Mental health social work is about giving people hope that they can recover in whatever way is meaningful to them.
Amy 2022 trainee
There’s no doubt that the work we’re doing is really impactful.
Sanjiv 2023 trainee
I’ve come to appreciate that this is about sussing things out together. Meeting a person’s needs at their pace.
Izzy 2022 trainee
The best bit of my job is building relationships and working with people who are quite marginalised
Jamie 2023 trainee
There’s lots to do and it can be stressful, but it's a genuinely important job.
Ben 2022 trainee
Social Work Matters
Social work matters – but it’s continuously undervalued and overlooked.
Find out about our campaign for more mental health social workers.
Latest news
Why social workers are vital for mental health services
Lyn Romeo, Think Ahead Trustee and former Chief Social Worker for Adults, explains why social workers are vital for mental health services and supports our #SocialWorkMatters campaign – to ensure that everyone with severe mental illness has access to a mental health social worker. Nation’s mental health crisis At this year’s British Association of Social […]
News about Think Ahead’s future funding
We’re sad to share news that the Department of Health and Social Care has decided not to continue funding the Think Ahead programme for the 2026 Cohort and beyond. Our 2025 Cohort – due to start this summer – will go ahead as planned. We are extremely disappointed with this decision. The Think Ahead programme […]