the way!  After a long year of hard work, learning new things and dedication, Jordan graduated! He told us that he looks back on this day and feels “proud and positive.” 

After graduating, Ealing Mencap continued to support Jordan to find a job. He started completing work experience at Mandeville School and once the staff saw how committed and helpful Jordan is, they offered him a paid position! 

He has continued to work at Mandeville School for the last 9 years as a kitchen assistant. 

Jordan told us that his roles include “cleaning, food prep and supporting the lunch service.” 

The things he likes about working at the school is that it has “nice staff and he gets paid”. 

Jordan likes the staff and feels comfortable because “they give clear instructions and help me to learn new things.”  Even though it was challenging at first, he now knows what he is doing and feels very confident. 

Ealing Mencap continues to support Jordan when he attends our Dare 2 Dream Service during the school holidays. He says he likes to come back to “see his friends and staff, learn new skills and get support with maths.”

Ealing Mencap’s relationship with Jordan has been a long one and we are proud of all the successes he has had across many of our services! 

Through Jordan’s journey, Ealing Mencap proudly stands by its mission to make a better life for people with Learning Disabilities, celebrating every achievement and milestone along the way. As Jordan continues to shine, his story reminds us all of the boundless possibilities for Ealing Mencap that lie ahead as we continue to support people with Learning Disabilities in Ealing, London and beyond. 

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