Peer Development Worker - Autism AIM


Company:	Advonet
Salary:	from £14,870.70 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Leeds, LS7 1AB
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 1 day remote
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	10 Sept 2026
Closing date:	30 Sept 2026

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Summary

Full Time Salary: £24,784.50

Actual Salary: £14,870.70

Hours: 22.5 hours per week over 3-4 days

Contract: Fixed-term 12 months

Location: The Advonet office at The Unity Business Centre in Leeds. You will both online and in-person across various community settings. This role requires in-person work in Bradford and Leeds with occasional evening work. We are open to flexible, hybrid and home-working where it suits service needs.

About the role: The Peer Development Worker uses their lived experience, insight and peer-based skills to empower autistic adults and other neurodivergent people to understand their needs, build self-advocacy skills, and access the support they are entitled to. The role combines one-to-one peer support, group work, co-production, resource development, and awareness raising with professionals.

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