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HO9 - Wellbeing Practitioner

Adult Services are looking to appoint a an enthusiastic and insightful Wellbeing Practitioner, who will be integral in developing and implementing a broad range of wellbeing services for adults with autism and learning disabilities. Read more

Published: 27th January, 2021

Updated: 5th March, 2021

Author: Marisa Brennan

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How Co-op members can support autistic people in Norfolk

How Co-op members can support autistic people in Norfolk

The Co-op has chosen the Autism Anglia Norfolk Opportunities Centre as one of the charities to benefit from the Co-op local community fund. To help them raise vital funds, members can select the Norfolk Opportunities Centre as their chosen charity. Read more

Published: 20th January, 2021

Updated: 2nd March, 2021

Author: Anna Smith

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Mum’s praise for ‘lifeline’ charity in lockdown

Mum’s praise for ‘lifeline’ charity in lockdown

“Without them we would have been severely impacted and it’s through this lockdown that I have realised even more, how much they understand my daughter.” Read more

Published: 24th February, 2021

Updated: 2nd March, 2021

Author: Anna Smith

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Essex

Essex

We are aware of the following support groups running in the Essex area. Please e-mail [email protected] if you are aware of a support group not listed below with details. Autism Anglia is not responsible for the content on any of these sites. Read more

Published: 12th May, 2017

Updated: 2nd March, 2021

Author: Dave Taylor

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E340 Music and Wellbeing Instructor

We have an exciting and rewarding vacancy at our Jigsaw Opportunities Centre, Colchester, for a dedicated and imaginative music and wellbeing instructor. Can you be the one to make a real difference to the lives of those we support? Read more

Published: 22nd February, 2021

Updated: 1st March, 2021

Author: Marisa Brennan

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N245 Senior Support Worker, Dereham

Our Dereham residential service is looking for a dedicated, professional and caring person to work with our residents and staff. You will find it to be a well organised, supportive and friendly working environment, so why not apply? Read more

Published: 9th February, 2021

Updated: 26th February, 2021

Author: Marisa Brennan

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N228 - Weekend Support Workers in Dereham & Norwich

We are looking for individuals to support our services at the weekends and can offer flexibility to accommodate shifts across weekdays and evenings to ensure you get the working pattern to suit you and your commitments. Read more

Published: 20th July, 2020

Updated: 26th February, 2021

Author: james hooks

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Autism Anglia represented at Neurodiversity Round Table event

Autism Anglia represented at Neurodiversity Round Table event

Welfare Rights Manager for Autism Anglia joined Robert Buckland MP for South Swindon, Lord Chancellor & Secretary of State for Justice at a Neurodiversity Round Table event. Read more

Published: 22nd February, 2021

Updated: 25th February, 2021

Author: Anna Smith

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Spectrum Life

Spectrum Life

This is our NEW Employee Assistance Programme and Benefit Hub that we launched at the end of 2020. Read more

Published: 5th February, 2021

Updated: 25th February, 2021

Author: Marisa Brennan

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D215 Learning Support Assistant

Doucecroft School are seeking an LSA to join their friendly and professional team to support our unique and wonderful students. Be part of our supportive school environment and make a real difference to the students that we support! Read more

Published: 18th December, 2020

Updated: 24th February, 2021

Author: Marisa Brennan

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D212 Learning Support Assistant Bank Staff

Doucecroft School in Colchester are looking to recruit a number of bank staff to be available at short notice to work as Learning Support Assistants, in the event of LSA staff absence. Hours are likely to be part time and dependant on the position that is needing to be filled at that time. Read more

Published: 9th December, 2020

Updated: 24th February, 2021

Author: Marisa Brennan

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Pre-diagnostic On-line Screens for Toddlers Ages 3-4

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Published: 1st July, 2020

Updated: 22nd February, 2021

Author: Dave Taylor

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Pre-diagnostic On-line Screens for Adolescents ages 12-15

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Published: 1st July, 2020

Updated: 22nd February, 2021

Author: Dave Taylor

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Pre-diagnostic On-line Screens for Young Adults (16 to 17 years)

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Published: 1st July, 2020

Updated: 22nd February, 2021

Author: Dave Taylor

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Pre-diagnostic On-line Screens for Adults (Ages 18 and over)

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Published: 1st July, 2020

Updated: 22nd February, 2021

Author: Dave Taylor

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Pre-diagnostic On-line Screens for Children Ages 4-11

