Peer Connector
Social Care
Children and Young People's Empowerment Project (Chilypep)
Help us support young people across South Yorkshire!
Job Purpose:
To support young people aged 16–24 with mild to moderate
depression, anxiety or being neurodivergent who are
- In education but have had periods of absence (5–15% of school
days)
- In employment but have had frequent absences (3+ fit notes per
year)
- Struggling to enter the workplace (actively job-seeking for 4+
months)
This support will be delivered through peer-led, personalised, and community-based approaches that promote wellbeing, build confidence, and connect young people to local services, opportunities, and networks.
Key Responsibilities:
Support and Engagement
-Build trusting, non-judgemental relationships with young people through 1:1 and group sessions.
- Use lived experience and peer insight to relate to and support participants.
- Support the young person to gain an understanding of the Health and Growth Accelerator service offers and interventions, and to support the referral process if this has not already taken place
- Co-design wellbeing and progression plans based on “what matters” to each young person.
- Support and ‘hand hold’ young people to access local services, education, training, and employment opportunities.
- Maintain regular contact with each young person—typically 1–2 meaningful contacts per week, depending on need. - Work with young people for a minimum of 12 weeks, with flexibility to extend support based on individual progress and goals.
Navigation and Advocacy
- Act as a consistent point of contact, helping young people navigate services and systems.
- ‘Handhold’ to appropriate support, including mental health, housing, and employment services.
- Accompany young people to appointments or community activities.
Community and Collaboration
- Work closely with colleges, employers, health professionals, and VCSE partners.
- Promote the programme and raise awareness of the needs of young people with mild to moderate mental health challenges or neurodivergence.
- Help build inclusive, youth-friendly community networks.
Sheffield
Scale 22: £30,105.99 to Scale 24: £31,884.86
37 hours [37 FTE]
38 days of Annual Leave, including bank holidays (pro rata) 8% employer pension contribution Cycle-to-Work Scheme Beyond savings card and discounts Flexibility to take Bank Holiday days when it suits you Special leave for bereavement, study, and personal circumstances Regular team social events An inclusive, friendly, and supportive work environment A highly experienced team Learning and development opportunities
02-10-2025
An application pack including our application form with details of where to send your completed application can be found on our website
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