Support and Engagement

Build trusting, non-judgemental relationships with young people through 1-2-1 and group sessions.

Use lived experience and peer insight to relate to and support participants.

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.

Safeguarding and Professional Practice

Apply safeguarding procedures and maintain professional boundaries at all times.

Keep accurate records and contribute to monitoring and evaluation.

Participate in supervision, training, and reflective practice.

Data and reporting

Record relevant information relating to the contact with the young people in a structured and consistent way

Work with confidential information and only share information in appropriate, pre-agreed ways

Access and process information in line with GDPR, Caldicott Principles etc.

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An application pack including our application form withdetails of where to send your completed application can be found on our websiteat: https://chilypep.org.uk/vacancies-volunteering/peer-connector-home/

All candidates must have existing permission to work in the UK

To apply, please download the below application packdocuments, complete the relevant forms and email to recruitment@chilypep.org.uk

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Children and Young People’s Empowerment Project

11 Southey Hill

Sheffield

S5 8BB

Tel: 0114 234 8846

Website: https://chilypep.org.uk/

Online contact form: https://chilypep.org.uk/contact-us/

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