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Social & Vocational

Social & Vocational training and activities provide invaluable opportunities for individuals to develop their potential and expand what they know, understand and can do.  Investigating and developing genuine vocational and craft skills, and experiencing the satisfaction of technical accomplishment, provides economic inclusion.

Covid updates

Covid updates

Here you will find all of the relevant information relating to our Covid-19 guidelines. Read more

Published: 18th December, 2020

Author: Abby Patterson

Adult Day Services - ‏‏‎‎‏‏‎ New Warlands Farm

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. Read more

Published: 1st December, 2014

Updated: 4th August, 2021

Author: Anonymised User

Adult Day Services - Number 24

Adult Day Services - Number 24

Our Adult Day Services - Number 24 is based in Sunderland South, Tyne and Wear and offers a range of vocational and sensory programmes based on the individual assessed needs of service users Read more

Published: 1st November, 2014

Updated: 3rd August, 2020

Author: Anonymised User

Adult Day Services - Emsworth

Adult Day Services - Emsworth

Adult Day Services - Emsworth is located in Sunderland North, Tyne and Wear and offers a range of vocational and sensory programmes based on the individual assessed needs of service users Read more

Published: 1st October, 2014

Updated: 3rd August, 2020

Author: Anonymised User

Safeguarding

Safeguarding

Safeguarding remains a high priority across our services and its programmes to ensure service users gain an understanding of staying safe within the workplace, the community and online Read more

Published: 1st August, 2014

Updated: 17th February, 2020

Author: Anonymised User

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We recognise that everyone should be treated fairly, equally and no less favourable regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, martial status or presentation Read more

Published: 1st July, 2014

Updated: 8th May, 2020

Author: Anonymised User

Partnerships

Partnerships

Increasing open employment opportunities Read more

Published: 1st May, 2014

Updated: 28th March, 2016

Author: Anonymised User

Supported Employment

Supported Employment

Supported employment offers adults experience within real work situations with appropriate levels of support through work based training. Read more

Published: 7th November, 2013

Updated: 20th May, 2019

Author: Lisa Taylor

News

News

News and Events from our Social & Vocational Services Read more

Published: 1st January, 2013

Updated: 8th May, 2020

Author: Anonymised User

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  • 'Wonderland of opportunities’ for pupils as NEAS reopens Minster cafe

    'Wonderland of opportunities’ for pupils as NEAS reopens Minster cafe

    Pupils from Thornhill Park School will be working at the café when it reopens to the public from June 23.

  • No two days are ever the same

    No two days are ever the same

    Jane Gilbert, who is a Team Leader within our Family Support service, says she can't see herself working anywhere else.

  • I can’t see myself working anywhere else

    I can’t see myself working anywhere else

    Rae Markham found her dream job working within our childcare services after becoming friendly with a young adult in her previous job at Lush.

  • 'An amazing experience from start to finish'

    'An amazing experience from start to finish'

    Father and son duo Jon and Josh Sinclair walked the 86-mile length of Hadrian's Wall during May half term.

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    The North East Autism Society is campaigning for autism acceptance.

  • Recruitment portal

    Recruitment portal

  • 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.

  • Adult Day Services - ‏‏‎‎‏‏‎ New Warlands Farm

    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.

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  • What are the signs and symptoms of possible autism?

  • What We Believe

    What We Believe

    We provide a wide – and ever growing – range of services for autistic children, young people and adults, and those with other examples of neurodiversity.

  • Volunteering opportunities

    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.

  • Why work for us?

    Why work for us?

    We recognise that the work we do wouldn’t be possible without our incredible team of dedicated employees. With opportunities within our care, education, employment and family support services, there’s a career for you at the North East Autism Society.

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Published: 6th November, 2013

Updated: 20th September, 2021

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