{"id":44876,"date":"2025-11-27T09:05:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T09:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/?post_type=neurodiversity&#038;p=44876"},"modified":"2026-03-11T09:48:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T09:48:42","slug":"work","status":"publish","type":"neurodiversity","link":"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/tr\/neurodiversity\/living\/work\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0130\u015fyeri"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"assembler_default-group assembler_module_group assembler_default-group_1 assembler_module_group_1\"><div class=\"assembler_module_area assembler_module_area_1\"><div class=\"assembler_neurodiversity-text-module assembler_module assembler_neurodiversity-text-module_1 assembler_module_1  transparent\"><a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Section titled module-1\" id=\"module-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/neurodiversity\/44876\/#module-1\" class=\"anchor\"><span class=\"hidden\">Section titled module-1<\/span><\/a><!-- Template found for neurodiversity-text-module - Template: template-text-neurodiversity - Matched: _only --><style>\r\n@media (max-width: 799px) {\r\n  .ti-neu {font-size:40px !important; margin-bottom: 2rem !important;}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<section class=\"w-full mx-auto max-w-content text-left px-6 pt-8 sm:pt-16 pb-6 sm:pb-12\">\r\n  <div class=\"max-w-[1144px] mx-auto entry-content px-6\">\r\n          <h1 class=\"text-3xl md:text-4xl leading-60 md:leading-80 font-bold mb-16 tt-neu\">\r\n        The workplace      <\/h1>\r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"grid gap-12\">\r\n      <div class=\"text-gray-800 leading-relaxed entry-content\">\r\n        <p>Neurodivergent young people and adults can sometimes find a workplace environment difficult, and may need support in different ways to help them thrive.<\/p>\n<p>Moving into a new workplace can be particularly challenging for some. For example, autistic people can sometimes struggle to adapt to change, and the corporate world may not always be kind, which can leave many anxious and confused about how to navigate it.<\/p>\n<p>But neurodivergent people bring an incredible set of talents to the workplace, and employers are becoming increasingly aware of the need to support neurodivergent employees and make reasonable adjustments that mean they will benefit from a fully diverse workforce.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/neurodiversity\/support\/employers\/\">Read our guide for employers on how to support neurodivergent people at work.<\/a><\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section><\/div><!-- .assembler_neurodiversity-text-module.assembler_module.assembler_neurodiversity-text-module_1.assembler_module_1..transparent --><\/div><!-- .assembler_module_area.assembler_module_area_1 --><\/div><!-- .assembler_default-group.assembler_module_group.assembler_default-group_1.assembler_module_group_1  --><div class=\"assembler_default-group assembler_module_group assembler_default-group_2 assembler_module_group_2\"><div class=\"assembler_module_area assembler_module_area_1\"><div class=\"assembler_neurodiversity-text-module assembler_module assembler_neurodiversity-text-module_1 assembler_module_1  bg-light-grey\"><a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Section titled module-2\" id=\"module-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/neurodiversity\/44876\/#module-2\" class=\"anchor\"><span class=\"hidden\">Section titled module-2<\/span><\/a><!-- Template found for neurodiversity-text-module - Template: template-text-neurodiversity - Matched: _only --><style>\r\n@media (max-width: 799px) {\r\n  .ti-neu {font-size:40px !important; margin-bottom: 2rem !important;}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<section class=\"w-full mx-auto max-w-content text-left px-6 pt-6 sm:pt-12 pb-6 sm:pb-12\">\r\n  <div class=\"max-w-[1144px] mx-auto entry-content px-6\">\r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"grid gap-12\">\r\n      <div class=\"text-gray-800 leading-relaxed entry-content\">\r\n        <h2>Job hunting<\/h2>\n<p>Job hunting and finding work can be very overwhelming, but breaking the process down into smaller, more manageable steps may help.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"neu-ul-item\">\n<li class=\"neu-li-item\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"neu-li-icon fa-file-alt fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>\n<p><strong>Preparing your CV<\/strong><br \/>\nThere are lots of great tools online to help with creating CVs (also known as Curriculum Vitaes) \u2013 search for &#8216;CV builder&#8217; in Google. Hubs like Job Centres also have places you can meet with a worker who will help you in creating and adjusting your CV in a way that will be more applicable to the job.