Peer Worker
Level 3 | 24 Months On Programme Including 3 Months End Point Assessment
Apprenticeship Overview
Peer Workers are in a unique position that leverages their personal experiences to offer support and guidance to individuals undergoing significant life changes or challenges. The peer worker role is grounded in the principle of mutual understanding and the shared experiences that foster connection and trust with those they are supporting. By intentionally sharing their own journey, they create a space for open communication, enabling individuals to access various forms of support and rebuild their relationships with services.
The Peer Worker apprenticeship offers a unique blend of experiential learning and formal training, tailored specifically for individuals with lived experience in areas such as mental health, addiction, or social adversity. This programme is designed to enhance the innate skills of peer workers by providing structured learning opportunities that complement their real-world expertise. The apprenticeship allows for the integration of professional knowledge with personal experience, fostering a deeper level of empathy and connection with clients.
Achievement
- Peer Worker Apprenticeship – Pass or Distinction
- Level 2 English and maths (if not exempt)
Progression
After a period of working and gaining experience, apprentices may look to progress in their role as a Team Leader, Learning Mentor or Learning and Development Practitioner.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for a Healthcare Apprenticeship, the learner needs to have been residing in the UK or the EEA, for the past three years and be able to commit to the apprenticeship programme’s full duration. Note that certain types of immigration statuses/permissions may still be eligible. The learners job role should also fit with the programme modules. If the learner does not have a level 2 or equivalent in English and maths, they will need to work towards achieving these qualifications as part of their apprenticeship. Additional entry requirements may also be needed for programmes at level 3 and above i.e. a level of previous experience or pre-requisite qualifications or CPD (Continued Professional Development) i.e. the Care Certificate.
Apprenticeship Journey
Orientation Workshop
Provide Peer Support to Individuals, Families, or Carers
Accessing or Signposting to Resources & Services
Promoting Peer Support & Peer Perspectives
Communication & Record Keeping
Positive Risk Taking, Health & Safety & Safeguarding
Team Working & Service Improvement
Personal Development & Supervision
Mock End Point Assessment
Gateway
Tripartite Meeting
Check Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours learnt of whole programme
End Point Assessment
1. Observation with Questions
2. Professional Discussion
The Apprenticeship Process
- Apprentices will be allocated a Dynamic Training Skills & Development Coach who will support and guide them for the duration of their apprenticeship
- The apprenticeship programme will be delivered as blended learning
- Blended learning is a combination of both online and face to face delivery
- Apprentices will need to have good internet access and a suitable device such as a laptop, or tablet to work on
- Microsoft Teams is used for coaching sessions (one-to-one) and for taught sessions (group)
- During your apprenticeship programme, apprentices will participate in training, development and on-going review activities that will include:
- Induction (specific to the apprentices’ workplace)
- Taught training sessions
- Internal continuous professional development
- Mentoring/buddy support
- Completion of a portfolio of evidence
- Tripartite progress reviews with the line manager/mentor and the assigned Dynamic Training Skills and Development Coach
Functional Skills
Functional Skills in English and maths are a vital part of all apprenticeship. Some learners will require Functional Skills support sessions. These sessions run from Tuesday to Thursday. The two-hour sessions begin at 9.30am, 12.30pm and 3pm. Friday are revision sessions for 3 hours, 9.30 and 1.30pm.
Functional Skills in English and maths form the cornerstone of all our apprenticeship programmes, providing learners with the essential literacy and numeracy skills required for workplace success. Recognising that some apprentices may need additional support in these areas, we offer dedicated functional skills support sessions. These are structured to fit within a busy work schedule, running from Tuesday to Thursday with each session lasting 2 hours, and offering start times at 9.30am, 12.30pm, and 3.00pm to accommodate various needs.
To further reinforce learners understanding and proficiency, we host comprehensive revision sessions every Friday. These sessions are 3 hours in length, with a choice of a 9.30am or 1.30pm start. These sessions are not only supportive but integral in ensuring our apprentices are well-equipped with the fundamental skills necessary for their development. For a deeper insight into how these functional skills sessions can benefit your team, we invite line managers to join our information sessions where we'll cover the structure, benefits, and outcomes of this essential component of our apprenticeship programmes.
End Point Assessment
To achieve the apprenticeship, at the end of the programme, apprentices will complete the End Point Assessment (EPA), which provides apprentices with the opportunity to demonstrate their competency within their role and to showcase the knowledge, skills, and behaviours they have gained. EPA is undertaken by an Independent Assessment Organisation who is responsible for the grading of the apprenticeship of either Fail, Pass, Merit, or Distinction.
The apprenticeship programme has been designed to equip the apprentice with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours to make an impact in the workplace and support individual career progression.
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Address:
Dynamic Training UK Ltd,
Unit 7, Brook Business Centre,
Cowley Mill Road,
Uxbridge,
UB8 2FX
Phone: 020 8607 7850
Email: hello@dynamictraining.org.uk
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