FabSwingers.com forum: Getting into the Health & Social Care industry...

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Just curious if anyone has any pointers

I have a BTEC Level 2 diploma in H&SC that I've been sitting on for a couple of years now. I don't want to work in residential care - I've done that before and I struggled with the personal care - but through that I learned how much I enjoy approving a person's quality of life. Now I fancy getting into the therapy/counselling side, but I'm not sure how apart from volunteering - there's a few general local places that deal with lots of issues like homelessness & substance abuse.

Can anyone point me in the direction of national charities or courses that are readily available please?

By *eryBigGirlWoman
over a year ago

East Yorkshire

My advice would be look at local educational settings and see if they have any courses but as I understand it you also need to be volunteering alongside the course too. I guess it also depends on the area you want to work in as it's such a broad field from a general counsellor through to becoming a psychotherapist. Good luck with it

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My advice would be look at local educational settings and see if they have any courses but as I understand it you also need to be volunteering alongside the course too. I guess it also depends on the area you want to work in as it's such a broad field from a general counsellor through to becoming a psychotherapist. Good luck with it"

Cheers

Yeah, there's a local adult education centre that does a massive variety of classes that I plan to look into.

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Google your local volunteer bureau they have access to some great info

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Google your local volunteer bureau they have access to some great info "

Thanks

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Check out Reed and cv library for courses as they do loads and some on sale price too

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Try goo gling 'massive online open courses' free shirt online courses offered by universities. Their is one on primary health care and other subjects which may interest you. Whichever path you chose good luck x