Aims
Competences covered in this unit
Ability to hold in mind that the main purpose of supervision is to:
- support the delivery of peer support in line with its values and principles
- enhance the quality of the care and support provided by peer support workers
- offer active support and encouragement to the peer support worker
- encourage reflection about the impact of the work and peer support role, and where there are negative impacts or challenges, to identify potential solutions to these
Ability to work with the supervisor to agree the parameters of supervision.
Ability for the peer support worker to:
- make the supervisor aware of any previous work or experience and identify current learning or training needs
- present an honest and open account of the work being undertaken, including reflections on the emotional impact of the work
- engage with the supervisor as an active participant
- discuss their work with the supervisor in a focused manner
Ability for the peer support worker to:
- reflect on the supervisor’s feedback and to apply these reflections in future work
- be open and realistic about their capabilities and to share this self-appraisal with the supervisor
- use feedback from the supervisor to further develop the skills for accurate self-appraisal
Ability to follow through suggestions regarding relevant reading or additional training made by the supervisor, and to incorporate this learning into practice.
Ability to use supervision to discuss the personal impact of the work.
Ability to use supervision to reflect on the impact of the work in relation to development as a peer support worker.
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