Aims
To help peer support workers understand safeguarding procedures
Section 1
Competences covered in this unit:
Ability to draw on knowledge of local and national safeguarding policies.
Ability to draw on knowledge that safeguarding concerns can arise across the lifespan, from infancy through to old age.
Ability to draw on knowledge of the types of abuse and neglect that could trigger a safeguarding concern.
Ability to identify signs or indicators that could flag the need to institute safeguarding procedures.
Underpinning understanding and knowledge for peer support workers
Communication and engagement skills
Working in partnership. Supporting people as a peer support worker
Self-care and support
Optional skills – using psychological approaches to support personal recovery