Peer support worker interview advice
Hi all,
I have a band 3 peer support worker interview in the next few weeks and I was wondering how to prepare for it and what to say.
It sits in a strange place for me as you’re expected to be honest about your mental health experiences, but obviously in an appropriate and structured way so I just wanted to check I had the right level in mind, and think about the questions they may ask me.
I don’t want to give my location away but the interview is for a secondary mental health service that has a specialist group of patients - and I have lived experience as this kind of patient. I have a little working knowledge and education that’s relevant but I feel they focus more on what you can bring from lived experience.
I haven’t worked in the NHS before but I hear the interview format is way different than other roles I have interviewed for. I would be grateful of any tips, and if anyone has any insight on this kind of role.
Thanks 🤩