Mental Health Awareness Traineeship
Delivered in Partnership between Active Apprentice, Creative Sport & Leisure and B MINDFUL.
Overview
This 12-16 week traineeship is for anyone aged 16 to 24 wanting to pursue a career in mental health. If your enthusiastic about improving your own mental health and supporting others then this traineeship will give you the kickstart to a career in the industry. On the programme you will develop your awareness skills in mental health, gain valuable work experience, improve your employability, maths and English skills.
What qualifications will I study?
As part of the programme you will complete the following qualifications:
- Award in Mental Health Awareness (L2)
- Award in the Principles of Leading an Active, Healthy Life (EL3)
- Functional Skills in both English & Maths
- Employability Skills
What will a typical week involve?
Your week will be made up of two days learning on location, where you will spend one day working towards your Mental Health Awareness qualification and then move onto your Active Healthy Life qualification. The second day will be spent improving your employability skills and working towards a maths and English qualification. You will also complete 3 days of work experience with an employer, these duties will include:
- Helping to raise awareness of mental health and challenge the stigma attached to it in young people
- Assisting with mental health awareness workshops
- Helping to encourage positive attitudes to challenges
- Working with the team to provide mental health support to those who need it
- Helping to signpost young people to the support and guidance that is available to them
Who is eligible for the programme?
- You must be aged 16-24 or up to 25 if you have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP)
- You must not be qualified at L4 or above
- You are not currently in full-time employment or funded education and have little work experience, but are focused on work or the prospect of it
- Live in England
- UK or EU citizen for 3 years or more
Are there any other entry requirements?
- No experience required
- Must be reliable and punctual
- Ability to work on your own as well as in a team
- A good work ethic with a willingness to learn
- Good listening and communication skills
What are my progression opportunities?
Upon successful completion you will be offered a chance to interview for a role linked to a further apprenticeship opportunity.
*Active Apprentice will cover your travel expenses up to £30 a week for the duration of the programme.