Peer Connector

Peer Connector - Barnsley Council Pathways to Work programme

Hours: 37 hours per week

Duration: fixed term for 1 year from employment start date provided by BMBC.

Location: Ground Floor, Wellington House, Market Street, Barnsley, S70 1WA
(Temporary base, permanent location YMCA, Barnsley)

Closing date for applications: Monday 27 th July, 9am

Interviews to be held: Friday 14 th August 2026.

HOME is staffed by a blended team of youth workers, mental health professionals and creative practitioners. The role is one of two Peer Connectors supporting young people age 16 - 25 through HOME and our 16+ Transitions work. HOME is also host to the Youth Employment Hub, a partnership between BMBC and the Department of Work and Pensions. This role will work closely with the Youth Employment Hub Advisors to support referrals and young people that are claiming Universal Credit.

Job Purpose:

To join our small team supporting young people aged 16–24 with mild to moderate depression, anxiety or being neurodivergent who are struggling to enter the workplace (actively job-seeking for 4+ months).

This role will be expected to offer weekly 1-2-1 and group work sessions which enable the young people to progress onwards into further education and training opportunities which can support their progression into work.

In addition, you will be expected to work in partnership with other organisations and services in Barnsley to increase the skills and employability of young people to get ready for, get into and get on work.

This support will be delivered through peer-led, personalised, and community-based approaches that promote wellbeing, build confidence, and connect young people to local services, opportunities, and networks.

The ideal candidate will need to be a thoughtful and flexible practitioner who places young people and their welfare at the heart of their practice and has a compassionate, authentic approach. They will have a demonstrable commitment to equality and social justice and be a positive team player willing to share learning and good practice.