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"neu-li-item\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"neu-li-icon fa-handshake fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>\n<p><strong>Disability Confident employers<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Disability Confident scheme helps employers recruit and retain great people. Organisations that display this badge on their website, in job adverts or on location have the resources upfront to help support those with disabilities in the workplace. This gives you the reassurance that the role you\u2019re applying for is equipped with the tools to support those with disabilities in the workplace.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"neu-li-item\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"neu-li-icon fa-info-circle fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>\n<p><strong>Seek advice in the right places<\/strong><br \/>\nSeeking a form of preparation support can help, whether that&#8217;s going to a Job Centre for advice, networking with professionals, or attending job seminars to speak with people from different professions if you&#8217;re unsure where to investigate or what to tackle first.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/universityofbristolcareers.blogs.bristol.ac.uk\/2023\/02\/15\/top-tips-for-neurodivergent-job-seekers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">You can find helpful advice and signposting for neurodivergent job seekers in this University of Bristol article.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, the local authorities&#8217; Local Offer pages guide you to sources of support and advice on how to identify your strengths, build your confidence and find the right role.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bristol.gov.uk\/bristol-local-offer\" rel=\"noopener\">Bristol\u2019s SEND Local Offer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/n-somerset.gov.uk\/my-services\/children-young-people-families\/send-hub-local-offer\" rel=\"noopener\">North Somerset Online Directory \u2013 Local Offer\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/find-information-for-adults-children-families.southglos.gov.uk\/kb5\/southglos\/directory\/localoffer.page?localofferchannel=0&amp;channel=localoffer\" rel=\"noopener\">South Gloucestershire SEND Local Offer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section><\/div><!-- .assembler_neurodiversity-text-module.assembler_module.assembler_neurodiversity-text-module_1.assembler_module_1..bg-light-grey --><\/div><!-- .assembler_module_area.assembler_module_area_1 --><\/div><!-- .assembler_default-group.assembler_module_group.assembler_default-group_2.assembler_module_group_2  --><div class=\"assembler_default-group assembler_module_group assembler_default-group_3 assembler_module_group_3\"><div class=\"assembler_module_area assembler_module_area_1\"><div class=\"assembler_neurodiversity-text-module assembler_module assembler_neurodiversity-text-module_1 assembler_module_1  transparent\"><a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Section titled module-3\" id=\"module-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/neurodiversity\/44876\/#module-3\" class=\"anchor\"><span class=\"hidden\">Section titled module-3<\/span><\/a><!-- Template found for neurodiversity-text-module - Template: template-text-neurodiversity - Matched: _only --><style>\r\n@media (max-width: 799px) {\r\n  .ti-neu {font-size:40px !important; margin-bottom: 2rem !important;}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<section class=\"w-full mx-auto max-w-content text-left px-6 pt-6 sm:pt-12 pb-6 sm:pb-12\">\r\n  <div class=\"max-w-[1144px] mx-auto entry-content px-6\">\r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"grid gap-12\">\r\n      <div class=\"text-gray-800 leading-relaxed entry-content\">\r\n        <h2>Starting a new job<\/h2>\n<p>Adapting to a new workplace environment can present particular challenges to some neurodivergent people.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/occmed\/article\/72\/3\/190\/6570554\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">In a recent article on &#8216;Neurodiversity in the workplace&#8217;<\/a> occupational health specialist Helena Brady states that &#8216;change and adaptation associated with new beginnings such as adjustment when entering the workforce could become an aggravating factor.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Transitioning from school or university into work can be tough. This may be because people didn&#8217;t have access to resources due to late diagnosis or the lack of school support. Or, they may have enjoyed the routine and stability of the educational structure and struggle with the change of a new workplace.<\/p>\n<p>Adjusting to the workplace is different for everyone. Many adapt well having routine and keeping busy but some may find it harder to adjust for many reasons. The peace of mind of knowing employers already have the means in place to support and look after you will be a relief, so look into the support that your employer has in place.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section><\/div><!-- .assembler_neurodiversity-text-module.assembler_module.assembler_neurodiversity-text-module_1.assembler_module_1..transparent --><\/div><!