Finding a suitable job for Autistic computer science graduate (Scotland)

[BigBoysDontCry]

I'll pop this in Scotsnet too, but just wondering if anyone has any decent links for finding a job in the IT field in Scotland?

DS is autistic (diagnosed) and his main issues are social anxiety/initiating conversations. He's anxious but OK if people speak to him, struggles to keep a conversation going.

He graduated in October 2022 in Computer science. He was just too overwhelmed at the time to be able to apply for graduate roles, he was late graduating as he was on a masters programme but couldn't complete that as he needed an internship which he couldn't get.

He's been doing a couple of night-shift shelf stacking shifts in a supermarket a week.

He hates it but understands it's important to keep a job.

Ultimately he wants to live independently but he'll need an income (and support).

I can find things for him to apply for but all the disability confident stuff seems to be based in England and requires hybrid working in the office.

Yes, I know he should be looking himself but he just gets bogged down and can't choose anything. If I give him a few options he'll happily apply.

Anyone know any good places to search?

[mildlyfried]

Have you looked at 'Ambitious about Autism' ? Google it if you haven't. There are many jobs for graduates on there especially in computer studies. Lots of companies are supportive of candidates with social communication difficulties. Good luck!