The Autism Project - CareTrade Charitable Trust

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The Autism Project is a full time 2-year employment program for young people on the autism spectrum who would like to work but need more confidence, support, skills, and experience.

All students follow our supported internship curriculum for their first term and typically, students will spend 3 terms (their first year) following this: they will learn within real work experience placements within either Guy’s & St. Thomas’ or Whittington hospitals four days a week, supported by work-place mentors and specialist job coaches. They will also attend class once a week, where they learn valuable employability and independent living skills. The objective is for young people to become ‘work-ready’.

Students progress to the year two curriculum once ‘work-ready’, typically in term 4, where the focus is on greater independence in the workplace (with a wider range of employers). Students are supported to develop their interview and communication skills and to actively seek and hopefully gain paid employment, a paid apprenticeship or further vocational training of choice. In year two students access weekly 1:1 job search sessions.

TAP staff use person centered planning and our aim is to help all students reach their individual goals as defined in their Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP). Throughout the course there is a high level of 1:1 support. Students also have access to weekly SaLT and Wellbeing sessions if needed.

In addition The Autism Project supports young people to improve their independent living skills, become involved in their community and take steps to stay healthy through enrichment activities and social groups that run across all CareTrade services. This includes travel training.

This service is provided independently of Merton Council. If you have a comment or complaint about this service please contact the provider directly.

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Who to contact

Contact Name
Judith Kerem
Contact Position
Development Director and TAP Lead
Telephone
07958 610864 07958 610864
E-mail
judith.kerem@caretradeuk.org

Location

Name
The Clarence Centre
Address
6 St George's Circus
Southwark
Postcode

SE1 6FE

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Notes

The nearest underground station is Elephant and Castle. Our office is located in a fully accessible building.

Time / Date Details

When is it on
9.00am - 5.00pm
Session Information
Monday to Friday term time only

Costs

Details
A young person’s place is funded by their Local Authority (usually by Education but sometimes Social Services or a combination of these). This usually requires an EHCP to be in place or for an assessment to be in progress. Occasionally a student may be funded by other means.

Availability

Referral required
Referral Details

We accept referrals from Local Authorities and directly from young people.

Applicants should complete a TAP application form and supply copies of documents as requested including a copy of a current EHCP where applicable. We hold informal interviews with all applicants (who meet our primary criteria) and all suitable applicants are invited to complete a half day assessment and DBS check.

All students are required to have an EHCP in place prior to starting. Any additional support needs should be discussed when applying to ensure the correct support is in place prior to starting.

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