Work for us
Founded in 1962, we are the UK’s leading charity for autistic people and their families. We are here to transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people.
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We are committed to ensuring that our staff feel valued, supported and appreciated for their efforts. We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, energise you, motivate you and inspire you, both at work and outside of work.
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Your development is important to us. All learning styles and learning needs are supported at the National Autistic Society and we have a network of UK Learning and Development specialists to support these needs.
- full induction and eLearning topics offered to all colleagues; inductions are specifically tailored to each job role. There are over 300 eLearning topics available to National Autistic Society colleagues
- all colleagues receive 5 autism modules whatever role they are undertaking
- supervision, annual appraisal and continued professional development offered in line with chosen career pathways
- Care Certificate in England and Social Care Worker registration supported in the devolved nations (Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland)
- apprenticeships, if appropriate to job roles, offered across all jobs in England. Equivalent qualifications offered in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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As a responsible caring employer, we like to make sure our employees are well looked after, we offer a range of benefits to assist in helping you look after the most important person you.
- free access to Head Space for all employees.
- we have partnered up with Health Assured who not only provide an Employee Assistance programme which is free, confidential and accessible 24/7, but also Bereavement Support Service, Online CBT, Medical Support, My Health Advantage App and much more !
- eyecare vouchers
- mental health first aiders at the charity
- flexible working
- we offer 2x Death-in-Service Iife insurance to eligible employees
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- discounts on shopping
- season ticket loans
- pension
- cycle to work scheme
- 2x death in service for all employees
- generous annual leave.
Support worker roles
Make a difference in this key worker role within our adult services. You will receive training and support to develop your career in social care.
School based roles
We have been providing specialist autism education for more than 50 years, supporting children and young people aged from 4 to 21.
Office based roles
Whether you work in fundraising or campaigning, human resources, IT or governance, you’ll be helping the world understand autism.
Meet the team
Find out what it's like to work for us
Other employment opportunities
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