Launch your career in mental health and learning disability support

Overview

Have you thought about working in mental health and learning disability? Do you enjoy helping others and want to make a difference? This free course is for adults who are interested in becoming a Healthcare Support Worker. It is ideal for people who are considering a career change, returning to work, have lived experience or looking to build confidence. The course is designed to prepare learners for opportunities with Devon Partnership NHS Trust or other NHS services.

You will learn about the Devon Partnership Trust and the values at the heart of health services. You will explore the role of a Healthcare Support Worker and gain an understanding of the work carried out in mental health and learning disability services. You will identify the transferable skills you have and how these can be applied to healthcare roles. The course will help you understand job descriptions and learn how to demonstrate your suitability for NHS roles.

Learning will take place through a mixture of tutor-led activities, group discussion, practical exercises and interactive workshops. You will work alongside other learners, share experiences, and benefit from sessions delivered by Learn Devon tutors and representatives from Devon Partnership NHS Trust. Guest speakers will help bring the role to life and provide a valuable insight into working within mental health and learning disability services.

Entry requirements

No previous experience is needed. There are no formal qualifications required for this course. A positive attitude, willingness to learn and an interest in working in mental health and disability are all that is needed. Learners should be able to participate in group discussions and complete simple written activities.

Assessment criteria

At the end of the course, those who have demonstrated that they have the skills and qualities required for this role, will be invited to attend an interview at a later date.

What do I need?

.All learning materials will be provided. You may find it useful to bring a notebook and pen.

What can I do next?

After completing this course, you may choose to apply for Healthcare Support Worker vacancies with Devon Partnership NHS Trust and other organisations. You may progress to further training in health and social care, volunteering opportunities or additional employability programmes. The course can be an important step towards a rewarding career and can help you explore progression routes in areas such as Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychological Professions and Social Work.

Funding information

We provide Tailored learning opportunities on behalf of the Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority (DTCCA) who fund this learning and have to collect personal data for government monitoring of funding. You must live in Devon and have been normally resident in the UK for the past 3 years and have a legal right to receive this funding. We normally provided these courses free of charge, but if a fee is charged to you as a learner or your employer then we only receive half the funding from the DTCCA.