I loved twilight shifts.... I did 25 years at the maudsley. I loved it until towards the end. The pathways became inaccessible to patients leaving them to get sicker than is humane. I do really miss the daily grind of psychiatric nursing. I ended up working in a couple of HTTs and realised I much preferred clinical. I might go back one day and do the associates degree as assistant practitioner. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
WOW 25 years 👏 thats an incredible achievement!! Funnily enough I actually work in the community mental health team now. I really do miss working inpatient but the 9-5 routine works really well for me at the moment and gives me a better work life balance 😊 I’m sure, just like you, that I will be back one day though!!
@@taniaalexis6919 I'd loved to have done 9-5, infact I'd have stayed if I did. Because it was a crisis team I was working 8-5 or 1-10 three days a week and 8am to 10pm the other day. It was brutal and rarely got my days off together. I also did on-calls for psych liaison referrals so would have to get up at 3am to do assessments... admittedly, they were rare! I did enjoy it but I think I got burnt out towards the end of my last job. What sort of CMHT are you in?
Hi Tania, I just came across your channel and this is so fun to watch! I’m planning to do a master’s psychology while working as a mental health supper work part time to gain some work experience and cover part of the living cost. How do you feel about juggling studying with work so far? And is it hard to part time roles (like 1-2 full days a week) as a support worker? Cheers xx
Haha you will be doing pretty much the exact same thing I did then! When I did my masters I found it manageable to work at least one 12 hour shift a week (sometimes 2 dependent on work load). Everyone is different though so make sure that you check in with yourself. There were some weeks that I didn’t work as I needed more rest etc so just be mindful of that 😊
@@taniaalexis6919 Thanks Tania! This is really helpful. Did you go through the 6 months (working at least 30 hour per week) development program for healthcare support worker under NHSP in order to be able to join the bank? I'm wondering if there's any training or orientation required. (What you did during your master's was exactly what I was hoping to do!)
hi!! i just wanted to know-how you got into the profession, uni, work experience etc. it'd be really helpful as i'm looking to go into mental health as well, thank you xo
I studied psychology at undergraduate level at uni and started volunteering at mind alongside that in second year. I also volunteered at my local hospital in a mental health based role. After doing that I was able to obtain references etc that allowed me to get my paid role as a support worker whilst taking my masters in applied psychology. Hope that helps 😊
Hi! I love watching your videos they are really interesting to watch! I am starting a mental health support worker role soon, what advice would you give to someone starting in this area? X
Oooh how exciting! Congratulations on the new job 🎉 a few bits of advice: carry a notepad, pen and watch in your tunic pocket, be prepared to hear racist, homophobic and any other horrible comments, always bring more food with you to work than you think you need and it’s not as scary as you think. Hope that helps 😊
Hi! I’m due to be starting this role on an apprenticeship basis, in hope of being a mental health nurse in the future. I’ve not yet got the place/interview. But I’m wondering what a day to day consist of? And how did u find your interview? I’ve been a volunteer on a ward before but found myself really anxious as I wasn’t really doing much and felt like an annoyance to the other staff. I’m worried it may be the same as a student/apprentice? What do u think? Xx
Hey, sorry for the random reply three months later- I’ve found a section of old comments I’ve not replied to 😂 hopefully you have settled in nicely to the apprenticeship as I assume you would have started by now? Feel free to ask any further questions and I will hopefully take less than three months to respond 😂
Of course! I used to work with lots of people who had only lived in the UK for a short period of time. My understanding is that you need a certain level of English and maths skills and obviously the right to live and work in the UK. I’m not sure on other specifics regarding criteria but I do know that it is possible to work this job if you haven’t always been a UK resident 😊
Hi, I'm new to your channel. I would like to become a mental health support worker in the future. Can you give any insight or advice on this type of work and what employers look for when recruiting?
I would say that any previous work that involves working with people would be good experience. That could be anything from customer service to working in mental health previously. As long as you have good communication skills, are empathetic and willing to learn then I think you are off to a good start 😊
I can’t find this job online in London. :( the few I found either required experience or were out of London. Is there any site I should use to look for this job online?
A lot of them do require some sort of work experience or a health and social care qualification. I was lucky enough to be able to sign up to nhsp and have a ward manager sign me off as competent. But if you aren’t in that position then I would recommend looking for jobs on indeed.com
You don’t need any qualifications but if you don’t have care experience then you have to do a care certificate now alongside your work which takes three months. On the units I work on I don’t have to do personal care but it does depend where you work 😊
@@systema8186 I don’t study medicine if that’s what you are asking. There’s no medical experience necessary to do the job although having background knowledge and knowledge on mental health conditions etc is valuable
I would say just search for roles that are available (indeed is a good website as well as the nhs job site if you are uk based) and apply. A lot of them don’t require massive amounts of experience and will appreciate a relevant degree. Best of luck 😊
Just type in nhs jobs and then the area that you are looking for and an proper website should come up. I’m registered with the BPS from my undergraduate degree but you don’t usually need that for support worker roles. Hope that helps 😊
I loved twilight shifts.... I did 25 years at the maudsley. I loved it until towards the end. The pathways became inaccessible to patients leaving them to get sicker than is humane. I do really miss the daily grind of psychiatric nursing. I ended up working in a couple of HTTs and realised I much preferred clinical. I might go back one day and do the associates degree as assistant practitioner. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
WOW 25 years 👏 thats an incredible achievement!! Funnily enough I actually work in the community mental health team now. I really do miss working inpatient but the 9-5 routine works really well for me at the moment and gives me a better work life balance 😊 I’m sure, just like you, that I will be back one day though!!
@@taniaalexis6919 I'd loved to have done 9-5, infact I'd have stayed if I did. Because it was a crisis team I was working 8-5 or 1-10 three days a week and 8am to 10pm the other day. It was brutal and rarely got my days off together. I also did on-calls for psych liaison referrals so would have to get up at 3am to do assessments... admittedly, they were rare! I did enjoy it but I think I got burnt out towards the end of my last job. What sort of CMHT are you in?
Ooh those shifts do sound rough! I’m in a 3-8 team at the moment 😊
@@taniaalexis6919 I had to look that up... its a MAP team here. 😊
I initially watched it in order to learn English,and then I found that you are a bright and lovely girl,who has an lovely accent i wanna learn❤🎉
Thank you 😊 glad I can be of some use for your English learning!
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Thank you for watching 😊
Hi Tania, I just came across your channel and this is so fun to watch! I’m planning to do a master’s psychology while working as a mental health supper work part time to gain some work experience and cover part of the living cost. How do you feel about juggling studying with work so far? And is it hard to part time roles (like 1-2 full days a week) as a support worker? Cheers xx
Haha you will be doing pretty much the exact same thing I did then! When I did my masters I found it manageable to work at least one 12 hour shift a week (sometimes 2 dependent on work load). Everyone is different though so make sure that you check in with yourself. There were some weeks that I didn’t work as I needed more rest etc so just be mindful of that 😊
@@taniaalexis6919 Thanks Tania! This is really helpful. Did you go through the 6 months (working at least 30 hour per week) development program for healthcare support worker under NHSP in order to be able to join the bank? I'm wondering if there's any training or orientation required. (What you did during your master's was exactly what I was hoping to do!)
@@riceball1232 I didn’t go through that program I’m afraid so not much help there but good luck with your masters and the job 😊
hi!! i just wanted to know-how you got into the profession, uni, work experience etc. it'd be really helpful as i'm looking to go into mental health as well, thank you xo
I studied psychology at undergraduate level at uni and started volunteering at mind alongside that in second year. I also volunteered at my local hospital in a mental health based role. After doing that I was able to obtain references etc that allowed me to get my paid role as a support worker whilst taking my masters in applied psychology. Hope that helps 😊
Hi! I love watching your videos they are really interesting to watch! I am starting a mental health support worker role soon, what advice would you give to someone starting in this area? X
Oooh how exciting! Congratulations on the new job 🎉 a few bits of advice: carry a notepad, pen and watch in your tunic pocket, be prepared to hear racist, homophobic and any other horrible comments, always bring more food with you to work than you think you need and it’s not as scary as you think. Hope that helps 😊
Woow I like your bag and thanks I really enjoyed your video
Thank you so much 😊
Hi! I’m due to be starting this role on an apprenticeship basis, in hope of being a mental health nurse in the future. I’ve not yet got the place/interview. But I’m wondering what a day to day consist of? And how did u find your interview? I’ve been a volunteer on a ward before but found myself really anxious as I wasn’t really doing much and felt like an annoyance to the other staff. I’m worried it may be the same as a student/apprentice? What do u think? Xx
Hey, sorry for the random reply three months later- I’ve found a section of old comments I’ve not replied to 😂 hopefully you have settled in nicely to the apprenticeship as I assume you would have started by now? Feel free to ask any further questions and I will hopefully take less than three months to respond 😂
must be fun x
Hey Tania! Are these positions open to people outside the UK?
Of course! I used to work with lots of people who had only lived in the UK for a short period of time. My understanding is that you need a certain level of English and maths skills and obviously the right to live and work in the UK. I’m not sure on other specifics regarding criteria but I do know that it is possible to work this job if you haven’t always been a UK resident 😊
Hi, I'm new to your channel. I would like to become a mental health support worker in the future. Can you give any insight or advice on this type of work and what employers look for when recruiting?
I would say that any previous work that involves working with people would be good experience. That could be anything from customer service to working in mental health previously. As long as you have good communication skills, are empathetic and willing to learn then I think you are off to a good start 😊
I can’t find this job online in London. :( the few I found either required experience or were out of London. Is there any site I should use to look for this job online?
A lot of them do require some sort of work experience or a health and social care qualification. I was lucky enough to be able to sign up to nhsp and have a ward manager sign me off as competent. But if you aren’t in that position then I would recommend looking for jobs on indeed.com
@@taniaalexis6919 Thanks so much for your reply. I have been using indeed I can’t find much in mental health.
I’m sure something will come up eventually. It’s also worth checking your local nhs jobs website as they will advertise lots on there 😊
@@taniaalexis6919 Thanks I forget about them lol. I like applying with small companies as I suck with interviews lol.
qualification for the role? you do personal care also? what kind of work is it?
You don’t need any qualifications but if you don’t have care experience then you have to do a care certificate now alongside your work which takes three months. On the units I work on I don’t have to do personal care but it does depend where you work 😊
@@taniaalexis6919 but medicine mandatory ?
@@systema8186 I don’t study medicine if that’s what you are asking. There’s no medical experience necessary to do the job although having background knowledge and knowledge on mental health conditions etc is valuable
@@taniaalexis6919 I mean you don't need to give them medicine on a timely basis as assigned medicine giver ?
@@systema8186 ohhh sorry I misunderstood 😂 no I don’t give medicine as that is the nurses job 😊
Hey I'm doing my Master's and also want to help as a mental health support worker. Any guidance?
I would say just search for roles that are available (indeed is a good website as well as the nhs job site if you are uk based) and apply. A lot of them don’t require massive amounts of experience and will appreciate a relevant degree. Best of luck 😊
@@taniaalexis6919 I'm currently in the UK. If you don't mind can you please suggest me some nhs based sites to apply for?
@@taniaalexis6919 and lastly are you registered to hcpc or bpa?
@@taniaalexis6919 is it necessary in the beginning of your work when you just start to gain some experience?
Just type in nhs jobs and then the area that you are looking for and an proper website should come up. I’m registered with the BPS from my undergraduate degree but you don’t usually need that for support worker roles. Hope that helps 😊
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