-- .assembler_module_area.assembler_module_area_1 --><\/div><!-- .assembler_default-group.assembler_module_group.assembler_default-group_3.assembler_module_group_3  --><div class=\"assembler_default-group assembler_module_group assembler_default-group_4 assembler_module_group_4\"><div class=\"assembler_module_area assembler_module_area_1\"><div class=\"assembler_neurodiversity-text-module assembler_module assembler_neurodiversity-text-module_1 assembler_module_1  bg-light-grey\"><a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Section titled module-4\" id=\"module-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/neurodiversity\/44876\/#module-4\" class=\"anchor\"><span class=\"hidden\">Section titled module-4<\/span><\/a><!-- Template found for neurodiversity-text-module - Template: template-text-neurodiversity - Matched: _only --><style>\r\n@media (max-width: 799px) {\r\n  .ti-neu {font-size:40px !important; margin-bottom: 2rem !important;}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<section class=\"w-full mx-auto max-w-content text-left px-6 pt-5 sm:pt-10 pb-5 sm:pb-10\">\r\n  <div class=\"max-w-[1144px] mx-auto entry-content px-6\">\r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"grid gap-12\">\r\n      <div class=\"text-gray-800 leading-relaxed entry-content\">\r\n        <h2>Thriving at work<\/h2>\n<p>In recent years there has been more support for those with neurodivergent conditions to access the workplace. New working practices such as flexible working and working from home have also proved helpful to some neurodivergent people.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/equality-act-2010-guidance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Equality Act of 2010 legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and wider society.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Disclosing your disability to your employers opens a level of support that the employer is obligated by law to give you. This includes certain accommodations and reasonable adjustments that can be made depending on your job or your needs.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a big move to open up about a disability and ask for help, so find someone who you can feel at ease with and comfortably discuss these next steps.<\/p>\n<p>Certain jobs will work better for certain people. For example, some will thrive in retail environments because of the fast-paced, stimulating areas. But some may find this the worst kind of job and prefer a quiet place like a library or calmer office environment. In employment, working effectively comes with collaboration between worker and employer. That way both of you can find compromise and strategies that work for both parties.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autism.org.uk\/advice-and-guidance\/topics\/employment\/seeking-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The National Autistic Society website includes wide-ranging information on seeking work<\/a>, including advice on the best steps to take in regards to disclosing your disability to an employer, as well as other resources.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section><\/div><!-- .assembler_neurodiversity-text-module.assembler_module.assembler_neurodiversity-text-module_1.assembler_module_1..bg-light-grey --><\/div><!-- .assembler_module_area.assembler_module_area_1 --><\/div><!-- .assembler_default-group.assembler_module_group.assembler_default-group_4.assembler_module_group_4  --><div class=\"assembler_default-group assembler_module_group assembler_default-group_5 assembler_module_group_5\"><div class=\"assembler_module_area assembler_module_area_1\"><div class=\"assembler_neurodiversity-video-module assembler_module assembler_neurodiversity-video-module_1 assembler_module_1  bg-background\"><a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Section titled module-5\" id=\"module-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/neurodiversity\/44876\/#module-5\" class=\"anchor\"><span class=\"hidden\">Section titled module-5<\/span><\/a><!-- Template found for neurodiversity-video-module - Template: template-video-neurodiversity - Matched: _only -->\r\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/npm\/lite-youtube-embed@0.9.2\/src\/lite-yt-embed.js\"><\/script>\r\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/npm\/lite-youtube-embed@0.9.2\/src\/lite-yt-embed.css\" \/>\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n.neu-split-grid {\r\n    max-width: 1144px;\r\n    margin: 0 auto;\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n    gap: 24px;\r\n    padding: 0 22px;\r\n}\r\n@media(min-width: 1024px){\r\n    .neu-split-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* QUOTE CARD *\/\r\n.neu-card {\r\n    background: #fff;\r\n    border-radius: 20px;\r\n    padding: 20px 32px;\r\n    \/*text-align: center;*\/\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    flex-direction: column;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n    \/*align-items: center;*\/\r\n}\r\n.neu-quote { \r\n    font-size: 