Applications for 2024 entry to our mental health social work programme are now open.
With Think Ahead, you could be paid to train as a mental health social worker and support people with mental health needs.
Joining the programme you will:
- Gain a fully-funded postgraduate diploma and master’s degree in social work.
- Be an advocate for local people in your community with mental health problems.
- Earn as you learn with dedicated support from experienced social workers and academic tutors.
- Make a real difference with a social approach to mental health.
Choose a career that changes lives – get started by registering with us in just five minutes.
Find out more about mental health social work and how the programme works.
Our application process
As part of our commitment to ensuring our application process is as simple and accessible as possible, we are pleased to launch our new applicant portal. The new process includes a central hub where you can check the status of your application and instructional videos for each stage of the process.
We have also updated our information on reasonable adjustments so you know what support might be available to you.
Discover more about our application process
Free events
Want to find out more about the programme and application process? Join one of our free webinars to hear from previous programme trainees, expert social workers and people who’ve been supported by them.
This is the perfect opportunity to ask any questions and hear from people who’ve previously been in your position.