Hello | New world, Looking for a career job. Autistic and it's hard!

hello,

Just join the communty partly since I need help and support to get a job. Or at least a step in the door to get myself out for a job. I'm autistic and have been diagnosed since I was 4 years old with very little help other than the two wonderful people who I live with. I am from Australia and living in northeast Yorkshire. Times are rough as we speak with the cost of all things to the point that my basic freelancing is not making me anything. Been on Jobseeker's allowance since 2016 and yeah feels bad that I don't work compare to others.

32-year-old who is looking for work and who is on the autistic spectrum and has learning disabilities. As you can tell my spelling and grammar are not great by any means (Using Grammarly and spell checker) but I never let that get to me. I'm more of a practical person than a theoretical, more hands-on person.

Based in Redcar and wanted to know what is in my area who can help and who can slot me into a job, It's not as simple as applying for a job, I wish it was but jobs always need education and information that I don't have or can supply. I have indeed opened up my LinkedIn page and sent emails to three job companies like Tesco even though I think that I can do better with email as my CV is so basic that I just used my LinkedIn CV. 

Where and how would I go about with my CV knowing that I can't put one together and I'm so embarrassed that I'm in my 30s with nothing to add or show? I also sent an email to OCS Group since they have a job offer but the deal is I'm not a normal person and just can't submit, just need an extra hand and a face-to-face with a job-related deal.

 Job-related that I will be into or have been looking at are catering and hospitality, I'm good with computers and hardware and also jobs like working in a store like Tesco. 

Does anyone have a hard time getting a job also?

Part-time job able to earn money and then get my feet going... 

Thanks

   

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  • Hi and welcome to the community!

    The NAS has just revamped the employment-related section of its advice and guidance, which is now much more comprehensive than before.

    You might find several of the articles there helpful. For example:

    NAS - How can I find a job that’s right for me?

    Which includes:

    • Exploring career options
    • Your interests and preferences
    • Your motivations and values
    • Your strengths, skills and experience
    • Your access needs and reasonable adjustments
    • Links, resources and article sources

    And:

    NAS - Support to get work experience and find a job

    Includes:

    • On this page
    • Volunteering
    • Apprenticeships and supported internships
    • Employment support programmes
    • Recruitment agencies and targeted hiring
    • Government support including Jobcentre Plus
    • Resources from charities and other organisations
    • Benefits and financial support
    • Links, resources and article sources

    In case it's not included in the NAS's links, BASE has a lot of member organisations that offer supported employment services, one or more of which might be local to you:

    British Association for Supported Employment

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  • Hi and welcome to the community!

    The NAS has just revamped the employment-related section of its advice and guidance, which is now much more comprehensive than before.

    You might find several of the articles there helpful. For example:

    NAS - How can I find a job that’s right for me?

    Which includes:

    • Exploring career options
    • Your interests and preferences
    • Your motivations and values
    • Your strengths, skills and experience
    • Your access needs and reasonable adjustments
    • Links, resources and article sources

    And:

    NAS - Support to get work experience and find a job

    Includes:

    • On this page
    • Volunteering
    • Apprenticeships and supported internships
    • Employment support programmes
    • Recruitment agencies and targeted hiring
    • Government support including Jobcentre Plus
    • Resources from charities and other organisations
    • Benefits and financial support
    • Links, resources and article sources

    In case it's not included in the NAS's links, BASE has a lot of member organisations that offer supported employment services, one or more of which might be local to you:

    British Association for Supported Employment

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