Neurodiversity Peer Support Apprentice

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust is offering a Neurodiversity Peer Support Worker Apprenticeship Opportunity. This role supports neurodivergent children, young people and adults within the Neurodevelopmental Services, alongside clinicians, families and partner agencies.

You will gain hands-on experience while working towards a Level 3 apprenticeship, with regular training and study hours.

Qualifications

• Neurodivergent or with lived experience of neurodevelopmental services.
• Compassionate, motivated and enthusiastic about supporting others.

Responsibilities

• Share 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.

Skills

Lived experience

Peer support

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust is offering a Neurodiversity Peer Support Worker Apprenticeship Opportunity. This role supports neurodivergent children, young people and adults within the Neurodevelopmental Services, alongside clinicians, families and partner agencies.

You will gain hands-on experience while working towards a Level 3 apprenticeship, with regular training and study hours.