The programme is aimed at anyone with autism and learning disabilities who is living in the Sheffield area, over the age of 16 and not in employment, education, or training.  

The aim of the programme is to support adults through the five-stage supported employment model, providing personalised to one-to-one intensive support to overcome barriers, progress towards and sustain employment long term. 

Support will have a focus on the following journey towards securing and sustaining work, our team will help with:  

• Client engagement: Supporting individuals to access the programme at a time and place that suits them 
• Vocational profiling: Supporting individuals to recognise their strengths and skills and develop goals and aspirations 
• Job finding: Helping individuals to develop employability skills, support with job applications, interview practice and understanding how to connect with employers 
• Employer engagement: We will be working with employers alongside the support to identify vacancies and opportunities to suit the needs of those on our programme 
• On and off the job support: Enabling individuals to access support in the workplace from job coaching, mentoring as well as support and awareness for the employer 

Eligibility 

To be eligible for this programme you must meet the following criteria:

• Live in Sheffield City Council area
• Be over the age of 18 
• We can accept referrals for those between 16-18 if there is no other appropriate support for the individual
• Have autism and / or a learning disability 
• Not be in employment, education or training 
• Not be currently accessing another DWP funded programme 

This programme is now running and we are accepting referrals – please do contact our team to register an interest in this support

Contact us on:  

Employmentsupport@autismplus.co.uk or on 0114 3840300.