Autism AIM Peer Development Worker
About the role
- Salary:£24,784.50 per annum full-time; £14,870.70 per annum actual salary
- Hours:22.5 hours per week over three to four 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.
- Closing Date:Wednesday 30th September 2026 at 12 Noon
- Date you should hear back from us for getting an interview:Friday 2nd October 2026
- Interviews on:Wednesday 7th October 2026
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.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Training or qualifications in peer support or related fields.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Clear communication in multiple formats.
- Ability to manage a varied caseload.
- Good IT skills for remote support.
- Constructive team contribution
About us:
Established in 2001, The Advonet Group is an independent advocacy charity based in Leeds. The Advonet Group is comprised of statutory and non-statutory advocacy services and specialist inclusion services (Asking You, Autism AIM). All our services support individuals to have their voices heard and their rights upheld.
We are united in our commitment to uphold the nationally recognised advocacy principles and have a diverse staff team of 80 people working within the organisation. We are a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer with Investors in People and Volunteers accreditation, and have achieved the Advocacy Quality Performance Mark.
The Advonet Group values and respects the diversity of backgrounds, experiences and knowledge that staff, volunteers and job applicants bring. All our staff undertake mandatory training on both Equality and Diversity and LGBTQ+ Awareness to increase awareness and understanding of discrimination both in and out of the workplace, with a view to reduce the impact this has on our colleagues and the wider community. This creates a workplace where staff feel comfortable to be themselves and empowers them, and our service users, to use their unique experiences to inform their work.
Benefits of working with us:
- Up to 31 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Access to a cashback health plan and Employee Support scheme
- Flexible working arrangements
- Welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment
How to apply:
We’re looking forward to hearing from candidates who want to help us make our vision a reality. We are keen to hear from individuals with personal lived experience, and we particularly encourage applications from people from racialised and minority backgrounds, and men, who are currently underrepresented in The Advonet Group. Please detail your relevant skills and experience that make you a good fit for the role in your application. Please use the person specification as a guide.
Applications will be anonymised prior to shortlisting. All equality monitoring data is kept separate from the main application process.
If you would like to discuss the recruitment process or need any reasonable adjustments to support your application with us, please email jobs@advonet.org.uk.
As well as a CV and cover letter, you must also complete our online Equal Opportunities Form. Please email your CV and cover letter to
. jobs@advonet.org.ukIf you have any questions about the role itself, please contact Eloise Sutcliffe at Eloise.Sutcliffe@advonet.org.uk.
You will also be able to find the recruitment pack by clicking on the first button below. It has more detailed information on the role and what it involves.