Free Level 2 Understanding Working with People with Mental Health Needs Course. Study online, at your own pace, without travelling to a centre. The course takes around 10 weeks and covers the role of the mental health worker, how to support people experiencing mental ill-health, and duty of care in adult health and social care settings. This free understanding working with people with mental health needs course for adults is fully funded for eligible learners aged 19 and over. You'll finish with an NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Working with People with Mental Health Needs.
Who this course is for
Our Working with People with Mental Health Needs free online course will introduce you to working with people with mental health needs. It will provide you with an understanding of the role of the mental health worker, care, and support of those who suffer with mental ill-health and duty of care in adult health and social care.
Entry requirements
Aged 19+ as of 31st August 2024. Lived in the EU for 3 years. Available fully funded. Do not hold the same qualification.
What you will learn
You'll explore the role of the mental health worker and what it involves day to day.
You'll understand common mental health conditions and how they affect people's lives.
You'll learn how to provide care and support to people experiencing mental ill-health.
You'll understand duty of care in adult health and social care settings.
You'll recognise the importance of person-centred approaches in mental health support.
You'll understand boundaries, safeguarding, and professional responsibilities when working with vulnerable adults.
How you will learn
You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at a pace that suits you. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks completed online. You submit your work digitally, and a tutor will review and mark it. There are no exams to sit in person.
What you will need to bring
CT Skills will confirm anything you need before you start. Most learners need a device with internet access to complete the online study and submit assignments.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Mental health support worker: assist people with mental health conditions in community or residential settings.
Care assistant: support adults with mental health needs in care homes or supported living.
Support worker: work with individuals in mental health or social care services.
Healthcare assistant: entry-level clinical support role in NHS or private mental health settings.
Community outreach worker: help people access mental health and social care services.
Recovery worker: support people managing long-term 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 or support role.
Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid: a focused qualification recognised by employers in health, social care, and education settings.
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health: deepens your knowledge for roles with greater clinical or supervisory responsibility.
