Job requirements
Essential
9 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- QUALIFICATIONS
Health care or relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent skills acquired through experience or formal teaching qualification
- QUALIFICATIONS
A recognised Peer Support qualification
- QUALIFICATIONS
Evidence of a commitment to lifelong learning
- KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE
Significant experience of working with autistic people who may have co-occurring mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity in health/social care/teaching setting
- KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE
Experience of working with groups/activities
- KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE
Experience of supervising others.
- KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE
Managing personal wellbeing as an autistic/AuDHD person
- KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE
Comprehensive knowledge of Peer Support and strengths and evidence based autistic frameworks / approaches and ability to apply this throughout your work
- KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE
Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
We are seeking a neurodivergent peer support specialist to join our Neurodevelopmental Service. Would you like to join us as we navigate new ways of working and build new important relationships to improve health outcomes for the neurodivergent community?
Would you like to work in a small and supportive team where everyone is valued and where the work is challenging and requires innovation and optimism?
Main duties of the job
We are adding peer-led specialist post-diagnostic support to our multi-disciplinary offer.
The team will work with individuals, their families, carers, other SPFT teams and agencies across East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton and Hove. The successful candidate will have a passion for improving the lives of this client group.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
What we can offer
- an opportunity to really learn about neurodevelopmental conditions (ASC and ADHD) - to develop any existing understanding you have and to feel confident and competent in your specialism.
- a flexible but challenging role as a peer support specialist - using these skills and knowledge every day to feel satisfied in your work
- Robust and meaningful supervision - managerial and clinical. A vibrant and engaged team who enjoy reflection and learning together
- A highly skilled and committed team who are passionate about our work. We have very close links to ongoing innovative research and we use this to improve our care. We have a team of "experts by experience" who challenge and encourage us to get better. We have a strong culture of co-production. We love sharing our knowledge and insights with our colleagues in other services.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Peer Support Specialist with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Haywards Heath, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Support role role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Nov 2026.
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