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I'm off to study part time in Leeds in September and hope to move up there in August. I have 13 years customer service experience and will need to get a part time job... However, I'd like to change direction and have been thinking of mental health support work and/or advocacy...
- I have been a trade union rep for three years and have represented people with MH issues, including advocacy and negotiating adjustments
- I have worked 4 years helping people in to work, so can build CVs ect
- I have a passion for health and fitness
- Love gardening and am creative, also excellent with people and challenging situations
- I have experienced MH issues myself and manage my bipolar really well
But...
- No experience in support work, no NVQ
- Cannot drive
- Have dyspraxia and can't lift very heavy things
Is it a hard field to break in to? After my Masters, I wanna try and get a part time PHD, so will likely stay in the field for a while...
Are agencies the best route in? Should I apply to companies directly or just to ones advertising?
How is the pay in general?
- I have been a trade union rep for three years and have represented people with MH issues, including advocacy and negotiating adjustments
- I have worked 4 years helping people in to work, so can build CVs ect
- I have a passion for health and fitness
- Love gardening and am creative, also excellent with people and challenging situations
- I have experienced MH issues myself and manage my bipolar really well
But...
- No experience in support work, no NVQ
- Cannot drive
- Have dyspraxia and can't lift very heavy things
Is it a hard field to break in to? After my Masters, I wanna try and get a part time PHD, so will likely stay in the field for a while...
Are agencies the best route in? Should I apply to companies directly or just to ones advertising?
How is the pay in general?
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