Peer Support Specialist

Location: East Brighton CMHC, Brighton, BN2 3EW, UK

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a neurodivergent peer support specialist to join the Neurodevelopmental Service. The role provides peer-led specialist post-diagnostic support within a multi-disciplinary team to individuals, families, carers, and partner agencies across East Sussex, West Sussex, and Brighton and Hove. The position offers a flexible part-time working pattern in a supportive and reflective team environment.

Duties:

• Deliver peer-led specialist post-diagnostic support to individuals, families, and carers
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, service users, and external agencies
• Participate in clinical and managerial supervision as well as ongoing service reflection and co-production
• Support individuals navigating neurodevelopmental conditions (ASC and ADHD)

Requirements:

• Health care or relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent skills acquired through experience or formal teaching qualification
• A recognised Peer Support qualification
• At least 2 years of experience in peer support work with neurodivergent individuals and an understanding of inpatient admissions
• Significant experience working with autistic individuals who may have co-occurring mental health needs
• Experience working with groups/activities and supervising others
• Comprehensive knowledge of Peer Support frameworks and autistic evidence-based approaches
• Evidence of commitment to lifelong learning

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