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Peer Support Worker
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NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
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37.5 awr yr wythnos
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376-RCCGAO-0180
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Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
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Kimberworth Place
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Rotherham
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£26,299.62 - £27,476 per annum
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18/10/2026 23:59
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26/10/2026

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Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust logo

Neurodiversity Peer Support Worker - Apprenticeship Opportunity

NHS AfC: Band 3

Trosolwg o'r swydd

Make a difference through your lived experience

Are you neurodivergent, or do you have lived experience of navigating neurodevelopmental services for yourself or a family member?

We are looking for compassionate, motivated and enthusiastic Peer Support Workers to join our growing Children's and Adults Neurodevelopmental Services. This is an exciting opportunity to use your lived experience to support neurodivergent children and adults and families accessing our neurodevelopmental pathways.

As a Peer Support Worker, you will work alongside clinicians, families and partner agencies to provide practical, strengths-based and neuroaffirming support. You will help neurodivergent young people and adults develop confidence, self-understanding and self-advocacy skills, while supporting them through important life and educational transitions.

If you don't already have a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject, RDaSH are offering this post alongside the opportunity for you to complete a Level 3 apprenticeship qualification [relevant to your role].

 As an apprentice within RDaSH you will be given the opportunity to gain experience, learn work-related skills and obtain all the tools needed to thrive.

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation.  Around 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.  This leads to a nationally recognised qualification. 

 

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

          Build supportive and trusting relationships with neurodivergent young people and adults and their families.

·       Share your lived experience in a purposeful and professional way to inspire hope and confidence.

·       Support neurodivergent children and adults to understand their strengths, needs and preferences.

·       Help develop communication passports, self-advocacy tools and practical strategies.

·       Support engagement with appointments and services.

·       Provide information, signposting and practical support.

·       Work collaboratively with agencies, health professionals, community organisations and families.

·       Contribute to service improvement and co-production activities.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues. 

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

Before applying, please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

****If you are applying for this role via the apprenticeship route, please review the attached eligibility document to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria to undertake an apprenticeship****

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

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Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • A good standard of general education, including functional literacy and numeracy, or equivalent demonstrable skills
  • English and Maths at level 2 or equivalent (GCSE 9-4 or A*- C or functional skills level 2)
  • Willingness and ability to complete Trust mandatory training and rolespecific peersupport, safeguarding, boundaries, record keeping and informationgovernance training.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Relevant qualification in peer support, health, social care, youth work, education, community development or coaching.
  • Completed recognised peersupport training.

Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Personal lived experience of neurodivergence and the ability to use this experience safely, purposefully and professionally for the benefit of others.
  • Experience of receiving, seeking or navigating support related to neurodivergence, whether through health, education, employment or community services.
  • Experience of supporting, encouraging, mentoring or enabling others in a formal, voluntary, community or informal capacity.
  • Experience of working collaboratively with others and of completing agreed tasks independently
  • Experience of supporting young people and young adults or of navigating the transition into adult services, further or higher education, employment or independent living.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Experience of working in health, social care, education, employment support, youth, community or voluntary services.
  • Experience of coproduction, service-user involvement, training, presentation or community engagement.
  • Experience of working across organisational or cultural boundaries.
  • Experience of supporting transitions between children’s and adult systems.

Knowledge

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Practical understanding of neurodivergence, identity, strengths, support needs and the potential impact of diagnosis or selfidentification
  • Understanding of neuroaffirming, strengths-based and rights-based approaches.
  • Understanding of the purpose and boundaries of peer support and the difference between peer support and clinical care.
  • Awareness of how communication, sensory needs, executive functioning, change, stigma and environmental demands may affect participation and wellbeing.
  • Basic understanding of confidentiality, consent, safeguarding, professional boundaries, equality and inclusion.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Knowledge of community resources and partner organisations relevant to the age group.
  • Understanding of reasonable adjustments and relevant transitions for the role.
  • Knowledge of local neurodevelopmental pathways and service-delivery priorities.

Skills

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Ability to share selected aspects of personal lived experience in a thoughtful, boundaried and purposeful way
  • Strong listening and relationshipbuilding skills and the ability to communicate with people using a range of styles and formats.
  • Ability to work in a calm, respectful and nonjudgemental manner and to maintain hope when others are distressed or frustrated.
  • Ability to support people to identify their own goals and choices without taking over, directing or creating dependence.
  • Ability to recognise concerns, remain within role boundaries and escalate promptly
  • Ability to write clear, factual and proportionate records and to maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to use email, Microsoft Word, Teams and electronic systems, with training where required.
  • Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work, manage time, attend reliably and ask for support when needed.
  • Capacity for selfreflection, openness to feedback and ability to use supervision to maintain safe practice and personal wellbeing.
  • Ability to develop accessible resources and contribute creatively to service improvement
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Presentation or facilitation skills.
  • Ability to use spreadsheets, digital design tools or online engagement platforms.

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