Having spent the majority of her career working in catering at a local leisure centre, Wendy Christie was new to the care sector when she joined NEAS in 2021. Read more
Having an autistic grandson, Gill Low brought a wealth of personal experience with her when she joined the North East Autism Society in April 2021. Read more
The bright lights of the theatre were calling Molly Lloyd’s name before she found her true calling as a residential child carer with the North East Autism Society. Read more
Hilary Collins, a residential child carer, plays a special role in the family of a boy she supports and helped their wedding go off without a hitch. Read more
The North East Autism Society is a great place to work - but don't just take our word for it! Hear from staff about what it's like to work here.
Gary Veitch, 55, worked in factories all his life before joining the North East Autism Society and forming strong bonds with the autistic men he supports. Read more
Lucy Sinclair is pleased she made the move from mainstream schools to teach at Mackenzie Thorpe Centre in Middlesbrough. Read more
Clare Rowe worked at Wilko for 26 years before the pandemic gave her the push to apply for the North East Autism Society and the care role she had always wanted. Read more
Angela Crosby supports creative activities at Adult Day Services and helps run its shop in Sunderland where the craftwork is sold. Read more
Katie Moffat, 21, is part of a team supporting a young man to have as fulfilling and independent a life as possible in his own home in Bedlington. Read more
Supporting autistic individuals and their families to do their own thing is a source of pride for Jan Patterson, Area Manager for Family Support in North Tyne. Read more
Childhood experience helping to care for his uncles stood James Paterson in good stead when he joined NEAS as a Programme Support Worker. Read more
Nicole Dowell followed in her mum into the North East Autism Society and now works as Programme Manager in Adult Day Services. Read more