Meet Samuel

One of our autistic Different Thinkers.

Experienced professional with a background in administration, employment support, careers guidance, customer service, and autism support across the public, charity, healthcare, and cultural sectors.

Autistic employees may demonstrate strengths such as:

  • attention to detail

  • accuracy

  • reliability

  • honesty

  • deep focus

  • persistence

  • pattern recognition

  • innovative problem-solving

  • evidence-based decision making

Interested in working with Samuel?

Skills

  • Stakeholder & Administrative co-ordination.

  • Level 6 Career Guidance and Development.

  • Public Engagement.

  • Data & Case Management with specific systems.

  • Event Coordination & Outreach.

  • Demonstrating initiative and improving existing processes to support my colleagues and the workplace.

Work Experience

Sycamore Trust — Staff Worker (Part-Time) April 2019 – Present

  • Delivering structured life-skills sessions for autistic young people, covering wellbeing, communication, and independent living.

  • Collaborate with staff to design new session content and develop future programmes.

  • Ensure safeguarding, inclusion, and health and safety standards are consistently maintained

  • Provide engaging activities that promote confidence, teamwork, and social development.

Insolvency Service — Administration Officer, November 2024 – October 2025

  • Provided administrative support for bankruptcy and liquidation cases as part of a dedicated team.

  • Recording and distribution of actions taken on the case including the remittance of funds and proof of debts.

  • Managed case workflows and prioritised actions to ensure timely completion.

  • Liaised with solicitors, creditors, and members of the public by phone, email, and in person.

  • Facilitated the release of assets for creditor distribution and maintained accurate case records.

Shaw Trust — Employment Advisor, June – November 2024

  • Supported SEND clients and vulnerable adults to achieve sustainable employment, training, or education.

  • Delivered tailored action plans and tracked client progress using specialist software.

  • Administrative recording of emails/phone calls/ and engagement onto the relevant databases.

  • Built relationships with local organisations, including colleges and support services, through outreach initiatives.

Faith Action: Lifeline Projects — Project Administrator, January – April 2024

  • Recorded and maintained project data and documentation daily.

  • Managed social media communications and event listings on the organisation’s platform.

  • Oversaw supplies and finances for the Creative English programme and liaised with external partners.

Vaccination U.K. — Office Administrator, September – December 2023

  • Coordinated vaccination bookings and data entry using the Riviam system, coordinated with NHS.

  • Communicated with schools and parents to schedule clinics and ensure data accuracy.

  • Supported on-site staff to manage vaccination records efficiently.

London Borough of Waltham Forest – 16–17 Participation Service — Level 6 Apprentice Careers Adviser, September 2021 – September 2023

  • Delivered personal careers guidance to young people, supporting them into education, training, or employment.

  • Managed NEET and 'Not Known' caseloads, providing targeted interventions and outreach.

  • Designed and evaluated employability sessions and workshops in schools and community settings.

  • Recorded data and tracked outcomes using CCIS and local authority systems.

Sycamore Trust — Support Worker (Autism Support)

September 2020 – September 2021

  • Provided one-to-one mentoring for a client with autism and additional needs.

  • Assisted with practical life skills and documented progress for review meetings.

Artisan People at the British Museum — Visitor Services Assistant, October 2017 – September 2020

  • Delivered excellent customer service to visitors and supported gallery safety at the British Museum.

  • Responded to public enquiries and ensured smooth visitor experience.

London Transport Museum — Volunteer Family Tour Guide

August 2015 – September 2017

  • Delivered interactive 45-minute tours of the Acton Depot collection.

  • Shared transport history with visitors in an engaging and accessible way.

Education

University of East London – BA (Hons) History – Second Class, Upper Division (September 2014 – June 2017)

Havering Sixth Form College – A Levels: History (C), Government & Politics (D), English Literature (D) (September 2012 – August 2014)

Hall Mead School – GCSEs: English Literature (B), History (B), Maths (C), English Language (C), Science (C), Geography (C) (September 2007 – August 2012)