Peer Support Worker - Apprenticeship Opportunity


Company:	Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£26,299.62 - £27,476 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Consibrough, DN12 3JW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Oct 2026
Closing date:	7 Nov 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust.

Join our dedicated CAMHS Community Eating Disorder Service as a Peer Support Worker (Band 3) and use your lived experience to make a genuine difference to children, young people and families affected by eating disorders. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to work alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team, providing one-to-one and group support, inspiring hope and recovery, and helping young people achieve their personal goals. We are looking for a compassionate, motivated and resilient individual with lived experience of an eating disorder, excellent communication skills, and a passion for empowering others. If you are committed to recovery-focused care and want to help shape and improve services through your unique perspective, we would love to hear from you.

If you don't already have a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject, RDaSH are offering this post alongside the opportunity for you to complete a Level 3 apprenticeship qualification [relevant to your role].

As an apprentice within RDaSH you will be given the opportunity to gain experience, learn work-related skills and obtain all the tools needed to thrive.

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Around 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. This leads to a nationally recognised qualification.

• Provide one-to-one and group peer support to children, young people and families affected by eating disorders, helping them regaincontrolandprogressintheirrecoveryjourney.

• Usepersonallivedexperienceofrecoveryfromaneatingdisordertoinspirehope,buildconfidenceanddemonstratethatrecoveryispossible.

• Workalongsidethemultidisciplinaryteamtodeliverperson-centredsupportandcontributeaserviceuserperspectivewithinclinicaldiscussionsandreviews.

• Supportyoungpeopletoidentifyandachievepersonalrecoverygoals,improvetheirqualityoflifeandincreasecommunityparticipation.

• Establishpositive,safeandrespectfulrelationshipswithchildren,youngpeopleandfamiliesaccessingtheservice.

• Signpostandconnectyoungpeopleandfamiliestocommunitygroups,localresourcesandpartneragenciestostrengthentheirsupportnetworks.

• Attendmultidisciplinarymeetings,reviewsandtrainingsessions,promotingrecovery-focusedandstrengths-basedapproachestocare.

• Maintainaccuraterecordsandworkcloselywithclinicianstoensuresupportisalignedtoindividualcareplans.

• Identifyconcernsrelatingtoayoungperson’sphysicalhealth,mentalhealthorwellbeingandescalateappropriatelytotheclinicalteam.

• Contributetoservicedevelopment,promotepositiveandnon-discriminatorylanguage,andhelpimprovepeersupportprovisionacrosstheservice.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Before applying, please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

****If you are applying for this role via the apprenticeship route, please review the attached eligibility document to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria to undertake an apprenticeship****

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

This advert closes on Thursday 22 Oct 2026

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