Peer Support Worker Training

At the end of this section of the training course, participants will be able to:

 

·         Explain an enabling approach to, how it relates to providing support & the principles underpinning approach. 

·         Identify & demonstrate the essential communication skills to use in a support context.

·         Describe the behaviours which impact upon working relationships.

·         Demonstrate the use of a reflective tool to enable personal development.

·         Apply the principals & tools of the enabling approach in their working methods.

·         Develop the ability to use your own personal experiences to effectively support others.

·         Develop the importance & working polices & procedures.

·         This Innovative approach has been developed by Augment a Service led organisation. This approach has had many positive outcomes for people with challenges and issues. 

 

PEER SUPPORT

 

“Peer Support Workers have brought hope, positivity and inspiration into what has been traditionally viewed as the world of ‘slow stream rehabilitation’ “Anne Poustie, Senior Charge Nurse.

 

Just one example of the professional opinions that reinforce Augment’s nationally recognised pioneering status as a proven center of excellence in the field of Peer Support. Augment leads in this area of service development as one of the only organisations that has trained Peer Support Workers who are now employed by Tayside NHS and our Chief Executive sits on the Professional Development Awards Panel for mental Health Peer Support SCQF Level 7. A pedigree that has seen our Augment trained Peer Support Workers and our Peer Outreach Volunteers successfully assist clients achieve well-managed goals on a continuous basis.

 

Let your Experts by Experience learn from our Experts by Experience. Peer Support training prepares candidates in all aspects of meaningful Peer Support. The course includes ethics and professionalism, counselling skills, WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Planning), personal safety, support and supervision and the Peer Approach - all delivered empathetically and professionally by our Peer Support Specialist.

 

Perhaps the best testament to our success comes straight from the horse’s mouth: Augment’s Annual Report 2008/09 cites a former client turned effective Peer Outreach Volunteer: “I know that I can recover because I know someone who has been there, done it and got the t-shirt-my Peer Support Worker.”