I am a mental health support worker, AMA

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Worked in the NHS for a very long time is a secure unit with patients who have an offending past and major mental illness.

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How did you get into the job? What training did you need to do?

I got into it as I had some experience working in care. You don't really need qualifications but I do have GCSEs and A Levels.

The NHS is very good at giving lots of training including restraint training, and lots of work related courses.

The best way to learn ultimately is to be on the ward, learning the trade. I have worked with some amazing nurses over the years, and I try to emulate some of that with my own care.