Job Purpose 

The Autism/ADHD Sheffield Hub Peer Support Worker will use their lived experience of autism and/or ADHD to provide empathetic, practical, and strengths-based peer support to individuals accessing the hub. The role focuses on reducing isolation, increasing confidence, and supporting individuals to better understand and navigate their neurodivergence. You will be to work as part of a team which specialises in delivering one-to-one and group support to adults and young people (16+) living with Autism and / or ADHD, playing a fundamental role in the day-to-day delivery of the service.  

Hub sessions are in-person and virtual (inc. evenings and Saturdays am) 

Sheffield Mind is committed to investing in and developing our workforce.  The successful candidates will receive: 

 

 

The successful applicant will also receive ongoing support and regular supervision from ADHD/Autism Sheffield Hub Team Manager, together with day to day support provided by senior management and Sheffield Mind colleagues. 

 

The ADHD & Autism Hub Peer Support Worker will link with a variety of key stakeholders including: 

 

 

Values 

Sheffield Mind has a set of core values which we expect all staff to demonstrate.  Building on these we have developed a set of expectations that we expect all team members to demonstrate. 

 
Main Duties and Responsibilities:  

Peer Support Delivery 

Group Facilitation 

Signposting and Advocacy 

Community Engagement 

Safeguarding and Boundaries 

Administration and Teamwork 

Other Tasks 

 

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

  | Experience    | Essential or Desirable 
1  | Lived experience of autism and/or ADHD.  | E 
2  | Experience of supporting others in a formal or informal capacity.  | E 
3  | Experience of engaging with diverse individuals and communities.  | E 
4  | Understanding of neurodiversity and the social model of disability.  | E 
5  | Awareness of challenges faced by autistic and ADHD individuals.  | E 
6  | Basic knowledge of local support services (or willingness to learn)  | E 
7  | Strong listening and communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different communication preferences.  | E 
8  | Ability to build trusting, respectful relationships.  | E 
9  | Group facilitation or willingness to develop these skills.  | E 
10  | Ability to maintain boundaries while working in a peer role.  | E 
11  | Organisational and basic administrative skills.  | E 
12  | Empathy, patience, and non-judgmental attitude.  | E 
13  | Reliability and ability to work independently and as part of a team.  | E 
14  | Commitment to inclusion, equality, and anti-discriminatory practice.  | E 
15  | Willingness to reflect, learn, and develop professionally.  | E 
16  | Experience facilitating peer support groups.  | D 
17  | Training in mental health, safeguarding, or peer support.  | D 
18  | Knowledge of Sheffield’s local services and community networks.  | D 
19  | Experience of co-production or service user involvement.  | D 
20  | Understanding of intersectionality and diverse lived experiences.  | D 
Please Note: Recruited staff are required to evidence that they have worked in accordance with the person specification and job description in order to successfully pass their probationary period and as part of the annual appraisal process. 

 
The Deal  

As a Mindful Employer, we value our staff and we work hard to make sure that employees enjoy their role and feel supported to do the best job they can. If you join us at Sheffield Mind, you’ll receive access to a pension scheme, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and we have a staff Workplace Wellbeing Champion. All staff receive regular supervision and an annual appraisal. 

Salary: £ 25,622 per annum, pro rata  

Responsible to: Autism/ADHD Sheffield Hub Team Manager 

Time Scale: end of contract 30th May 2029  

Hours: 14.8 per week 

 

Sustainability at Sheffield Mind 

Sheffield Mind recognises that as an organisation we’re part of a natural environment that’s increasingly under threat and that we have a responsibility to minimise the negative impact our work and operation have on the environment. Use of public transport and cycling is encouraged and facilities are provided for bicycle storage. 

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion 

Our vision is to build an organisation that attracts, engages and support individuals from diverse backgrounds into all aspects of Sheffield Mind – service users, staff, volunteers and trustees. 

“Sheffield Mind is a fantastic organisation to work for. I find my team and management to be very supportive and I really appreciate the flexibility of my role, as this allows me utilise my skills and perform to the best of my ability while maintaining a great work / life balance. It's a pleasure to work with like-minded people in a job that aligns with my values”.               

Staff Survey 2024 

Next Steps 

 

Following the closing date we’ll contact you if you have been shortlisted to go on to the next stage (interview).  

Please note that very occasionally, we have to make a decision that if we receive sufficient applications before the deadline, we withdraw a job advert. This is because if we get too many applications, we don't have the capacity to deal with shortlisting. Please note that unfortunately we are not able to contact you if you are not successful and we’re not able to give feedback on why you weren’t shortlisted.