Location
London, United Kingdom
Type
Full Time
Salary (£)
32,199 – 34,876 per year
About South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
They’ve built their name on supporting people when life feels toughest. Through their Transforming Care in Autism service, they’re reshaping how autistic adults at risk of admission are supported, making sure no one is left behind in mainstream mental health services. This role puts lived experience front and centre, turning personal journeys into hope and real change for others.
Job details
Benefits
- Sponsorship available so eligible international applicants can join the team
- Regular supervision and mentoring to support professional growth and wellbeing
- Training opportunities including peer support courses and autism-focused development
- Team culture that values lived experience as expertise
- Impactful work where every day helps challenge stigma and promote inclusion
Requirements
- Lived experience of autism and mental health difficulties with recovery insight
- Experience of using autism and mental health services such as talking therapies or inpatient care
- Completed peer support training or willingness to complete shortly after starting
- GCSEs or equivalent level in English and Maths or proven competency
- Ability to share experiences positively, while respecting boundaries and confidentiality
- Strong communication skills and problem-solving mindset
Salary Details
The salary range for this role is £32,199 to £34,876 per year.
About the Role
This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to make lived experience count. The Autism Peer Support Worker will join the Transforming Care in Autism team in Croydon, working closely with psychologists, autism specialists, and mental health professionals. The role is about bringing understanding, hope, and practical support to autistic individuals facing mental health challenges. By sharing experience safely, supporting staff and carers, and helping service users navigate treatment and community resources, this post creates real impact.
You’ll also be involved in co-designing and co-delivering training workshops for staff, carers, and service users, helping others see autism through a strengths-based lens. This position asks for compassion, creativity, and the courage to use personal experience to inspire change.
Key Responsibilities
- Use lived experience to inspire hope and show recovery is possible
- Share examples of challenges and how they were overcome to support service users
- Promote inclusion by recognising personal, cultural, and social strengths of others
- Support understanding of autism and mental health services to aid treatment
- Record and share information clearly to support team communication
- Co-produce and co-deliver teaching, training, and service development projects
- Signpost service users and carers to community or online resources
- Challenge stigma and promote positive attitudes toward autism
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for previous criminal convictions.
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 welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities they serve.
Employer Details
- Company Name: South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
- Address: London, United Kingdom
- Contact: HR Department
Reference Number
TCA-AUT-PSW-0925
How To Apply
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