I had considered other frontline roles in mental health but I wanted to be able to support people more holistically.
Valeria 2018 trainee
I had seen how important social factors are to people’s mental health.
Tom 2018 trainee
I was attracted to social work because it’s a profession where you get to spend a lot of time with a person, building up a relationship.
Hannah 2019 trainee
I worked in the city as a head hunter for banks but I didn’t find this fulfilling.
Jan 2017 trainee
I really enjoy mental health social work because it requires heart as well as brains.
Rebecca 2017 trainee
I chose Think Ahead as it gave me the chance to have the maximum positive impact, by working in the community from the start.
Mo 2019 trainee
Registrations closing 23 April
Registrations for our mental health social work programme are closing on Tuesday 23 April.
Check out if we’ve got places left in your area and register now.
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Calling for investment in the mental health workforce
Ahead of next year’s General Election, we have published our first Think Ahead manifesto for urgent transformation of the mental health workforce. Workforce Matters: A Manifesto, shares the often challenging reality of life on the frontline and impact the ongoing workforce crisis is having on people’s care. Developed with mental health practitioners across the NHS […]
Join the mental health mission: apply today
Applications for 2024 entry to our mental health social work programme are now open. With Think Ahead, you could be paid to train as a mental health social worker and support people with mental health needs. Joining the programme you will: Gain a fully-funded postgraduate diploma and master’s degree in social work. Be an advocate […]