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DismissAutism Together is a non-profit organisation. They provide support services to people with autism.
autismtogether.co.ukRating based on 36 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Autism Together
Pay
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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
50% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and October 2025.
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.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Autism Together get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
91% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and March 2026.
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.
Needs improving
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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 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and March 2026.
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.
Hours and flexibility
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Autism Together?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 70% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 30% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and June 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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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
80% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and March 2026.
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.
Workplace
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Needs improving
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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
100% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and March 2026.
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.
Needs improving
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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
82% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and November 2025.
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
73% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and October 2025.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t recommend their team
Do people at Autism Together recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
82% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and March 2026.
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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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Autism Together?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
36% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and March 2026.
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, 64% 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 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and March 2026.
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.
Needs improving
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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
91% 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 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and March 2026.
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.
How Autism Together ranks
Autism Together ranks joint 196th to work for out of charities.
- 193= Thera Trust
- 196= Autism Together
- 196= Sense Scotland
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 11 April 2026.
Autism Together job reviews
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Best thing
Having a good support team on to support individual with Autism
Worst thing
Management not having enough training, experience and empathy for the job role
Senior support worker at Autism Together, June 2024
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Best thing
The service users and the staff I work with
Worst thing
Management
Support worker at Autism Together, November 2022
Handy to know
How are people paid?
Based on 11 Autism Together employees
How much notice do people get of their shifts?
Based on 10 Autism Together employees
What contracts are people on?
Based on 10 Autism Together employees