Autism Peer Support Worker – Join a Supportive Team in London – Apply Now (With Sponsorship)

Location
London, United Kingdom

Type
Full Time

Salary (£)
31,944 – 34,937 / Year

About South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
They’ve been building something special in the heart of South London. With a legacy rooted in compassionate mental health support, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is championing inclusive care that empowers every voice. Their new Transforming Care in Autism (TCA) service brings together people with lived experience, professionals, and carers to rewrite the way support is given to autistic individuals. It’s not just a service—it’s a mission to shift how autism is understood and supported across the NHS.

Job details

Benefits

• Skilled Worker Sponsorship Available – ideal for candidates seeking UK job opportunities
• Peer Mentoring & Supervision – monthly and weekly guidance so no one’s ever left alone
• Career Progression Support – chance to develop a long-term path in mental health
• Workplace Inclusion – lived experience isn’t just welcomed, it’s celebrated
• Team-Based Culture – thrive in a supportive work environment with autism specialists and mental health professionals

Requirements

• Personal experience of autism and mental health challenges
• Experience with UK autism or mental health services (inpatient or outpatient)
• Comfortable sharing lived experience in a safe, helpful way
• GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths
• Willing to complete Peer Worker Training if not already completed
• Compassionate, patient, and solution-oriented
• Able to demonstrate empathy and encourage recovery
• Interest in mental health care and service user involvement

Salary Details

£31,944 – £34,937 per year, depending on experience. This is a full-time role with full access to NHS benefits and structured training support.

About the Role

This role isn’t about ticking boxes. It’s about being real, being human, and showing up with your story. As an Autism Peer Support Worker, you’ll walk alongside people who’ve been where you’ve been. Maybe they’re in crisis. Maybe they’re trying to find their feet again. Whatever their story, your lived experience helps them write a new chapter. You’ll help them navigate services, feel heard, and build hope. It’s a role that carries emotional weight, yes, but also real joy. You’ll also co-deliver training for NHS staff and carers, making sure more people understand what it means to support autistic individuals with compassion and clarity. And you’ll be backed every step of the way by clinical professionals who believe in what you bring.

Key Responsibilities

• Support others using lived experience to inspire hope
• Share personal stories of resilience and recovery when appropriate
• Use recovery tools to help people build confidence and direction
• Collaborate with clinical teams and autism specialists
• Encourage service users to make their own decisions and access local resources
• Promote inclusion, dignity, and autonomy
• Keep accurate, easy-to-read records of your work
• Deliver training sessions to build understanding of autism in mental health settings

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post falls under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, so a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They’re committed to hiring people from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in healthcare. They encourage applications from individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent candidates, LGBTQ+ communities, and people from ethnic minorities.

Employer Details

• Company Name: South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Various sites across South London
• Contact: careers@slam.nhs.uk

Reference Number
SLAM-TCA-AUT25

How To Apply
Interviews happen fast, so don’t wait. Apply Now and be part of something real. Closing date: 21 April 2025.