26px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\r\n    line-height: 1.25;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n}\r\n.neu-author, .neu-author p {\r\n    font-size: 18px;\r\n    font-weight: 500;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.neu-cta-wrap {\r\n    grid-column: 1 \/ -1;\r\n    margin-top: 10px;\r\n}\r\n.neu-cta {\r\n    display: block;\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    background: var(--color-primary);\r\n    color: #fff !important;\r\n    padding: 14px 14px;\r\n    border-radius: 12px;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n    font-size: 20px;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n    text-decoration: none;\r\n}\r\n.neu-cta:hover {\r\n    background: var(--color-secondary);\r\n}\r\n.neu-video lite-youtube {\r\n    border-radius: 20px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.video-text{\r\n    padding: 20px 0px;\r\n    font-weight: bold;\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"neu-split-wrap w-full mx-auto pt-6 sm:pt-12 pb-6 sm:pb-12\">\r\n        <div class=\"neu-split-grid\">\r\n        <!-- LEFT: Quote Card -->\r\n        <div class=\"neu-card entry-content\">\r\n                            <div class=\"neu-quote\">\u201cEmployers need to support neurodivergent people to make a fully inclusive workplace a reality\u201d<\/div>\r\n            \r\n                            <div class=\"neu-author\"><p style=\"text-align: center\">Jack<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n        <!-- RIGHT: Video -->\r\n        <div class=\"neu-video\">\r\n                            <lite-youtube \r\n                    videoid=\"NG49ROiba9g\"\r\n                    style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/NG49ROiba9g\/sddefault.jpg')\"\r\n                    params=\"autoplay=1&modestbranding=1\"\r\n                    data-no-cookie=\"true\">\r\n                <\/lite-youtube>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n        <!-- CTA BUTTON -->\r\n                    <div class=\"neu-cta-wrap\">\r\n                <a class=\"neu-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/neurodiversity\/living\/stories\/\">\r\n                    Your neurodiversity stories                <\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/section><\/div><!-- .assembler_neurodiversity-video-module.assembler_module.assembler_neurodiversity-video-module_1.assembler_module_1..bg-background --><\/div><!-- .assembler_module_area.assembler_module_area_1 --><\/div><!-- .assembler_default-group.assembler_module_group.assembler_default-group_5.assembler_module_group_5  --><div class=\"assembler_default-group assembler_module_group assembler_default-group_6 assembler_module_group_6\"><div class=\"assembler_module_area assembler_module_area_1\"><div class=\"assembler_neurodiversity-text-module assembler_module assembler_neurodiversity-text-module_1 assembler_module_1  transparent\"><a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Section titled module-6\" id=\"module-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/neurodiversity\/44876\/#module-6\" class=\"anchor\"><span class=\"hidden\">Section titled module-6<\/span><\/a><!-- Template found for neurodiversity-text-module - Template: template-text-neurodiversity - Matched: _only --><style>\r\n@media (max-width: 799px) {\r\n  .ti-neu {font-size:40px !important; margin-bottom: 2rem !important;}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<section class=\"w-full mx-auto max-w-content text-left px-6 pt-6 sm:pt-12 pb-6 sm:pb-12\">\r\n  <div class=\"max-w-[1144px] mx-auto entry-content px-6\">\r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"grid gap-12\">\r\n      <div class=\"text-gray-800 leading-relaxed entry-content\">\r\n        <h2>Additional useful links<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"neu-ul-item\">\n<li class=\"neu-li-item\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"neu-li-icon fa-external-link-alt fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/occmed\/article\/72\/3\/190\/6570554\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oxford Academic<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"neu-li-item\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"neu-li-icon fa-external-link-alt fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/findajob.dwp.gov.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find a job \u2013 gov.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section><\/div><!-- .assembler_neurodiversity-text-module.assembler_module.assembler_neurodiversity-text-module_1.assembler_module_1..transparent --><\/div><!-- .assembler_module_area.assembler_module_area_1 --><\/div><!-- .assembler_default-group.assembler_module_group.assembler_default-group_6.assembler_module_group_6  -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Section titled module-1 The workplace Neurodivergent young people and adults can sometimes find a workplace environment difficult, and may need support in different ways to help them thrive. 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