HOW CAN I CHOOSE A MENTAL HEALTH SECTOR TO WORK IN?
Working in mental health social care is a hugely diverse, flexible and ever-changing career choice! So much so that it can feel challenging to work out exactly where you slot in, or where your skills will bring the most significant benefit. There is a vast range of roles and specialisms, ranging from outreach support to working in schools, residential facilities to eating disorder clinics or creative therapy, as a few examples. You might also decide that you want to offer other support services, and you’ll find mental health care work roles throughout: · The charity sector. · Education · Criminal justice. · Health and nursing support. · Social care facilities. A role in mental health care doesn’t have to be in a specific psychiatry unit or counselling service, either. For instance, you might work in care homes or provide home care services, working with people and their families coping with condition