A Cudworth man with a learning disability has found his dream job with the help of a disability charity.

 

Daniel Hirst's disability affects his memory and speech and he contacted Mencap to develop his CV and learn new skills to help him find employment.

 

Daniel, 23, has since been hired as a software programmer for Sheffield-based health and safety services company HS Direct Ltd.

 

The company's director James Murphy said: "Daniel has been a fantastic addition to our team.

 

His work is excellent and he has fitted in incredibly well with all the other members of staff - we are very pleased to have him on board."

 

Mencap workers also helped Daniel, who also has a physical disability which affects his mobility, apply for funding so that he can pay for taxis to and from work.

 

Daniel said: "I was determined that I would accept my disabilities and find a way.

 

"I have gone from being the quiet new guy in the corner, to having a laugh and joke with my co-workers and having software out there selling on its first release."