Mental Wellbeing Ambassadors

Welcome

  • Looking after our own wellbeing is paramount particularly when our role involves the welfare of others. Commissioned by the Metropolitan Grand Lodge Almoner, this course is a first in terms of providing a baseline awareness around mental wellbeing. Its primary aim is to focus support to those whose role it is to support others. This is achieved in part by undertaking the online course, together with belonging to a growing network of ambassadors, whose collective focus is to look out for and practically support each other.

  • All ambassadors start with undergoing an online foundation course that provides a level of awareness around mental wellbeing.

    This specially designed course enables you to identify signs of deteriorating wellbeing, and where to access appropriate support for yourself and others. A mix of blended learning has been used to create an engaging and informative experience.

    At the conclusion of the course there is a simple knowledge and understanding check to ensure all ambassadors have a consistent level of awareness around the subject area.

  • Upon successful completion of foundation training ambassadors are eligible to join their local network. This is the most essential element of the programme, being connected in with, and supported by other like minded ambassadors strengthens the ability of those who role it is to look after others.

    Ambassadors have a defined role profile and understand what their limitations and boundaries are. Thereby enabling them to work within a safe and supportive framework.

Quick Reference Guide

  • Principly those who are almoners, those who assist almoners or have an interest in activly supporting the wellbeing of others.

  • Connectivity is crucial in enabling ambassadors to recognise when other amlnoers may need support. Keeping in touch via the monthtly meetings that are held and offering support are the main commitments associated to the role.

  • A specially commissioned pin badge may be worn by ambassadors, and it’s unique design is purposeful to initiate conversations around mental wellbeing.

    It’s one of the subtle ways our network can trigger positive interaction and signpost others for support.

  • The online foundation training takes just under 1/2 an hour to complete, and at the end ambassadors take a quick knowledge check to ensure understanding of what the course provides.

    You can register further down the page to start your Ambassador journey.

  • The skills and knowledge learned are transferrable and ambassadors utilise those within their every day lives.

    The prime function of the network is to provide a focus of support to those who support others, that they can connect in a safe environment with folk of common interest.

  • Many almoners and ambassadors go on to upskill further and become accredited Mental Health First Aider’s.

    Preferrential rates are provided to ambassadors who wish to obtain the internationally recognised certification.

    For enquiries, contact ambassadors@theknowledgewell.co.uk

Apply here to become an ambassador

Click on the button below to complete the registration form. Thereafter your access and password will be provided to enable you entry to embark on the online foundation course.

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