The past few years have seen a considerable increase in the number of people opening up about their mental health. Nowadays, the vast majority of us realise that there’s a huge benefit to discussing our emotions and seeking support if needed.
As a result, there’s also been a vast rise in the number of mental health services on offer – and the resulting workforce needed to run everything from CBT to inpatient care.
Being a mental health worker can be a rewarding, satisfying career. Let’s look at how to get into this fulfilling area of work.
Experience
A great starting point is to gain some insight and experience into the field of mental health, whether voluntary or paid experience. This may be in a day centre or care home, for example. Be sure to highlight any relevant personal experience in caring for others with mental health issues, too.
Qualifications
While it’s not strictly necessary to have a certain qualification to work in this field, an access course in healthcare or mental health can give you a great insight and look great on your CV.
Specialist mental health training courses Swansea //www.tidaltraining.co.uk/mental-health-training-courses/swansea are a great way to get further insight and knowledge in the field.
Alternatively, there are some great online courses which give applicants an edge when applying for mental health worker roles.
Careers
Once you’ve got some experience under your belt, there are careers available in such diverse fields as supported housing, residential homes, hospitals and therapy centres.
