• Replies 1 reply
  • Subscribers 27 subscribers
  • Views 461 views
  • Users 0 members are here
Options
Related
Hints and tips
  • To quote someone's message, first select/highlight the relevant text, and then use the Quote button that appears
  • To "mention" someone, type @ followed by the start of the forum name, and choose from the list; that person will get a notification of being mentioned

aspergers and employment

NAS74271

Hi I am a 36 yo diagnosed with aspergers I had a part time job working in the accounts department of a cleaning company three days but was made redundant due to the pandemic I have tried getting another job but have just come against a wall of rejection is there any help out for people like me in finding work   

  • Hello ,

    I'm sorry to hear that you were made redundant due to the pandemic. 

    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 

    I hope this helps,

    ChloeMod