I'm driven by helping people with mental health problems to enjoy their lives and take steps towards getting well
Kazim 2016 participant
I wanted a career where I could make a tangible difference. Everything Think Ahead offered really spoke to me
Amy 2017 participant
It was the opportunity to be out on the frontline helping people that really sold Think Ahead to me
Jack 2016 participant
Social work can really improve people’s lives, by helping with the social situations that play a big role in mental health
Aisha 2016 participant
Social work is so holistic and practical. You get out and empower people. That’s how I want to help.
Sonya 2016 participant
Apply your mind to mental health
The Think Ahead programme is a new route into social work, for graduates and career-changers remarkable enough to make a real difference to people with mental health problems.
Latest news
New opportunities to work with Think Ahead as a Recruitment Ambassador or Intern
We are delighted to announce two exciting new opportunities to work with us to help us raise awareness of the Think Ahead programme, and of mental health social work. These paid roles are ideal for students or other highly-motivated individuals with a passion for mental health, who are looking to build their CV, gain experience and […]
“Think Ahead participants bring innovative research to our meetings and have so much energy and enthusiasm – it’s inspiring!”
Kirsty Shires is a Consultant Social Worker on the Think Ahead programme. In her role, she supervises a unit of four Think Ahead participants who are placed within a community mental health team. She and the unit members manage a shared caseload together. Here, Kirsty explains how being a Consultant Social Worker has reignited her […]
