Apply to train as a Peer Support Worker in

Mental Health

Are you interested in becoming a Peer Support Worker?

A limited number of places are available for people with lived experience of mental health
difficulties and recovery to have course fees and expenses paid, to complete the Certificate
in Peer Support Working in Mental Health in Dublin City University, starting in September
2019.

To apply you must:

 Have lived experience of mental health difficulties and recovery;
 Either have a level 5 NFQ, (e.g. Leaving Certificate) or show that you have other
learning and life experience that qualifies you;
 Have basic computer skills e.g. able to use Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint;
 Be available to travel to Dublin to attend teaching sessions for 16 days over the
duration of the course, starting in September;
 Be available for a work placement as a trainee peer support worker for 19 hours a
week between October 2019 and April 2020 in either Ennis, Kilrush, Limerick City, or
Thurles;
 Be available to attend an informal interview;
 Be able to provide a suitable reference.

For more details on the course and the entry requirements please click here:
https://www.dcu.ie/courses/Undergraduate/snhs/Certificate-Peer-Support-Working-Mental-Health.shtml

How to apply: Please send a Personal Statement (1000 words) outlining your reasons for
applying, by email to: daniel.taylor@hse.ie

Closing Date for applications is 5pm on Friday 19th July 2019.

If you would like to ask any questions or to find out more, please contact: Daniel Taylor,
Service Improvement Project Worker, on 061 461226 or 086 2873526 or at
daniel.taylor@hse.ie