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Mental Health Careers Work Experience

Job sector: Healthcare & Medicine

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Overview:

Health and social care is one of the largest and most exciting industries in the country. Integral to making sure that we’re healthy, happy, and cared for when things go wrong, there are over 350 dedicated and varied careers available. Increasingly, more roles have begun to focus on providing mental health care and support.
Springpod and Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICS have partnered up to provide you with an insight into the world of mental health careers through a fantastic programme that will help you prepare for taking your first steps into this area of care.

What’s Included:

This programme will cover everything from an introduction to the different roles that provide mental health support, to an insight into the distinct responsibilities, working lives, and progression opportunities available in this vital area of care. Covering roles within psychiatry, nursing, allied health professions and mental health services, this programme will give you an understanding of the possibilities available to you. You’ll have the chance to take part in some great quizzes and amazing activities, and you’ll even have the chance to see live procedures and speak to leading industry experts along the way!

What's covered in this Virtual Work Experience

Introduction to Health and Social Care

We’re all in some way a little familiar with the health and social care sector, but how much do you really know about it? As a system that we all rely on in our time of need, it’s pretty vital! This module will help explain the sector, making everything a little clearer - covering everything from skills and values needed for these careers, routes into the health system, and even an insight into the many benefits of working in health and social care!

Mental Health and Common Conditions

Anyone can experience problems with their mental health, and there can be lots of different ways this happens. Some of you may have experienced these too. But, how much do you know about different mental health conditions? This module will introduce you to mental health conditions and treatments, alongside some of the services based within Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent that play a part in helping individuals.

Mental Health Doctors: Psychiatry

Psychiatrists are probably some of the most recognisable roles in mental health, but more often than not, there’s lots of different misconceptions about them! So, how do you separate fact from fiction? That’s where this module comes to the rescue! Not only will the module explore what psychiatry is and the different roles available, it’ll also showcase the different specialisms and give you the lowdown on the key skills you’ll need to succeed! 

Mental Health Nurses

The nursing team is the foundation of health and social care, and a role that we all admire and are thankful for in times of need. In this module, we’ll cover an introduction to mental health nursing, as well as showing you the variety of roles out there for people who truly care about caring for others.

Mental Health Support Roles

In this module, we’ll take a closer look at mental health support roles, and give you an insight into how every day is an opportunity to make a difference in someone’s mental health journey.

Psychological Professionals: Psychology & Psychotherapy

You’ve probably come across psychology, but what about psychotherapy? Well, this module will explain all! By providing you with the latest information on these core areas of mental health care and support, you’ll be equipped with the best knowledge for a career helping others!

Allied Health Professionals in Mental Health

Have you ever taken the time to think about how many possibilities are available within health and social care? You might be surprised about how many expert roles are available, but you’ll be prepared after this module! Here, we’ll introduce you to the variety found in the allied health professions, and introduce you to how some of these roles play an invaluable role in mental health support!

Mental Health in Children and Young People

Anyone can experience mental health problems, at any age. Children’s mental health services are a core part of mental health support, and they’ll be at the forefront of helping children and young people through difficult times. This module will introduce the service and highlight some of the key roles that help young people during some incredibly difficult periods.
Award
Certificate of completion
Hours of content
Over 7 hours
Programme dates
22 January 2024 - 22 January 2025

Eligibility criteria

Regions
West Midlands, Staffordshire
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Frequently Asked Questions

I have a question about my application or programme eligibility

When will I hear back if I have been successful with my application?

Once you have applied for your programme, you will receive a confirmation email. You will be notified about the outcome of your application via email at least 3 days before the programme start date. Good luck!

Can I apply to multiple programmes?

Yes, you can sign up to multiple programmes with us. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any potential clashes.

Who can take part in the programme? (Age limits, some programmes have location constraints but most don’t etc.)

Most of our programmes require students to be in school/college. Some programmes require students to be based in specific regions of the UK, this is stipulated by the organisations themselves, and is not defined by Springpod.

However, the ages mentioned on our programmes are more of a guideline than a strict limit. As such, we more than welcome older students to apply as well!

I have a question about my assignment

How long does it take for assignments to be reviewed?

Assignments can take up to a week or longer to review and be marked complete. Rest assured, it will be reviewed soon and your certificate will be generated once your programme has been marked as complete.

What do I do if I upload the wrong file?

If you make a mistake when uploading a file, please email hello@springpod.com. We will be able to make a note on our system. Don’t worry, the outcome of your programme will not be affected by this.

I have a question about the programme dates, deadline or workload

How long will I have to complete this programme?

There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

When does the programme start?

Our programmes have various start dates, you can find the exact date on the programme website page. These are available here: https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience/search

You will be notified if your application has been successful, 3 days before the programme start date.

What happens if I can't finish the work experience in time?

All programme material will remain accessible after the end date of the programme. Students can continue to work through their programme after the official end date. Although, if possible, we would strongly encourage students to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions.

How much work is required for these programmes? (Will I be able/should I complete more than one programme at a time)?

There is around 10 hours worth of work in total, spread across a two week period. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any work whenever possible.

When do the programmes run? (programme structure etc.)

Once you have access, you can view and complete the material as and when you can, within the time frame of the course in question (for example, within a two week period). In total, there is around 10 hours worth of work. The live talks will take place during weekday working hours. However, all live talks will be available as recordings and the courses can be completed at your own convenience. . There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

I have a question about the live talks

What happens if I can't make a live talk/webinar?

All live talks will be available as recordings. You can access these at the same link used to access the live event. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live webinar, a recording will be available for you to access through your programme within 24 hours of the live event finishing.

What software is required for the live talks?

We use a piece of software called BigMarker. It is a cloud based video hosting software. It requires no installations or downloads on your end, and will provide everything you need to join the live webinars through one simple link.

Will I be able to ask questions/do I have to have my microphone on?

You will have a chance to ask questions at the end of each webinar. These questions are typed out and then read to the presenter by the host of the live talk. There is no need to speak, and all student microphones will be muted for the duration of the live webinar.

I have a question about the certificate

Will I receive a certificate on completion of the programme?

You will receive a certificate on completion of your programme. It will be made available to download whenever your programme is marked as complete.

Mental Health Careers Work Experience

Job sector: Healthcare & Medicine

Award
Certificate of completion
Hours of content
Over 7 hours
Programme dates
22 January 2024 - 22 January 2025

Eligibility criteria

Regions
West Midlands, Staffordshire

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