Peer Support Specialist

Peer Support Specialist – Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £28,392 – £31,157 per annum (pro rata)
Location: East Brighton CMHC, Brighton, BN2 3EW
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part-time
Band: Band 4
Closing Date: 29 November 2026
Reference: 354-LD-20335-1
Visa Sponsorship: Yes – applications requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered.

Job Overview

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Peer Support Specialist to join its Neurodevelopmental Service in Brighton.

The successful candidate will provide specialist peer-led post-diagnostic support to neurodivergent individuals, their families and carers. The role involves working with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies across East Sussex, West Sussex, and Brighton and Hove.

This is an opportunity to join a supportive team committed to improving health outcomes and the lives of the neurodivergent community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide peer-led specialist post-diagnostic support to neurodivergent individuals.
• Work alongside individuals, families and carers.
• Collaborate with other NHS teams and external agencies.
• Contribute to improving support for people with autism spectrum conditions (ASC) and ADHD.
• Use personal experience and peer support knowledge to improve service delivery.
• Participate in supervision, reflection and ongoing professional development.
• Support group activities and work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.

What the Employer Offers

• Opportunities to develop specialist knowledge of autism spectrum conditions and ADHD.
• A flexible but challenging role with opportunities to make a meaningful difference.
• Managerial and clinical supervision.
• A supportive team environment that encourages learning and reflection.
• Links to innovative research and opportunities to improve patient care.
• A strong culture of co-production and collaboration with experts by experience.

Essential Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• Health care or relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification, or equivalent skills gained through experience or formal teaching qualifications.
• A recognised Peer Support qualification.
• Evidence of commitment to lifelong learning.

Essential Knowledge and Experience

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Significant experience working with autistic people, including those with co-occurring mental health needs, in a paid or voluntary health, social care or teaching setting.
• Experience working with groups and activities.
• Experience supervising others.
• Ability to manage personal wellbeing as an autistic/AuDHD person.
• Comprehensive knowledge of peer support and strengths-based, evidence-based autistic frameworks and approaches.
• Experience working effectively as part of a team.

Visa Sponsorship

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes applications from candidates who require current Skilled Worker visa sponsorship to work in the UK.

Applicants requiring sponsorship will be considered alongside other candidates.

DBS Check

This position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Job Location

East Brighton CMHC
Brighton
BN2 3EW
United Kingdom

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their applications online through the official NHS Jobs recruitment portal.

Closing Date: 29 November 2026

Contact Information

For further information about the position, contact:

Contact: Francesca Evans
Position: Service Manager
Email: francesca.evans4@nhs.net

Employer: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Website: https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/