Aims
Competences covered in this unit:
Ability to draw on knowledge of the significance of families, carers or a person’s wider social or community network in planning and providing care and support.
Ability to draw on knowledge of the impact that caring for a person with mental health needs can have on families and carers.
Ability to engage the person’s family or carer (when appropriate) to help them:
- support the person
- ask questions when they are uncertain or confused
- look after their own mental health and wellbeing
Ability to help families and carers access organisations and services that offer information, advice or support relevant to their needs.
Ability to provide support or information to families and carers to help them navigate the systems, policies, processes or legal structures that may affect them.
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