Getting a job in retail as a disabled/neurodiverse middle aged adult?

Hi @SheffieldMan1976, Have you considered the charity (retail) sector ? Whilst it might not be your ideal retail environment, there may be more opportunities in, hopefully, a more inclusive environment.

Sue Ryder for instance tend to still offer part time (15/16 hours over 7 days) and are more flexible than many, even with their interview process including providing interview questions in advance; virtual interviews etc. They may be more amenable to Mon to Fri hours and are, I think, c 9am to 5pm. I don't have personal experience of them, only know having talked to staff.

Since the NI increases and government lowering the NI thresholds, I think that's negatively affected employers recruiting for part time roles, so the charity sector could be a more accommodating option worth exploring, but for paid employment.

Sorry this doesn't exactly answer your question about reasonable adjustments. If the charity sector is not your preference it might be worth you still contacting the type of retail you are interested in and checking them out.

I negotiated 'reasonable adjustments' in my nursing job from 5 to 3 working days and with a later start time and earlier finishing time (I was unable to drive at certain hours and had to get a bus/restricted timetable). It didn't work in the end anyway because of my illness as I couldn't get less than 10 hours a day, and was NHS.

You could possibly contact someone like ACAS to get advice on how best to approach it with potential employers (I think there may be advice on this website but not sure if it's related to reasonable adjustments).

Wishing you all the very best though in whatever you decide to do.