Develop key skills to support individuals with disabilities and mental health needs in this expert-led online training for support professionals.
Overview:This course offers a straight-talking, professionally guided journey into the essential knowledge and roles of support professionals. You’ll explore everything from the basics of support work to understanding a range of disabilities and mental health challenges. The content delves into how support workers contribute meaningfully to the well-being of those they assist, especially during periods of crisis or personal struggle.
Designed with clarity and purpose, the course tackles the real responsibilities that come with the title of a support professional. Whether you're supporting someone with a physical disability or helping a client navigate a mental health concern, this training aims to sharpen your understanding of what truly makes support work effective, ethical, and human. It's not about fluff—it’s about knowing your role and doing it well.
Learning Outcomes:
- Recognise the key duties of professional support workers.
- Understand various physical and intellectual disabilities.
- Respond confidently to mental health challenges in others.
- Promote emotional well-being through informed support strategies.
- Recognise when and how to intervene during a client crisis.
- Apply ethical principles in daily support service interactions.
Who is this Course For:
- People interested in starting a career in social support roles.
- Workers supporting clients with long-term physical limitations.
- Those assisting individuals facing mental health difficulties.
- Professionals working in supported housing or community services.
- Carers aiming to strengthen their foundational knowledge.
- Volunteers looking to contribute in health and support sectors.
- Learners considering a future in mental health support work.
- HR or admin staff in care-focused organisations or charities.
Career Path:
- Support Worker – £23,000/year
- Mental Health Support Assistant – £24,500/year
- Learning Disability Worker – £22,800/year
- Community Outreach Coordinator – £26,000/year
- Residential Care Officer – £25,500/year
- Crisis Intervention Worker – £27,000/year
