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Getting Work

JS

Hello

Does anyone have any advice on getting work. Our son is 25 has high functioning autism/Asperger’s. He does have some sensory issues which need to be taken account of and is a little dyspraxic which makes him slower at some tasks,but he has high intelligence and is very reliable. We thought starting with something part time might ease him in and be less overwhelming and he has been to some interviews for jobs working with small animals (his preferred area - he has a BSc degree in animal behavioural science) but despite them appearing to go well, he never gets the position. We don’t know if his autism is putting employers off. He prefers to be open and honest about his ASD. Any advice on getting a job in his preferred field - or anywhere else for that matter would be welcome.

  • Hello @JS

    Unfortunately, we are not able to offer direct support to people who are searching for work. However, here are some resources which may help: 

    Firstly, our ‘Finding Work’ handbook aims to support autistic job seekers to find work. This digital workbook is designed to help autistic adults prepare themselves for employment. Topics include understanding autism better, choosing a suitable role, applying for roles, preparing for and getting through interviews, finding work experience, working on communication and social skills, managing anxiety and preparing for the workplace. It can be downloaded for free here: https://www.autism.org.uk/shop/products/books-and-resources/finding-work-interactive-ebook 
     
    We have also made available a free online learning module designed to help autistic job seekers entering the job market in understanding their strengths and what next steps they could take towards gaining meaningful employment or work: 
    https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/professional-development/training-and-conferences/employment/finding-employment 

     

    Additionally, it could be worthwhile looking at the Evenbreak website for listed job vacancies (http://www.evenbreak.co.uk/). Even break matches disabled job seekers with employers looking to build a diverse workforce. 
     

    The British Association of Supported Employment, who have a database of supported employment agencies, so you can search for one in your local area: www.base-uk.org 

    Remploy, an organisation which supports people with disabilities and those experiencing complex barriers to work, into mainstream employment: www.remploy.co.uk 

     

    I have also included a link to our job-page: 

     https://www.autism.org.uk/get-involved/work-for-us 

     

    Within this page you can click on our job and volunteering page to find out about our current employment and volunteering opportunities with The National Autistic Society. We particularly welcome applications from autistic people. 

      

    Finally, you can find more information about seeking a job, and about your rights in work here: 

    https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/employment 

    Wishing your son all the best in his search,

    ChloeMod