Support for autistic people in work

Below is a list of organisations that can give you additional support if you're an autistic person already in work.

Your local Jobcentre Plus

If you're part of the Light Touch or Working Enough groups, you can also be part of a new voluntary support offer.

It's designed to help you progress by providing individual and tailored support from a work coach.

To find out more, contact your local job centre.

Access to Work

Access to Work can help you get or stay in work if you have a physical or mental health condition or disability.

The support you'll get depends on your needs. Through Access to Work, you can apply for:

  • a grant to help pay for practical support with your work; this could include a job coach, or sign language interpreter, for example
  • support with managing your mental health at work
  • money to pay for communication support at job interviews

You can find more information about Access to Work on GOV.UK.

Autism Plus

Autism Plus offer fully funded support to people in work, including those in apprenticeships and internships.

To find out more visit the Autism Plus website

The National Autistic Society

Support at work guide

The National Autistic Society have developed a guide for autistic people in work. It includes tips for interacting and coping, and your rights.

Visit their website to find the support at work guide.

Asking for reasonable adjustments guide

The National Autistic Society also provide a guide on reasonable adjustments, which can help you:

  • understand what reasonable adjustments are
  • learn what adjustments have helped other autistic people
  • ask for adjustments you might need

Visit their website to find the asking for reasonable adjustments guide.

WorkWell

WorkWell is a free, UK government funded initiative designed to support individuals with health conditions or disabilities, whether a mental health or physical health concern.

Our friendly and experienced WorkWell team will help you stay in work or return to work if you’ve had to give up your job due to a health condition. This includes self-employed workers.

We offer:

  • a personal assessment to understand the best support for your needs
  • tailored plans to address your physical and mental wellbeing
  • access to local health services, wellbeing activities, and community support
  • careers advice and guidance to help you progress in your current job or explore new opportunities
  • tailored support from a dedicated Work and Health Coach

Watch our video to find out more about how WorkWell may be able to support you:

In Work Progression

In Work Progression supports Stockport residents who are in work but have limited career progression opportunities. They're here to help you build your skills to support your progression.

This initiative is commissioned by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and will support around 300 Stockport residents over a period of 2 years.

Who it's for

The service is for:

  • people in low-paid or low-skilled jobs
  • those on zero-hour, casual, or temporary/seasonal contracts
  • the self-employed with limited earning potential
  • individuals at risk of redundancy

What we offer

We offer:

  • one-to-one coaching
  • support and guidance to build your skills
  • help with CV, interviews, and job search strategies
  • practical hands-on workshops to boost your employability

Eligibility

To use the service, you must:

  • be aged 18 or over
  • have the right to live and work in the UK
  • be a Stockport resident

Contact us

If you think you could benefit from In Work Progression, contact our Work and Skills Navigators: