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 closed
Registrations for our mental health social work programme are now closed.
If you have already registered you will need to complete your full application by Tuesday 30 April.
Latest news
Opening the conversation on substance use
We are pleased to be launching new substance use training for qualified social workers supporting people living with mental health and substance use issues. Alexia Fenwick, our Professional Development Lead, explains just how transformative this could be. Meeting people’s actual needs “This training is all about improving the lives of people that […]
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 […]