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Published: 1st July, 2020

Updated: 22nd February, 2021

Author: Dave Taylor

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Pre-diagnostic On-line Screen – Relatives Questionnaire (RQ ) for ages 18 and above

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Published: 1st July, 2020

Updated: 22nd February, 2021

Author: Dave Taylor

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Pre-diagnostic On-line Screen – Teacher Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (T-SDQ ) for ages 4-17

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Published: 1st July, 2020

Updated: 22nd February, 2021

Author: Dave Taylor

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Pre-diagnostic On-line Screen – Informant Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (I-SDQ ) for ages 18 and above

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Published: 1st July, 2020

Updated: 22nd February, 2021

Author: Dave Taylor

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Diagnostics Screening Links

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Published: 27th January, 2021

Updated: 22nd February, 2021

Author: Dave Taylor

E288 - Support Workers - Full & Part Time, Colchester & Peldon Area

We have a number of vacancies, with varying hours and at various locations in and around Colchester. Being a Support Worker means every day is different.  Why not test your skills and personality with this rewarding role? Read more

Published: 20th July, 2020

Updated: 22nd February, 2021

Author: Daniel McCullagh

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E282 - Support Worker - Intensive Service Support, Colchester

We are currently recruiting staff to support a gentleman of 40, who lives in his own home in Crockleford Heath near Colchester. Experienced and professional staff are sought for this caring part time role. Read more

Published: 16th January, 2019

Updated: 22nd February, 2021

Author: Don Bell

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Welfare Rights Advice

Welfare Rights Advice

Do you have questions relating to benefits? Our Welfare Rights team is here to help... Find out more... Read more

Published: 22nd February, 2021

Author: Daniel McCullagh

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Published: 22nd January, 2021

Updated: 21st February, 2021

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E329 - Team Leader, Peldon, Colchester

We are looking for an experienced, professional and flexible Team Leader for one of our residences in Colchester. This is a varied, rewarding and fulfilling role, with supportive and friendly colleagues, who all work to achieve the best experiences for our residents. Read more

Published: 9th December, 2020

Updated: 17th February, 2021

Author: Marisa Brennan

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Diagnostic Service

Diagnostic Service

Autism Anglia's Diagnostic Service provides 'Gold Standard' assessments for both children and adults. Located within a new, purpose-built Diagnostic Centre at Doucecroft School in Colchester, Essex. Find Out More... Read more

Published: 11th February, 2021

Author: Dave Taylor

Location: Abbotts Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, CO6 3QL

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Jack Jumping For Joy At Top Outstanding Achiever Award

Jack Jumping For Joy At Top Outstanding Achiever Award

Jack Greer of Doucecroft School in Colchester has been named Panathlon’s Jack Petchey Foundation ‘Outstanding Achiever of the Year’ for overcoming huge challenges to succeed inside and outside the sporting arena. Read more

Published: 10th February, 2021

Author: Anna Smith

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Research: autism and employment

Research: autism and employment

The subject for our virtual conference this year will be focusing on employment. Please let us know your experiences of employment or preparing for employment. Read more

Published: 2nd February, 2021

Updated: 8th February, 2021

Author: Anna Smith

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E334 - Senior Support Worker

We are seeking a reliable, professional and flexible person to work in one of our residential services in Colchester. The reward will be working with a fantastic group of people and caring staff, in a well-established and highly regarded charity. Read more

Published: 5th February, 2021

Updated: 8th February, 2021

Author: Marisa Brennan

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N229 - Support Workers - Full & Part Time in Dereham & Norwich

This role is varied, and every day is different, so being adaptable is an important quality. Our priority is our commitment and passion to enable the best opportunities for the people we support, encouraging independence and promoting choice.  We focus on the person and supporting them to live their best life. Read more

Published: 20th July, 2020

Updated: 8th February, 2021

Author: Darryl Beard

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  • Norfolk Based
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E284 - Support Worker Female Awake Nights, Supported Living, Colchester

As a Female Awake Night Support Worker, you will provide night time support in a supported living setting to people who are within the autistic spectrum, as well as completing cleaning and laundry night staff duties. Read more

Published: 20th July, 2020

Updated: 8th February, 2021

Author: Darryl Beard

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The 21 Challenge

The 21 Challenge

Autism Anglia’s 21 Challenge – conquer 2021 your way! Simply take on a challenge, personal to you, that involves the number 21 (or 201 / 2021 etc).  This could be to run/walk/cycle 21 miles or learn to say hello in 21 different languages. Read more

