ABOUT US
Rotherham Parents Forum Limited (RPFL) is a charity that exists to support Rotherham families of young people with SEND, and neurodivergent adults. We are the home of Rotherham Parent Carers Forum, who through its Voice and Influence Work seek to create better outcomes for families of children with SEND through participation and co production.
Our Autism and ADHD Peer Support Service provides support for adults, young people, and their families around living with Autism and ADHD. RPFL also facilitates various support, guidance, counselling within its town centre premises.

Job Purpose
The Autism and ADHD Peer Support Service is funded by ‘South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board – Rotherham - Place’ to support people with autism and/or ADHD and their families. We are looking for a peer support worker to primarily work with adults with autism and/or ADHD (diagnosed or on the pathway for assessment) and to offer emotional support, advice, and signposting on neurodivergent related topics. Your work may be carried out on a one-to-one basis or sometimes in group peer support sessions.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
To contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive, efficient, accessible service, offering support in several ways to suit individuals, ensuring that high-quality standards are maintained, and policies/procedures are always followed.
To carry out one-to-one consultation, providing emotional support, advice and guidance to individuals who have been referred to the service in a person-centred way, considering preferred timing and communication methods, to ascertain strengths as well as areas of difficulty and enable them to develop their skills and make decisions for themselves about the future.
To agree personal action plans with individuals referred to the service based on the information and priorities they have expressed, and work with them to achieve their personalised outcomes.
To build and maintain a positive and professional relationship of trust with individuals and understand the importance of empowering them.
To maintain accurate records of work undertaken with individuals around their support, and any other records as required by the service lead, this will include monitoring outcomes for individuals, producing action plans, measuring progress and actions taken at reviews.
To have a thorough knowledge of key services and organisations that are available to support autistic adults or adults with ADHD and help individuals to be signposted to, encouraged and motivated to access them, offering different levels of support depending on individual circumstances.
To contribute to the development and facilitation of a wider service offer which may include group peer sessions, small group workshops on topical discussions, access to online support etc. to help individuals deal with common issues and challenges encountered by neurodivergent individuals and their families.
To meaningfully engage with people who are using the Peer Support Service and use the organisation’s feedback mechanisms to ensure evaluation of the service and its future development is informed through voice.
To attend and participate in team meetings and other team events.
To establish and maintain effective working relationships with all partners and key organisations to deliver the service outcomes.
To keep up to date with peer-reviewed evidence-based research, particularly on education, rights and the law, health, vulnerability, and social care, to inform your working practice.
To contribute to the marketing and engagement strategy for the service and recognise, highlight and share relevant good practice.
General
Maintain a confidential, sensitive and discrete approach to personal, sensitive and organisational information
Contribute to a culture of equality and demonstrate a commitment diversity, inclusion and to removing all forms of discrimination as a colleague and service provider
Act within our stated values and comply with our policies and procedures
Represent the organisation in a positive manner

A flexible approach is required for the role, as additional duties commensurate with the role may occur from time to time. Please note that this service operates two evenings a week until 9pm, and working one evening will be required.

This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to reflect a range of duties the post holder will perform. The job description will be reviewed regularly and may be changed in the light of experience and in consultation with the post-holder.

Person Specification
GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English

Experience
Lived experience of autism/ ADHD in adults
Experience of peer support with autistic adults/ adults with ADHD
Experience of building effective working relationships with a variety of people and
organisations
Experience of working with people with a range of health and social care needs, in a
person-centred, respectful, non judgemental, and sensitive manner
Knowledge and understanding of a neurodivergent affirming approach to
support
Experience in using data collection systems and the ability to record information
appropriately and accurately
Experience of organising and facilitating group peer support, such as training events, meetings, and workshops

Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of evidence based research or willingness to learn
Knowledge and commitment to Safeguarding principles and procedures
Knowledge and commitment to confidentiality and Data Protection
Knowledge of the Equality Act 2010
Knowledge of advocacy or willingness to learn
Knowledge of mental health issues and their impact on neurodivergent adults
Knowledge of relevant legislation and policy, such as the Equality Act 2010
Understanding of working in the third sector

Skills
Highly effective listening, verbal, and written communication skills with excellent
attention to detail
Excellent IT skills, particularly around using office 365, and the ability to maintain timely
and accurate records.
Ability to deal tactfully and sensitively with all enquiries
Able to communicate effectively using a variety of different methods, i.e., email,
telephone, face to face through virtual technology
Able to make decisions on a wide range of issues relating to own area of work and
where several options may exist
Working with a diverse community
Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to work on own initiative,
prioritise work and meet tight deadlines

Personal Attributes
You will need to undergo a successful DBS check for this role
Dignity and Respect – promotes equality and treats all people fairly with dignity and
respect
Ability to work flexibly as part of a small team
Commitment to learning and development
General Requirements
A positive, solution-focused attitude
Ability to be assertive where necessary
Ability to problem-solve, learn, and share learning
Willingness to accept both regular management supervision and clinical supervision
Able to work flexibly, including one evening a week until 9pm
Able to travel to various locations across the borough within a reasonable timescale

Other
A commitment to the core values and ethos of Rotherham Parents Forum Ltd which are
that we welcome and care, value and include, communicate and work in partnership