Unit Award Scheme

122523 PEER SUPPORT WORK (UNIT 5): CONTEXT AND FRAMEWORKS

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
acquired an understanding of
1	the main ways to navigate the Peer Support Worker role safely and effectively	Summary sheet
2	the key times and situations the professional, legal and ethical frameworks and policies are relevant to the role of the Peer Support Worker	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
3	the key benefits and challenges of using legal, professional and ethical frameworks	Summary sheet
4	the six key principles underpinning adult safeguarding according to The Care Act 2014	Summary sheet
5	the NICE (National Institute for health and Care Excellence) definition of self-harm, understanding that there are many potential causes for self-harm	Summary sheet
6	the key importance of open conversations, particularly relating to topics of self-harm and suicide	Summary sheet
7	the benefits and challenges of supervision, including things they can do before, during and after each supervision meeting	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
8	identify at least two times when the Peer Support Worker may potentially experience conflict when looking at case studies relating to confidentiality, consent and information sharing	Summary sheet
acquired an understanding of
9	the key situations when the Peer Support Worker role should involve others, by reviewing case studies relating to adult safeguarding	Student completed work
10	the impact that there may be on a Peer Support Worker, by reviewing case studies relating to self-harm and suicide	Student completed work
11	the key reasons supervision is necessary, by reviewing case studies relating to supervision.	Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 15 November 2024Level - Level Two