Published: 1st February, 2021

Updated: 5th February, 2021

Author: Anna Rogers

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Staff Benefits

Staff Benefits

We really value our employees at Autism Anglia and that’s why we offer all our staff the following staff benefits throughout their employment with us... Read more

Published: 30th June, 2017

Updated: 5th February, 2021

Author: Dave Taylor

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Skydive Day 2021

Skydive Day 2021

Join Team Autism Anglia at Beccles Airfield in Suffolk for the adrenaline rush of a lifetime - a tandem skydive from 13,000ft. Read more

Start: 3rd July, 2021 at 12:15am

End: 3rd July, 2021 at 11:45pm

Published: 4th February, 2021

Updated: 5th February, 2021

Author: Anna Rogers

Location: Beccles Airfield, Ellough, Beccles, NR34 7XD

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Autism Anglia's Clare Hanney named Community Champion

Autism Anglia's Clare Hanney named Community Champion

Autism Anglia's very own Clare Hanney makes the papers this week as Community Champion Read more

Published: 25th January, 2021

Updated: 5th February, 2021

Author: Anna Smith

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Thanking our Wonderful Staff

Thanking our Wonderful Staff

We are always incredibly proud of the commitment our staff show in supporting the autistic children and adults in our care but never more so than during this pandemic... Read more

Published: 19th January, 2021

Updated: 5th February, 2021

Author: Dave Taylor

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    Autism Anglia offers a credit card sized Autism Alert Card as a way of boosting confidence and giving peace of mind if encountering emergency situations... PLEASE NOTE that due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, there may be a delay in processing Autism Alert Card applications. Apply for an alert card...

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    The pathways to getting an assessment for autism vary greatly between areas so this page will provide you with guidance on how the process may look when you start. Find out more about getting a diagnosis...

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    Adult Services Overview

    Adult Services offer specialist support to adults aged 18 onwards within our Residential Services, Supported Living, Outreach Programme and Opportunity Centres in Essex and Norfolk... Learn more...

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    Caring for someone with autism can become expensive. For children and adults needing specialist care, the costs can quickly spiral, from having to buy special sensory equipment and toys, to paying for higher utility bills. This can put a strain on your financial situation, so it is worth finding out if you are eligible for any funding or grants either through charitable organisations or the government...

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Autism Passport

Autism Passport

Our new Autism Passport has been produced for autistic individuals and can be used in a variety of situations, e.g. court settings, police stations, Job Centres... Get Your Copy... Read more

Published: 22nd October, 2019

Updated: 16th June, 2020

Author: Dave Taylor

Donate Now

Donate Now

Your donation to Autism Anglia will help us to continue improving the lives of people with autism in this region Read more

Published: 25th March, 2020

Updated: 30th March, 2020

Author: Anna Rogers

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Sleep-in Room Upgrades

Sleep-in Room Upgrades

We want to upgrade the sleep-in rooms in our adult Residential and Supported Living Houses to provide a better experience for the staff on duty in the houses. Read more

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Published: 16th April, 2020

Updated: 7th July, 2020

Author: Anna Rogers

N229 - Support Workers - Full & Part Time in Dereham & Norwich

This role is varied, and every day is different, so being adaptable is an important quality. Our priority is our commitment and passion to enable the best opportunities for the people we support, encouraging independence and promoting choice.  We focus on the person and supporting them to live their best life. Read more

Published: 20th July, 2020

Updated: 8th February, 2021

Author: Darryl Beard

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D210 - Lead Clinical Psychologist

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Clinical Psychologist to join our friendly Multi-Disciplinary Team. Read more

Published: 19th October, 2020

Updated: 3rd February, 2021

Author: Marisa Brennan

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N242 Adult Services Norfolk Cook

One of our residences in Dereham, Norfolk are in need of a fabulous cook! If you have a passion for food and have a holistic approach to health and wellbeing, would like to work creatively in an environment which promotes independence, combined with part time hours, you’ve found your perfect role! Read more

Published: 6th November, 2020

Updated: 18th January, 2021

Author: Marisa Brennan

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E329 - Team Leader, Peldon, Colchester

We are looking for an experienced, professional and flexible Team Leader for one of our residences in Colchester. This is a varied, rewarding and fulfilling role, with supportive and friendly colleagues, who all work to achieve the best experiences for our residents. Read more

Published: 9th December, 2020

Updated: 17th February, 2021

Author: Marisa Brennan

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