sam clarke

I'm a 29 year old man with an autism diagnosis. I have done a variety of works experience since leaving school and then further education (with the NE Autistic Society).  I also volunteered as a kitchen assistant at the college for one year.  

Since October 2019, I've been working part time for a garment maker.  My role has been general assistant including cleaning, tidying, running errands alongside the sewing. Unfortunately I have been given a notice of redundancy and therefore looking for an alternative friendly environment. 

I have an Access to Work grant in place and look to continue with this support with my new employer. 

Prior to starting with my current employer, I was set up to carry out some work experience within the kitchens at Durham University and was really excited about the prospect. Unfortunately the person who had set this up left the University very suddenly and this opportunity was no longer available to me. I was very disappointed at the time as I felt it would be a perfect environment that would be welcoming and friendly. 

I have had assistance with writing this application. 

My Access to Work grant is provided through Team Sunflower and they are helping me with my job hunt.  Therefore, please contact Sue Hayman on 07585 129300 if you would like to arrange for an interview with me (and Sue will come along to that interview to help me).

Worked as a kitchen assistant in the cafe at school. 

Worked as a kitchen assistant within a kitchen at the college - chopping and preparing vegetables, pot washing, cleaning the kitchen, mopping floors, cleaning appliances.  

Work experience in shops.

4 years with a garment making; Sewing buttons, garment making, overlocking, using large machinery, cleaning and tidying up, running errands and general helper within all departments. 

General skills: 

A keen and thorough autistic adult who is currently looking to develop my work experience and skills.  My autism helps me to work hard and be focused on the job I have been asked to do.  I have also learned to be flexible in the workplace and I am extremely punctual. I am eager to show my future employers how hard I can work. very good attention to detail; very good at following instructions.

I attended North East Autistic Society (Thornbeck College) and have 

Entry Level 1 English Functional Skills

Entry Level 3 Maths Functional Skills

AQA United Awards Scheme including Food and Technology. 

I am very keen to improve on my skills and education.