4th September 2024

• An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Peer Support Service. We are looking to appoint a new Peer Support Worker for a 20-hour, 1-year temporary contract from October 2024.

  Peer support workers work with parent carers to give information, advice and support, empowering them to access services and reduce isolation. This includes telephone support, virtual and face-to-face appointments, and drop-in sessions in local communities. Group sessions will also be delivered as part of the service.

  We are a flexible employer willing to discuss working hours and working patterns with individual candidates.

  To apply, please download and complete the forms below, and email them to sharon.blagden@sheffieldparentcarerforum.org.

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  The closing date for applications is 9am on Wednesday 18th September 2024. Interviews will be held on Thursday 26th September 2024.

  For more information, please email sharon.blagden@sheffieldparentcarerforum.org.uk

  We are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We operate a rigorous selection process, and the identity of the successful candidate will be checked thoroughly. A DBS check will be carried out for this role.