Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Foundation Trust (CPFT) are in the process of implementing new Peer Support Worker posts. The training for these posts is going to be delivered by Recovery Innovations, Arizona who are the world leaders in Peer Support Worker training and development. The training will be delivered from May 2010 onwards. It is a months full time training and it will be offered in May, June, July and August to start with. Eligibility for the training is to have a lived experience of mental illness (accessing secondary services rather than primary care) and a good standard of education, as well as having a wellness recovery action plan (or similar) in place. The training is also only for people who want to work as a Peer Support Worker, as the Trust is currently creating vacancies.
The training is very comprehensive as well as inspirational. The Peer Support Worker roles are about sharing recovery stories and supporting people with their recovery journey.
Please see attachments for further information and watch this space for updates and more detailed information on the training.
Much thanks, Amanda Price, Lifecraft Campaigns Officer
Contact person for information about Peer Support Workers:
Sharon Gilfoyle, Peer Support Worker Project Manager
Tel: 01733 748382
Email:
sharon.gilfoyle@cpft.nhs.ukhttp://www.cpft.nhs.uk/PSW%20Newsletter%20Jan%202010.pdfPeer%20Employment%20Training%20Experience.pdf
