Principles of The Mental Health Care Worker
Explore and understand how to support people in need
This qualification is aimed at anyone looking to develop their understanding of mental health and the role of the mental health care worker.
- Free online course
- HM government funded
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Unfunded cost £
275
- Certificate included
- Accredited level 2 qualification
- Fast-track online enrolment
Course detail
Free online course
The free courses is fully-funded by HM Government.
No fee, no card details and no trial periods.
Certificate included
The certificate is a record of achievement and your reward for completing a nationally recognised qualification.
6 week course
The free online course takes on average 6 weeks to complete.
This is based on 4-5 hours of weekly study.
100% online
The free course is 100% online.
Course features
Flexible learning
Learn from the security of your home, office or wherever you feel comfortable.
No exams
You will complete assessment questions based on the skills and knowledge you have gained from the manageable course units.
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A tutor will be allocated who will support you throughout the free course and provide valuable feedback against your assessments.
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Aged 19 or over as of 31/8/23
- Living in England
- Lived in the UK or EU/EEA for the last 3 years
- Not completed any part of the course before
- Not currently enrolled on any other government funded course or started another application for one
Please note: London, West Midlands, Liverpool, Manchester, South Yorkshire, Bristol, Bath, Tees Valley, Tyne & Wear, Cambridge and Peterborough are not funded via online enrolment.
If you live in any of the above areas please register interest here
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About this free online course
This free online course will equip you 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 covers 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.
1 in 6 people report experiencing a common mental health problem (like anxiety and depression) in any given week in England.
Source: Mind
Course content
Your free course is split into manageable units.
Mental Health and Mental Health Issues
In this unit, you will learn about an outline of mental health, including the concept as a whole, including physical and mental well-being, the common types of mental health problems and illnesses, including anxiety and depression, and the legislation and guidance that applies to those with mental health problems, including the Mental Capacity Act and the Care Act.
Principles of the Mental Health Care Worker
In this unit, you will learn about the roles and responsibilities of the care worker, including those in relation to standards and practices, records and legislation and duty of care. They will also learn more about the importance of personal development plans and SWOT analysis in continuous professional development, using feedback, and reducing stress, as well as using the Mental Capacity Act and codes of practice when working in care.
Approaches to Care and Management in Mental Health
In this unit, you will learn about features of the care planning process, including local standards of care, the stepped approach to care, and key interpersonal skills. They will also learn about aspects of good practice including risk assessments, mental health assessments, and the role of key agency professionals in relation to the care process.
Understand Duty of Care in Adult Health and Social Care
In this unit, you will learn about the duty of care and how it influences health and social care practice, including whistleblowing policy and legislation. They will also learn about what must happen when a dilemma occurs in relation to the duty of care, recognising and reporting unsafe practices such as staff shortages and unsafe equipment, examining workplace culture and abuse, and what is considered valid consent.
Understanding Change and Support in Relation to Mental Health
In this unit, you will learn about different factors that can cause mental health change to occur, and key areas in which individuals benefit from support. They will also learn how others can support the individual to recover, including unpaid carers, advocates and interpreters, and they will learn about the types of medication and therapy available to manage mental health problems and other resources that are available to support good practice.
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HM government funding
We connect you with training providers that use the UK Government’s Adult Education Budget to fund this free online course.
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Eligibility Criteria
- Aged 19 or over as of 31/8/23
- Living in England
- Have lived in the UK/EU/EEA for at least 3 years
- Not completed any part of the course before
- Not currently enrolled on any other government funded course or started another application for one
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- NEW: Fast-track Online Enrolment
3 Simple Steps to Enrolment
- Create an account
- Online enrolment form
- Initial assessment
Eligibility Criteria:
- Aged 19 or over as of 31/8/23
- Living in England
- Lived in the UK or EU/EEA for the last 3 years
- Not completed any part of the course before
- Not currently enrolled on any other government funded course or started another application for one
Please note: London, West Midlands, Liverpool, Manchester, South Yorkshire, Bristol, Bath, Tees Valley, Tyne & Wear, Cambridge & Peterborough are not funded via online enrolment.
If you live in any of the above areas please register interest here
Hurry! Places are limited.
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On completion, you will receive an email asking you to accept your funded place.
Once you have accepted your place, you will be enrolled in your course.
- To be eligible for funding you must meet the following criteria:
- I currently live in England
- I have lived in the UK or EU/EEA for the last 3 years
- I was aged 19 or over on 31st August 2023
- I have not studied the course I am applying for before
- I am not currently enrolled on any other government funded course or started another application for one
- In the case you do not complete your course the provider reserves the right to charge an administration fee to cover lost funding and resource costs.
- Please note: London, West Midlands, Liverpool, Manchester, South Yorkshire, Bristol, Bath, Tees Valley, Tyne & Wear, Cambridge & Peterborough are not funded via online enrolment.
If you live in any of the above areas please register interest here
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FAQs
Is the Principles of The Mental Health Care Worker course free?
If you meet the eligibility criteria then YES!
We connect you with learning providers that use government funding, in the form of the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and the Adult Educational Budget (AEB).
Is Principles of The Mental Health Care Worker a qualification?
Principles of The Mental Health Care Worker is a level 2 qualification.
The qualification is accredited by TQUK and regulated by Ofqual.
Is the qualification recognised by employers?
All of our courses are accredited by UK government-recognised awarding bodies. These include NCFE CACHE and TQUK, with whom we work closely to ensure our existing courses, and all new ones, meet approved standards of excellence and are certified as such. NCFE CACHE and TQUK are national awarding organisations that design, develops and certifies nationally recognised qualifications and awards.
All qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and are the perfect way to boost any CV.
How many free online courses can I take?
You can only take one course at a time but you can take up to 7 in one academic year.
Do I need to sit an Exam?
No, there are no exams, all courses require you to complete assessment questions based on the knowledge you have just gained from the units.
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