West of England Peer Academy: Qualified Peer Mentor - Community Support Fund

Issued by Badge Nation

Earners of this badge have completed the West of England Peer Academy Programme from Developing Health & Independence (DHI). This Badge is funded by the West of England Combined Authority, led by Metro Mayor Dan Norris as part of the wider Community Support Fund.

Type Validation
Level Intermediate
Time Months
Cost Free

Additional Details

Skills

Charity And Social Enterprise
Critical Reflection
Demonstrate
Empathy
Employability
Listening
Mentoring
Non-Verbal Communication
Peer Mentoring
Self Evaluation
Volunteer

Earning Criteria

Earner has successfully completed each component of the West of England Peer Academy Programme by demonstrating skills through a variety of activities in the work environment including; supervised direct work with peers, group sessions, and supervision with staff members. Earner has received and actioned feedback on their use of each new skill.
Earner has demonstrated effective use of interpersonal communication, using questioning skills to gather information.
Earner has demonstrated critical reflection and empathy when enabling an individual to review progress.
Earner has demonstrated an understanding of how to develop their own peer mentoring skills through self-evaluation.
Earner has demonstrated their ability to work as a volunteer peer successfully and has completed multiple professional development activities, including Induction Training, a Level 2 Award in Peer Mentoring, regular modular training and a peer placement.
Earner has shown that they are ready to take the next step into further training/skills, employment or volunteering activity.
Available by application only, please contact the provider for more information.
14 St. James's Parade, Bath BA1 1UL

Standards

Cities of Learning Badging Standard - Demonstrate layer

This badge has been mapped to the Demonstrate Layer of the Cities of Learning Badging Standard. The earner has demonstrated they can apply knowledge with real world context and has gained experience, consistently and applied feedback they have received in order to develop.

Level 2 Award in Peer Mentoring

Learners gain knowledge of the boundaries of the role and the benefits the role can bring to people and communities, and will develop skills in assessing their effectiveness in the role. They will also gain knowledge of relevant legal requirements, codes of conduct, record keeping and referrals.