NAS Employment Online Branch

The NAS Employment Online Branch is currently dormant and not responding to messages or comments, due to a lack of volunteers. If you'd be interested in volunteering with us please email [email protected].

Whilst we can't offer specific advice for your circumstances, you can visit our website for some general guidance.

Our Employment pages also offer some information about different areas of employment: https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/employment

For general help: https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/help-and-support

Employment Apply for jobs, find out more about our autism-friendly employment programmes, and what were doing to support autistic people in the workplace. Youll find out more about the latest job opportunities for autistic job seekers, hear more about the Autism at Work programme, and how we work with leading....

There are two more roles available on the NAS website!

The first role is for an autistic candidate interested in working as a Loader/refuse collection at Veolia in Croydon. The closing date for this one is Friday 7 July 2023 by which to apply.

The second role is for an autistic candidate interested in working as a Sweeper at Veolia in Haringey, N17. The closing date for this one is Friday 7 July 2023 by which to apply.

Here is our Job Opportunities Board link where both of these can be found.

Job opportunities We work with leading employers including J.P. Morgan, Auto Trader UK and more across a wide range of industries to create accessible job opportunities for autistic people looking for work. Job seekers can find out more about the Autism at Work programme and apply for the latest vacancies.

There are currently two great roles on the NAS jobs board through the Autism at Work Programme. One is in the Birmingham area and the other is in Gloucestershire area.

The first role is for an autistic candidate interested in working as a Workflow Administrator at Sutton Coldfield Group Practice in Sutton Coldfield. The closing date for this one is Friday 30 June 2023 by which to apply.

The second role is for an autistic candidate interested in working as a Production Operative/Trainee Weaver at Arville Textiles Ltd in Dursley, Gloucestershire. The closing date for this one is Monday 3 July 2023 by which to apply.

Here is our Job Opportunities Board link where both of these can be found.

Job opportunities We work with leading employers including J.P. Morgan, Auto Trader UK and more across a wide range of industries to create accessible job opportunities for autistic people looking for work. Job seekers can find out more about the Autism at Work programme and apply for the latest vacancies.

New Role Available: Leaflet Distributor at Excel Cleaning
Role: Leaflet Distributor – Excel Cleaning, Harrogate.
Location: Harrogate, Wetherby and Knaresborough area
Salary: £10.50 per hour
Essential: Driving License

Closing Date for Applications: Friday 24th March

More information about the role is available at: The Autism at Work employment Jobs Board:
(https://www.autism.org.uk/.../employment/job-opportunities)

Sales Assistant role at Zara Bristol: An exciting new role through the NAS Autism at Work Programme is available. There is only a two week window to apply, kindly follow the link below for more information and application guidelines.
Link: https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/employment/job-opportunities

We're taking a break over Christmas and New Year, but will be back with new content and resources in January! We wish you all very happy holidays.

One final post from us today - the NAS are advertising a new role on the Autism at Work Jobs Board. It's an IT Systems Integrator role for Raynor Foods Limited.

You can find loads more information about the role on the Autism at Work Jobs Board (https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/employment/job-opportunities) and if you need some tips and advice for applying for jobs – then you can check out the FREE Finding Employment module here: https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/professional-development/training-and-conferences/employment/finding-employment

Job opportunities We work with leading employers including J.P. Morgan, Auto Trader UK and more across a wide range of industries to create accessible job opportunities for autistic people looking for work. Job seekers can find out more about the Autism at Work programme and apply for the latest vacancies.

November 14th - November 18th is Anti-Bullying week. The NAS have some information about dealing with bullying at school, in the workplace, and online.

Dealing with bullying- a guide for autistic adults In this guide you will find practical guidance and advice about what bullying is, including cyberbullying, what to do if you think you are being bullied and how to stay safe. 

An article covering some of the many positives that come from employing autistic people ☺

The case for employing autistic people Why hire autistic staff? A 2019 report revealed that 68% of UK employers struggle to find the right workers. Meanwhile, rough estimates show that 16% of autistic adults are currently in full time, paid employment. Although this number is a vast underestimate at best, it is still clear that the major...

A useful list from Autism Hampshire about making workplaces more autism friendly.

Making workplaces autism-friendly Making workplaces autism-friendly

Where are you currently at on your employment journey? We'd like to know what you want to see more of on this page!

AS Mentoring present 'Looking For Work - Programme'
Who: autistic and neurodivergent adults who are in their final year of study for a higher education level qualification (Level 4 – 9; foundation degree to PhD) or who have completed their course of study within the last academic year i.e. 20/21 or 21/22
When: January 2023-March 2023.
Where: Virtually via Zoom.
For more information please email - [email protected]

Employment Autism have launched a new podcast about employment for autistic people. In this episode, they interview Ian Iceton, who's completed his doctoral research into the challenges of recruitment for autistic people. There's both a transcript and the recording available.

Opportunities for organisations Ian Iceton talks to Employment Autism about the findings of his PhD research.

If you're after local support, the NAS has volunteer-led branches across the country. Use the link below to fid out if there is a local branch near you.

