Employer examples Siemens Mobility looks to train MHFAiders who may or may not have exposure to poor mental health directly but have the right skills and characteristics for the role. Employees who would like to gain more understanding of mental health are encouraged to take an awareness course first and proceed to MHFA training if they wish to use their skills to help others. The training opportunity and responsibilities are advertised business- wide and volunteers apply for the position. Applicants are invited to answer a series of questions on why they would like to take the course and why they are suitable for the role. Once the applicant has passed the recruitment stage, their place on the course depends on a satisfactory behavioural reference from their line manager.
Example questions for the application process – Why do you think positive employee mental health in the workplace is important? – Why are you interested in becoming an MHFAider? – How do you see yourself using these new skills in your role? – What would success as an MHFAider look like to you? As part of the application process, review whether applications are from a diverse range of individuals and those selected are representative of the workforce.
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