The National Autistic Society
The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people.
ABOUT US: 

We transform lives by providing support, information and practical advice for the 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK, as well as their three million family members and carers. Since 1962, autistic people have turned to us at key moments or challenging times in their lives, be it getting a diagnosis, going to school or finding work.
We change attitudes by improving public understanding of autism and the difficulties many autistic people face. We also work closely with businesses, local authorities and government to help them provide more autism-friendly spaces, deliver better services and improve laws.

WHY OUR WORK MATTERS: 

We provide an important service to help autistic children and young people make friends, develop their social skills and develop a sense of independence and confidence. It is a safe and supportive space for those with autism to be accepted for who they are and to be able to try new things and have fun while they do!

OUR VALUES: 
We learn from real experience. We’ve spent over 5 years working together with people on the autism spectrum. No one has more practical knowledge of autism. But we move with the times and we understand that there’s always more to learn.§We tell it like it is. We share what we have learned about autism, so that more people can make informed decisions and lead the best lives possible.§We inspire. We celebrate progress, open up new possibilities, spur people into action and motivate change§We are courageous. We won’t accept ignorance or inequality, and we’ll never stop pushing for more understanding, greater support and a better world for people on the autism spectrum.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN OUR PEOPLE: 

Sense of fun and humour§Empathy§A calm approach and a patient attitude§Ability to volunteer as part of a team§A knowledge of autism would be ideal, but we offer autism-specific training

HOW WE ARE DIFFERENT: 

We seek applications from anyone interested in the role, but particularly welcome applications from those on the autism spectrum.

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