Abstract
Purpose: This case study details the development of a bespoke programme of learning for Support Workers employed in Mental Health sector.
Design: The programme was designed to serve three purposes: to offer a route into Mental Health Nursing; to upskill those who wanted to remain as a Support Worker; to improve the quality of care provided.
Findings: The paper shares the perspectives of the local Partnership Trust, a Support Worker on the programme and the Programme Director.
Originality/Value: Employers within the Mental Health sector are encouraged to develop their own staff and Universities are urged to think differently about curriculum design.
Design: The programme was designed to serve three purposes: to offer a route into Mental Health Nursing; to upskill those who wanted to remain as a Support Worker; to improve the quality of care provided.
Findings: The paper shares the perspectives of the local Partnership Trust, a Support Worker on the programme and the Programme Director.
Originality/Value: Employers within the Mental Health sector are encouraged to develop their own staff and Universities are urged to think differently about curriculum design.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 117-123 |
| Journal | Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 2015 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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