Peer Worker – Level 3 apprenticeship
Peer Workers support individuals to build skills through modelling, signposting, and self-advocacy. They work directly with individuals, enabling them to find their own ways of understanding their circumstances in order to move forward.
Delivered in collaboration with With-you Consultancy
We are committed to providing a unique, learner-responsive apprenticeship programme, that will be accessible nationally. We have developed this programme with a collaborative, consultative approach working very closely in collaboration with With-you Consultancy.
With-you, as a national provider specialising in peer support with over 12 years of experience, will be advising on the course design, as well as training tutors; working with Paragon Skills and providing industry expertise to develop the programme. Their core values are underpinned by the values of peer support including shared learning and co-production. With-you pride themselves on building and maintaining relationships – this is at the heart of what they do. You can find out more about With-you here
Who is this apprenticeship suitable for?
Creating a safe and trusting space provides for an honest and open dialogue in which different experiences can be shared and different ways of understanding can be considered. Using knowledge from their own lived experiences of challenges, accessing support and navigating a range of services, a Peer Worker can provide purposeful and safe disclosure of their personal experiences to share and model self-help and self-management skills.
Anyone who has lived experience relevant to the role they are supporting and is new to the role either as a:
- Carer peer support worker
- Lived experienced practitioner
- Peer care navigator
- Peer coach
- Peer link worker
- Peer mentor
- Peer Support Worker
Key apprenticeship information
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This apprenticeship is suitable for: People in a range of services that embed peer-led roles within third sector, community, social enterprise and statutory sectors, including the NHS, health, justice, housing, and private providers of specialist services. -
Title of embedded diploma/qualification Non -
End-point assessment organisation: Skills for Justice (SFJ Awards) -
How long will this apprenticeship take to complete: 15 months apprenticeship + 3 months End Point Assessment -
Cost: Non-levy employer contribution (5%) - £250 & levy paying employer contribution - £5000
What will you learn on the apprenticeship?
As an apprentice studying Peer Support Worker Level 3, you will learn how best to support individuals across all age groups who may be experiencing:
- severe mental distress
- mental health crises
- perinatal mental health difficulties
- long term conditions
- addiction problems
- problem gambling
- rough sleeping.
You will focus on topics such as self-reflection and self-care and hone in your skillset to be able to draw off your own experiences to help these individuals. You’ll be given the tools to create a safe and trusting space for these individuals to help make a positive difference in their lives.
We are rated as a ‘Good Provider’ by Ofsted
We are committed to delivering an outstanding teaching and learning experience. Our apprentices and employers benefit from our 20 years of experience, and the accreditations we have that certify our commitment to the apprenticeship sector.