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Peer Worker Apprentice

Plymouth City Council · South West · PL1 1QX

Apprenticeship Level 3 Unclassified
SalaryΒ£22,313 yearly
LocationSouth West
PostcodePL1 1QX
Start date1 Nov 2026
Apply by8 Oct 2026
QualificationPeer worker (level 3)
Training providerplymouth city council
Job ID52341
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About the role

Peer Support Worker 🌟

Are you passionate about empowering others and making a real difference? We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team as Peer Support Workers! This role is all about connecting people with the resources they need to thrive, helping them make informed choices, and achieve their personal goals. πŸ’ͺ

What you'll be doing:

  • Helping individuals discover and access resources within our services and the wider community that support their choices and aspirations. πŸ—ΊοΈ
  • Sharing your own lived experiences in a safe and supportive way to inspire self-help and self-management. πŸ’‘
  • Building strong, respectful relationships with individuals, their families, and carers. πŸ€—
  • Using co-production and your unique perspective to guide individuals and groups towards their self-defined goals. 🎯
  • Empowering people to speak up for themselves and understand their rights and options. πŸ—£οΈ
  • Representing and championing peer support in important development and service planning activities. πŸš€
  • Being a fantastic team player and contributing to making our services even better. 🀝
  • Keeping your peer perspective sharp through personal development and reflection. 🌱
  • Prioritizing the safety of yourself and others, encouraging positive risk-taking, and always putting the individual's best interests first. βœ…
  • Communicating clearly and effectively with everyone you interact with, sharing valuable feedback. πŸ“£

If you're ready to inspire, support, and connect, apply today! ✨

Key responsibilities

  • Facilitate access to resources promoting choice, informed decision-making, and personal goals.
  • Safely disclose personal experiences and model self-help and self-management skills.
  • Establish safe, supportive, and respectful relationships with individuals, carers, and families.
  • Use co-production and lived experience to support individuals and groups toward self-defined goals.
  • Empower individuals to self-advocate and understand their rights and choices.