Neurodiversity Peer Support Worker - Apprenticeship

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.

• 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.

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:

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

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

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

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

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

• 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 role specific peer support, safeguarding, boundaries, record keeping and information governance training.

• Relevant qualification in peer support, health, social care, youth work, education, community development or coaching.
• Completed recognised peer support training.

• 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…