The Care Workers' Charity Mental Health First Aider Training for care worker
PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Care workers, despite their vital role in society, often face undervaluation, financial instability, and demanding work schedules. Recognising the inherent stress in care work, we've partnered with Red Umbrella to provide Mental Health First Aider Training for care workers. This initiative equips individuals with a nationally recognised qualification and it provides wider support within teams by enabling trained individuals to share their knowledge and support their peers.

Beneficiaries

  • Adults

    The cost for the Care Workers’ Charity, is £3008 per 16 delegates. Delegates receive aftercare support, resource toolbox, and and contacts from the Red Umbrella Initiative, facilitating their ongoing work. The certificate is valid for 3 years.

  • Number of beneficiaries - 16

    We would like to be able to offer a rolling programme.

Geographic reach

  • England: Nationwide
  • Wales: Nationwide
  • Scotland: Nationwide
BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

160

We can facilitate the training of 16 care workers per month.

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£30,000.00

TIMELINE

Feb 2025 Onwards

Project Outcome Targets

Increases awareness of mental health issues in organisations by training care workers.

Have at least one trained Mental Health First Aider in each Social Care setting.

Recognise the inherent stress in care work and ensure that care workers are adequately supported.

Project Activities

  • The first aid certificate is valid for three years, strengthening the care workforce in the UK.

  • To facilitate comprehensive mental health training, and professional development for care workers.

  • Enabling trained care workers to then share their knowledge and support their peers.

  • For care workers to recognise, address, and support mental health challenges in the workplace.

  • Create healthier, more resilient workplaces and support long-term employee wellbeing in social care.

Project Impact and Partners
IMPACT REPORTING

Bi-annually

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being UN SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal UN SDG 4: Quality Education
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

Post questionnaire sent to each trainee upon completion of the course for feedback and case studies.

WHO IS ALREADY FUNDING THE PROJECT?

Chapman Charitable Trust

Donated £3000 to fund the training of 16 care workers to complete Mental Health First Aider training