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DismissAutism Together is a non-profit organisation. They provide support services to people with autism.
autismtogether.co.ukBased on responses from 17 employees at Autism Together.
About jobs at Autism Together
Pay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do Autism Together pay a living wage?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
35% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2020 and December 2022.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The new Living Wage rates were announced on Thursday 22 September 2022.
The rates are now £10.90 per hour, and £11.95 per hour in London.
Employers are expected to implement the rise as soon as possible but by the latest 14 May 2023.
On the 14 May 2023, employers’ Breakroom Rating will be updated to reflect this.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Autism Together pay market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
44% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2020 and December 2022.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Most people get paid breaks
Do workers at Autism Together get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
How we know this
67% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2020 and December 2022.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Autism Together pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2020 and December 2022.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Autism Together do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
80% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2020 and November 2022.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at Autism Together worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
80% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2020 and December 2022.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do Autism Together workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
46% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2020 and November 2022.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Autism Together workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
42% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2020 and December 2022.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Autism Together?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
93% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2020 and November 2022.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Autism Together managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
73% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2020 and December 2022.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Autism Together?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
35% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2020 and December 2022.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do people at Autism Together feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
50% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2020 and December 2022.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people don’t get proper breaks
Do people at Autism Together get proper breaks?
Most people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
94% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2020 and December 2022.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Autism Together?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
79% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2020 and December 2022.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Autism Together enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
75% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2021 and December 2022.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Autism Together recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
59% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2020 and December 2022.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Autism Together?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
93% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2020 and December 2022.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Autism Together?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 56% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2020 and December 2022.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Autism Together head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
88% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2020 and December 2022.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Autism Together is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
67% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2020 and December 2022.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
How Autism Together ranks
Autism Together ranks joint 80th to work for out of charities.
- 80= Leonard Cheshire
- 80= Autism Together
- 80= Mirus
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more quiz responses, accurate as of 31 January 2023.
Pay ranges at Autism Together
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£8.81–10.10 per hour
Autism Together job reviews
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Best thing
The service users and the staff I work with
Worst thing
Management
Autism Together Support worker, November 2022
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Best thing
Working with the people who we support. Helping them achieve the things we take for granted in life
Worst thing
Time away from home sometimes
Autism Together Support worker, March 2022
Handy to know
What contracts are people on?
Based on 14 Autism Together employees
How are people paid?
Based on 17 Autism Together employees