Level 3 Supervising First Aid for Mental Health

Two-day Level 3 course for managers and wellbeing leads who need the skills and confidence to supervise and support mental health first aid in the workplace.

Overview

This Level 3 Supervising First Aid for Mental Health course is designed for line managers and staff responsible for wellbeing. It develops the knowledge and skills needed to recognise mental health issues, support colleagues appropriately and promote a positive mental health culture across the organisation.

More detail

Over two days, delegates explore how mental ill-health can present at work, how to have confident conversations about mental health and how to signpost colleagues to suitable support. The course is NUCO accredited, includes written and verbal assessments, and provides a certificate valid for 3 years, helping organisations strengthen their mental health and wellbeing strategy.

Course syllabus

Module 1: Understanding Mental Health

Recognising signs and symptoms
Identify common signs and symptoms of mental ill-health or stress so you can spot when colleagues may need support.
Challenging stigma
Explore how stigma and misconceptions affect people’s willingness to seek help and how to promote open, supportive conversations.
Complex mental health conditions
Build awareness of a range of more complex mental health conditions and how they may impact work and day-to-day life.

Module 2: Practical Support Skills

Using a Mental Health Action Plan
Learn how to use a structured Mental Health Action Plan to support individuals experiencing difficulties or crisis.
Signposting to professional help
Understand how to find and signpost to appropriate external professional services and sources of guidance.
Supporting employees at work
Gain strategies to help employees stay in work or return after mental health-related absence, while maintaining a supportive culture.

Obtaining your certificate

On successful completion of the written MCQs and verbal tasks, delegates receive a NUCO accredited Level 3 Supervising First Aid for Mental Health certificate, valid for 3 years.

Assessment

Assessment is through written multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and verbal tasks.

Who is it for

Ideal for line managers, supervisors, HR and wellbeing leads who are responsible for staff wellbeing and want to confidently recognise, respond to and support mental health issues in the workplace.