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Free Level 2 Mental Health Worker Course Online – Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus

CostFREE
Duration15 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Principles of the Mental Health Worker Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, without travelling to a centre. It covers mental health conditions and issues, the role of the mental health care worker, approaches to care and management, duty of care in adult health and social care, and how to support people through change. The course typically takes 15 weeks. You'll need a laptop or PC with internet access to enrol. You'll also complete an English initial assessment before you start.

Who this course is for

This course will equip learners with a detailed understanding of mental health and mental health issues, the principles of the mental health care worker, approaches to care and management and the duty of care in adult health and social care, and change and support in relation to mental health.

This qualification is aimed at anyone looking to develop their understanding of mental health and the role of the mental health care worker. Throughout this course, the skills and knowledge needed to understand approaches to care and management in mental health, the duty of care, and the principles a mental health care worker is required to have will all be covered.

When you click ‘Apply Now’ you will be taken to an external site, you may be required to search for this course using the navigation tools, once found you can click ‘Apply now’ and start your application.

Entry requirements

To enrol on one of our fantastic courses you will need to be able to access a laptop or PC with internet access. Courses are fully funded subject to learner eligibility although you must complete an English initial assessment to ensure this type of delivery is the right one for you. Please note that you will be liable for a GBP100 administration fee should you choose to not complete your qualification upon allocation of your tutor.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand a range of mental health conditions and how they affect people.
  • You'll learn the core principles and responsibilities of the mental health care worker role.
  • You'll explore different approaches to care and management in mental health settings.
  • You'll understand duty of care within adult health and social care.
  • You'll learn how to support people through change and recovery in relation to mental health.

How you will learn

This is an online course you study at your own pace. You'll complete an English initial assessment before you start, to confirm this style of delivery suits you. A tutor is allocated to support your learning. Assessment is through the online coursework and tasks set as part of the qualification.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a laptop or PC with internet access. Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support people with mental health needs day to day.
  • Mental health support worker: work alongside clinical teams in community or residential settings.
  • Healthcare assistant: assist patients in NHS or private mental health services.
  • Social care worker: provide care and support in adult social care settings.
  • Recovery worker: help people manage and recover from mental health conditions.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step if you want to take on more responsibility in a care role.
  • Level 3 Award in Health and Social Care: broadens your knowledge across the wider sector.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health: deepens your specialism in mental health support.

These qualifications can open doors to senior support worker and team leader roles.

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