Jigsaw Centre

The Jigsaw Centre in Colchester is Autism Anglia's day centres for adults with an autism spectrum condition. Explore our site to find out what we can offer!

Art Gallery

More information and artwork gallery coming soon!

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Support Worker, Outreach - E323

Our Outreach Service supports individuals with an autism spectrum condition who live in their own homes, or with their families. You will help and encourage them to access community-based activities and work towards their individual goal plans. You will give support to gain and develop daily life skills, promote independence and help them engage in social activities. Each individual’s outreach package and their hours are catered around the individual’s needs and may include supporting during the
Jigsaw Centre

The Jigsaw Centre in Colchester is one of Autism Anglia's two specialist day centres for adults with an autism spectrum condition.
Adult Services Placement Enquiry Form

Use this form enquire about the various services for adults that Autism Anglia offers.

Sensory Room
Personal Social Development

Support to gain the additional life skills necessary for those who live independently.
Life Skills
Music, Movement & Wellbeing

Our Music, Movement & Wellbeing Department was created from the merger of our former PE, PSD and Computers departments.
The Art & Textiles Studio

The Art & Textiles offers creative art activities using a variety of media which includes all types of paints, papier mache, clay and computer art as well as a wide range of textiles activities.
Horticulture

We currently cultivate two allotment plots close to one another on one site which is situated close to Jigsaw.
Social & Creative Studies

Social & Creative Studies was born from the closure of Jigsaw's Woodwork department.

Current Vacancies

Autism Anglia provides all staff with ongoing training and supervision, continuing professional development and support as well as an extensive induction on commencement of employment... Click here for current vacancies...
What is an Autism Alert Card?

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...
Silly Sock Day 2020

We have postponed our official Silly Sock Day until 23rd October 2020 but you can still get creative at home and join in at any time by rocking your silliest socks to raise money for Autism Anglia! Get your fundraising pack...
Signs of Autism

Although every individual on the autism spectrum has different needs and displays different symptoms, there are signs that you can look out for if you think that you or someone you know might have autism... Find out more about autism...
Getting a Diagnosis

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...
Norfolk

We are aware of the following support groups running in the Norfolk 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.
Current Staff Vacancies

Details of all current staff vacancies
Doucecroft School

Doucecroft School in Colchester is an autism-specific day and residential school for children aged 3-19 years. Learn more...
Suffolk

We are aware of the following support groups running in the Suffolk 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.
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...

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

Donate Now

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

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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