"You First Support Services CIC and Autism Community Network CIC -
A powerful collaboration
SHINE
Support, Help, Independence, Networks, Empowerment.
Rooted in shared values, lived experience, and professional excellence. By combining You First’s trusted pool of highly skilled and trained support workers, many of whom bring invaluable lived experience with Autism Somerset’s expertise in coaching, psychosocial education and holistic support, this partnership is fostering a new standard of excellence in tailored job coaching and 1-1 LifeWise coaching for 18-25 yearolds.
Together, we are developing a dynamic network of job coaches and coaches equipped to empower learning disability autistic, neurodivergent individuals with autism and anxiety to thrive in meaningful employment.
This joined-up approach integrates compassionate, person-centred support with evidence-based motivational coaching practices, ensuring every individual receives the guidance, encouragement, and tools they need to succeed.
At the heart of our partnership is a commitment to amplifying strengths, building resilience, and creating inclusive opportunities for personal and professional growth..