A day in the life of a peer support worker: Graham

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to describe the experience of being a peer support worker by drawing reflections from a working day.

Design/methodology/approach

This is a reflexive account of a person experience written from the peer support worker’s own perspective.

Findings

Reflections focus on the “non-directive” element of peer support and the danger of making assumptions when supporting others and working with staff.

Originality/value

While the research evidence for peer support continues to grow, there are few first person accounts of the experience of peer support working.

Citation

Watson, E. (2015), "A day in the life of a peer support worker: Graham", Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. 19 No. 3, pp. 114-118. https://doi.org/10.1108/MHSI-05-2015-0016