A collaboration with C&I Peer Coaching service and Single Homeless Project to co-produce specific peer workforce training
Who can enrol?
- People who have attended 'What is Peer Working?’ or already have a clear idea of peer working roles.
- People who want to learn how to use their lived experience to inspire, motivate and support others with similar experiences.
- People who have overcome challenges relating to their lived experiences.
- People who want to give back to others as part of their own recovery journey.
- People who want to progress into peer roles within Camden and Islington.
You will not be enrolled on the course until you have spoken with one of the tutors from the Peer Coaching Service.
Being in a peer role involves providing support to other people who share a common experience. In this course, we continue to explore peer opportunities and the benefits and challenges of peer roles. We will support you to understand your skills, values, strengths and knowledge and how they could support your journey into peer working/volunteering.
Together we will consider working with others including fostering empathy and taking a non-judgemental approach. There will be a discussion on self-care and self-respect and safe and core practices which are vital in peer roles. We will also support you to consider your next steps into peer opportunities and your future development.
The course will include creative activities, group discussions and a degree of sharing your own experiences.
Day 1
You will have the opportunity to explore and discuss your own lived experience and what you have gained that can help you and othersbin promoting recovery.
Day 2
You will learn how to navigate different types of relationships that you may encounter in peer opportunities. Such as working with other professionals, advocating for clients and working in groups and teams.
Day 3
You will learn how to keep yourself, your clients and colleagues safe in your role as a peer worker or volunteer. Next Steps.
Event time
Repeats every week 3 times.