Aims
To give peer support workers an understanding of issues related to self-care
Section 4
Competences covered in this unit
Ability for the peer support worker to maintain a focus on self-care and their own health and wellbeing.
Ability to identify and manage any barriers to self-care, or to seek support from others.
Ability for the peer support worker to judge:
- when their work is creating excessive emotional demands and to put in place appropriate levels of self-care
- when their own stressors or triggers may be resulting in unhelpful attitudes or behaviours
- when they have reached the limits of their responsibility or competence, and when to seek advice, management or supervisory support, or assistance from others
Ability for the peer support worker to monitor and reflect on the personal feelings or challenges that arise as a result of their work and role.
Ability to monitor and reflect on the impact of any challenges and so judge when support or supervision is necessary.