Peer support worker training

The closing date for applications is 10 March 2021

The free training consists of a weekly online course for 10 weeks every Wednesday, 31 March 2021 to 26 May 2021.

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust are giving people the opportunity to gain a relevant qualification for when peer support employment and volunteer roles become available in due course.

The training is for people who have lived experience of mental health services. The trust is keen that relevant local VCSE organisations discuss with their beneficiaries about taking up this opportunity as part of their mental health recovery journey.

The course runs from 10am until 12.30pm and continues from 2pm until 4.30pm on each of those days. Previous applicants are welcome to apply.

The peer training information sheet can be accessed here.

Further details and the expression of interest form can be accessed here.