Branches We have 116 volunteer-led branches across the UK, covering almost three quarters of the country. Our hard-working volunteers run support, information and social activities for autistic adults, children and their families in their local area. And they organise and join in with fundraising and campaig...

It's important to look after your mental health both when you're looking for jobs, and when you're in work. Mind provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. Click on the link below to see examples of the topics they cover.

Information & Support When you’re living with a mental health problem, or supporting someone who is, access to the right information is vital.

You do not have to talk about your autism at work. It’s your choice who you tell and how much you tell them. Talking about your autism may help in some situations, but not others.

Scope have some tactics that disabled people have used to make working life more comfortable.

Work attitudes to disability | Disability charity Scope UK How to handle attitudes to disability and talk about your condition or impairment in the workplace as a disabled employee.

An interesting blog post on autism and intersectionality at work.

Autism and intersectionality Mahlia discusses how autism is just one aspect of a person's experience and that consideration should be given to all of them.

What are Disability Confident employers?🤨
One quick way to identify which employers are positive about inclusivity and accessibility for disabled people is to look for the ‘Disability Confident’ accreditation.
Disability Confident is a government scheme that encourages organisations to take extra steps to incorporate inclusive practices for disabled people in the workplace.
There are three different levels of the scheme known as ‘committed’, ‘employer’, and ‘leader.’ Organisations at the higher levels such as ‘leader’ are proactively recruiting and supporting disabled workers.

Employers that have signed up to the Disability Confident scheme This document lists the employers that have signed up to the Disability Confident scheme, and their status (committed, employer or leader).

The NAS has some information about creating accessible environments. You might find some of these things useful when considering what environment you'd like to work in.

Accessible environments Our Accessible environments guide looks at how you can adapt your environment to support autistic people and their families.

Useful tool: FREE Finding Employment Online Course.
You may find this useful if you are:
- an autistic person looking for work
- an autistic person who is about to start a new role
- a teacher or parent who would like to support someone to find work
- employment professionals supporting autistic people

Please see the link below for more information. Or, if you have any questions email us at [email protected].

Have you already taken our course? Was there something particularly useful you got out of it? Let us know in the comments below!

Finding employment Access our online course to find out more about the steps involved in applying for work, interviewing tips and starting a role. Our online training module is FREE to download thanks to our sponsors, The City Bridge Trust.

CareTrade run a range of projects and programmes, which focus on supporting autistic adults to become ‘work-ready’, to be able to enter employment and to continue to get the support they need throughout their journey.

Autism Support – CareTrade CareTrade run a range of projects and programmes, which focus on supporting autistic adults to become ‘work-ready’, to be able to enter employment and to continue to get the support they need throughout their journey.

Employment Autism have a large range of resources that vary depending on where you're at on your employment journey. Click the link below to explore resources and information that might be relevant to you.

I am an autistic person Look here for guidance on finding and keeping work, from job search through to retirement.

Following on with our video theme, in these videos Catherine highlights five key aspects to recruitment and interviews that employers and employees should be aware of, as well as offering advice on how and where to get further support.

Top autism tips: employment - recruitment and interviews Top 5 autism tips for autistic people and employers on recruitment and interviews

In these two videos, Emily highlights four key aspects to reasonable adjustments that employers and employees should be aware of, and offers advice on how and where to get further support.

Top autism tips: employment - reasonable adjustments Top tips for reasonable adjustments in the workplace

AS Mentoring & Autism Forward present 'Autistic Jobseekers Peer Support Group'.

Who: Autistic Job Seekers (18years + Independent and confident in joining an online session independently).
When: The first session will be in the first week of November. Time and date to be confirmed once participant numbers are confirmed. Monthly sessions will run for 2 hours.
Where: Virtually via Zoom.
Cost: Places in the group are free of charge - The group is funded by Autism Forward.
For more information please email - [email protected]

Scope's resource covering all the information you'll need to start your search for a job.

Finding jobs | Disability charity Scope UK Information and resources for disabled jobseekers on finding work, zero hour contracts and planning your job search.

In the guide below you will find information and advice about looking or applying for a job, whether or not you should disclose your autism diagnosis to a potential employer and local support that we offer.

Seeking work-autistic adults Useful tips and advice for autistic adults on applying for jobs, preparing for interviews, and more...

The National Autistic Society has a few new accessible job opportunities available on their website, check them out below!

Job opportunities We work with leading employers including J.P. Morgan, Auto Trader UK and more across a wide range of industries to create accessible job opportunities for autistic people looking for work. Job seekers can find out more about the Autism at Work programme and apply for the latest vacancies.

For more information please see: https://www.mencap.org.uk/advice-and-support/education-skills-and-work/traineeships

Did you know? - by working with the National Autistic Society, HB Cares have successfully provided work experience opportunities for autistic jobseekers in the hospitality industry and created resources for employers and employees.

HB cares programme HelmsBriscoe (HBcares) is our employment programme supporting employers and job seekers into the hospitality industry