"I have settled into my role and feel happy with the job." AEM Employment Services helps autistic user find work

A* has recently settled into her new role as an Autism Practitioner at Autism East Midlands, but before this, she sought the help of Autism East Midlands' employment service to help her find a suitable role for her and overcome the barriers that so many autistic people face in finding employment.

She shares her story and hopes to encourage others to seek out the service if they are struggling with finding work or in navigating some of the challenges of getting a job as an autistic jobseeker.

"I have worked with Oliver at AEM since July 2023. We spent time at first looking at job roles that might interest me and any barriers that may need to be overcome to be successful in a role. We looked at my CV and worked on interview technique and prepared potential interview question answers.

Oliver helped me to look for suitable job roles and eventually we applied to Autism East Midlands to work as an autism practitioner. Oliver attended the interview with me, and I was successful in getting the role. Oliver came to the beginning of training for the role to show where I would be training and to introduce me to the trainer. He was even able to come and find me when I got lost finding the venue in the snow!

I have settled into my role and feel happy with the job. Oliver has kept in touch offering help where necessary. He was able to help me complete my Care Certificate spending time going through all of the paperwork. I would advise any autistic jobseekers to reach out to Autism East Midlands employment services as they work with you to reach and maintain employment."

* This testimonial has been posted anonymously at the request of the service user.