Peer worker

Level

Advanced · like A-levels

Length

1.3 yr

typical

Sector

Health and science

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Work alongside other professionals in hospital, justice and community settings.

Build trusting relationships with people using your own lived experience

Support individuals to set and work towards personal recovery goals

Facilitate peer support groups or one-to-one sessions

Contribute to care planning and review meetings alongside clinical staff

Help people navigate services and access community support

Maintain accurate records of support provided

Attend supervision and reflective practice sessions regularly

Using lived experience constructively and professionally in support roles

Recovery-focused approaches and person-centred support

Boundaries, self-care, and wellbeing in peer work

Mental health, substance use, and trauma-informed practice

Co-production and working within multidisciplinary teams

Risk awareness and safeguarding in health and social care

Equality, diversity, and inclusion in peer support practice

Ready to look for a place?

See live Peer worker apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.