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Mental Health Careers Work Experience

Job sector

Healthcare & Medicine

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This programme is open to anyone aged 13+ living in Staffordshire

Certificate of completion

Over 7 hours worth of content

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!

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

Mental Health Support Roles

Psychological Professionals: Psychology & Psychotherapy

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

Available dates

On demand

Programme dates

22nd January 2024 - 22nd January 2025

Eligibility criteria

Regions

West Midlands, Staffordshire

Hear from our student community

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Aqsa Saleemi, Year 12 Student

Thank you for all your time and effort. The program was by far the best experience I’ve had virtually compared to other virtual experiences I’ve done. I liked the layout and the interactive activities, and I learnt a lot I didn’t know. I would definitely recommend this program to others; it was a great experience I would love to do it all again.

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Sophia Nathwani, Year 11 Student, from Hampton

I enjoyed understanding the many professions and areas within journalism that I had not been able to clearly separate prior to this programme; I particularly enjoyed the photojournalism and broadcast journalism sections, as they allowed me to explore a less conventional writing style than what I would normally use. The interactive tasks were a great way for me to demonstrate and put into practice my new knowledge, and all of the videos were extremely concise and helpful.

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Stephanie Oseha, Year 12 Student

A huge thank you to everyone who made this programme possible. It was a fantastic experience, and I feel more confident in myself now when applying for a job position in the future and in my personal life. I valued this experience because I realised it was okay to make mistakes and how they make you stronger for future events. I loved how efficient the Barclays team was when students and the professionals who ran the live webinars asked questions. The skills I've learnt through this virtual work experience will be used for future endeavours. So once again, thank you so much.

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

I have a question about in-person work experience

Do you offer in-person work experience?
We don't directly manage in person work experience but many of our virtual programmes can lead to in person opportunities, look for the programmes marked as 'Virtual to Reality'. You will need to complete the virtual programme and declare your interest via the embedded form.
When will I hear if there is an in-person opportunity?
Our employer partner will contact you directly about any opportunities, timescales can vary Springpod won't be able to provide any updates on progress.

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