Employment Futures

Employment Futures exists to help remove barriers to meaningful employment for autistic adults and/or those with learning difficulties.

"For the first time I’m being treated like a person"

One success story from Employment Futures is 33-year-old Ashley Jones. Read more
"A realistic prospect of a job in the future"

Through the Unlock Your Potential programme Sarah Jude, (19) has completed a work placement at Garden House Inn in Durham. Read more
"Officially participating in a traineeship"

Thanks to a dedicated support and a bespoke programme Madelaine Wilkinson, (20) from Stanley is now part of the team at Farplace animal sanctuary. Read more
"Finally finding work was a dream come true"

24-year-old, Jack Walton from Heaton talks about his experiences in finding paid employment and working for the Discovery Museum. Read more

Case Studies

We are passionate advocates for the skills, talents and abilities of people with autism and the need to see those with an Autism Spectrum Condition supported into work and supported in the workplace.

"For the first time I’m being treated like a person"

One success story from Employment Futures is 33-year-old Ashley Jones. Read more

"A realistic prospect of a job in the future"

Through the Unlock Your Potential programme Sarah Jude, (19) has completed a work placement at Garden House Inn in Durham. Read more

"Officially participating in a traineeship"

Thanks to a dedicated support and a bespoke programme Madelaine Wilkinson, (20) from Stanley is now part of the team at Farplace animal sanctuary. Read more

"Finally finding work was a dream come true"

24-year-old, Jack Walton from Heaton talks about his experiences in finding paid employment and working for the Discovery Museum. Read more

Latest

Virtual Autism Support Hub – Our Support is not Limited to Face-to-Face Meetings

Recent events have rightly had a huge impact on the way we deliver our services however; we are committed to supporting our families across the North East.
Becca Welch - Family Development Team

Becca is a key member of our Family Development team. Having worked as a manager in a in private day nursery for more than six years, as well as being the SENCO for that organisation, she was the perfect addition to this growing team.
Kerrie Highcock - Family Development Manager

Kerrie is our resident Family Development Manager. Having worked in the field for 18 years and just recently gaining her Masters of Education, in Autism, from the University of Strathclyde, she is passionate about elevating the voices of and learning from autistic people.
"I see my job as planting a seed… these children will grow into something incredible"

I say this to everyone but really I see my job as planting a seed every day. These children will grow into something incredible. I saw a colleague smiling with pride one day when she saw a young person she had taught years before. That’s what it’s about.

Adult Day Services - ‏‏‎‎‏‏‎ New Warlands Farm

Adult Day Services - New Warlands Farm is our purpose built vocational training centre based on the outskirts of Durham in 77 acres of farm and woodland.
Our sites
What is Autism?

Autism is the word used to describe a lifelong difference in a person’s neurology. It’s very difficult to say exactly what ‘it’ is because it can’t be separated from the person.
What we do

We help remove barriers to support individuals with autism and learning difficulties into employment. This new service has been designed to support both the individual, and also the employer.
Child Residential Care

We design individual programmes for each child or young person who stays in one of our residences to ensure their specific needs are met. We offer weekly, termly and 52 week residential placements.
What We Believe

We provide a wide – and ever growing – range of services for children, young people and adults who are on the autism spectrum.
Our Homes

Creating a 'home from home' environment for autistic children and those with learning difficulties
Trampolining Sessions

Our FREE trampolining lessons are open to children, young people and adults with special needs.
Family Workshops

Our workshops focus on empowering parents to use their natural skills to support their children in the home environment, enabling confidence, and opening parents up to a life as part of their community.
Volunteering opportunities

Volunteering is all about making a difference to other people's lives. Taking time out to change things for the better can be great fun. Find out about the list of roles available and the benefits volunteering can have.