Autism Plus

💜 Open Day at The Nook Stop - This Wednesday! 💜

Join us on Wednesday 24th June 2026 at The Nook Stop in Frenchgate Shopping Centre, Doncaster, and explore our sensory friendly space designed for comfort and calm.

You're welcome to pop in anytime between 10am - 3pm to meet our friendly employment team, learn more about the support we offer, and get a feel for the space in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

📅 Wednesday 24th June 2026
🕙 Anytime between 10am - 4pm
📍 The Nook Stop, Frenchgate Shopping Centre

If you'd like to know more or have any questions, please feel free to get in touch.

Autism Plus
Autism Plus Specialist Employment Support
Ambispace
Nook sensory pods

💙 Autism Plus Hub Takes Part in Community Art Project During Learning Disability Week!

Trainees attending the The Hub at Autism Plus Knaresborough have taken part in a special art workshop as part of Learning Disability Week 2026, contributing to a national campaign that promotes the importance of safeguarding vulnerable adults.

The workshop formed part of From All Walks of Life, a community art project supporting a campaign led by Fiona Laskaris. The initiative aims to raise awareness of safeguarding and highlight the importance of ensuring vulnerable adults have the support they need to make informed decisions, maintain their independence and stay safe within their communities.

The Autism Plus Hub provides training, work experience and personal development opportunities for young adults with autism, learning disabilities and mental health conditions. Through a range of tailored activities, the Hub helps individuals build confidence, develop new skills and work towards greater independence.

This year's Learning Disability Week theme, "Do You See Me?", focuses on visibility, inclusion and recognising the valuable contributions that people with learning disabilities make to society. The art workshop gave participants the opportunity to explore this theme creatively while taking part in a wider community project.

The From All Walks of Life artwork uses images of people walking together to represent unity, shared experiences and collective action. During the session, participants designed their own footstep cards using a variety of craft materials, creating unique pieces that will form part of the larger collaborative artwork.

The activity encouraged creativity, self expression and teamwork, while also providing an opportunity to discuss inclusion, safeguarding and the importance of ensuring vulnerable people are seen, heard and valued.

Our phone lines are now back up and running. Thank you for your patience, and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our phone lines are currently down. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. In the meantime, please contact us via email at: [email protected]

🍫✨ We're Hiring: Senior Chocolatier ✨🍫

We're looking for a Senior Chocolatier to join our team at Park House Barns in Knaresborough. This is a hands-on role at the heart of our chocolate enterprise, leading production, developing new products, and helping shape the future of what we create.

🕒 37.5 hours per week
💰 £30,000 Salary

If you're passionate about chocolate, leadership, and want to be part of something truly rewarding, we'd love to hear from you.

👉 Find out more and apply today: https://zurl.co/3WMKk

💙 Thank You Cecile & Elizabeth 💙

A big thank you to Cecile & Elizabeth for the lovely food they made for our Philippines Day at Day Services. Everyone really enjoyed the dishes and it helped make the day feel extra special 😊

💙 Putting People at the Heart of Recruitment 💙

At Autism Plus, we believe the people we support should have a real say in who works with them.

Recently, one person supported within our services took part in interviewing candidates for a new support worker role. With support from the team, they helped shape questions, meet applicants, and share feedback which played an important part in the final decision.

We’ve also been working alongside people we support to create an accessible interview booklet, including simple questions and activities to help make the process more engaging and inclusive.

This is something we’re continuing to build across our services, giving people more choice, confidence, and involvement in decisions that affect their lives.

💙 Read the full story here: https://zurl.co/TeoKS

💙 Join us for our Social Evening in Thorne - happening this evening! 💙

Looking for a friendly space to meet new people and have a great time? Why not come along to our upcoming Social Evening in Thorne!

Happening this evening, our Social Evening is a fantastic opportunity for adults with autism and learning disabilities to connect, make friendships, and enjoy a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. 🌟

Whether you come along on your own or with someone you know, you'll be warmly welcomed.

📅 Date: 9th June 2026
🕕 Time: 6pm - 8pm
📍 Location: Thorne Democratic Club, Thorne, Doncaster
💷 Price: Just 50p

We'd love to see you there for an enjoyable evening full of conversation, laughter, and new connections. 🙌

📢 Update to The Nook Stop 📢

Unfortunately, our privacy screens have been damaged and have temporarily been removed while we arrange replacements.

Thank you for your patience and understanding 💜

Autism Plus
Ambispace
Nook sensory pods
Frenchgate

🌟 Wadsley Women's Institute Raise £1,382.13 for Autism Plus! 🌟

We’re incredibly grateful to Wadsley Womens Institute who have raised an amazing £1,382.13 in support of Autism Plus.

Through a series of fundraising activities, the group brought their local community together while raising vital funds to support adults with autism and learning disabilities.

Their generosity will help us continue delivering life changing services, creating opportunities, and providing the support people need to live more independent and fulfilling lives.

We’d like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone involved in making this fundraising effort such a success. Your support truly makes a difference.

👉 If you would like to fundraise for Autism Plus please visit: https://zurl.co/phD8V