Psychology Plus: Recognition

This NHS e-learning resource provides online training in health and psychology related areas. There are currently 9 programmes of relevance to psychology, with more being added regularly.

From basic awareness to more comprehensive training, these programmes cover subjects including; Safeguarding Children and Adults Levels; Dealing with Violence and Aggression and techniques in Positive Behavioural Support.  On successful completion of a programme students are awarded a certificate. 

Duration: Dependent on programme

Time of Opportunity: Anytime

Availability of Places: Unlimited

Careers: Social and Welfare professions, Counselling Psychology, Educational Psychology

This opportunity gives you a chance to make a real impact in the lives of younger teenagers aged between 11-16 at the risk of disengagement due to personal issues.

This role is really useful for those who want to experience working in personal development, counselling, therapy, educational settings, and youth work. There are research opportunities that can be pursued through this placement. 

As part of this placement, you will learn core coaching and mentoring skills that are transferable into all one-to-one working alliances. You will use assessment tools that identify self-concept and self-esteem. Additionally, you will explore the use of techniques, resources, and approaches to empower young people to take positive steps towards wellbeing, engagement and better futures. You will be required to have a DBS check as this placement involves working with children.

Duration: Minimum 1 hour a week for 6 to 12 weeks in placement. Training is 2.5 days.
Time of Opportunity: Exact date, time and location TBC
Availability: 1 Cohort of up to 30 – flexible arrangements after training.

Careers: Counselling, Educational Psychology, Youth Work

React Support Services provide 24-hour residential support and rehabilitation for vulnerable adults between the ages of 18 and 64.

They utilise a 3 Stage Recovery Model which supports and encourages individuals to re-learn and develop the necessary daily living skills and activities that will enhance their sense of self-worth, enabling them to move towards independence.  There are opportunities to work with React as Support Workers who would play a crucial role in providing a high standard of care and support for vulnerable adults in a variety of environments. 

Duration: Depends on placement

Time of Next Opportunity: All year

Availability: Depends on placement

Careers: Clinical Psychology, Social and Welfare professions, Nursing

All students should aim to undertake work experience at some point within their course and volunteering is a great option.  It’s very often flexible, working around your timetable and other personal commitments. Volunteering will increase your transferable skills that are essential to portray when applying for a graduate job.

It can also give you the option to test drive a career path you have in mind and build your professional contacts at the same time.  

Lucy John, a Work Placement Partner within USW Careers, works with many third sector organisations to advertise their voluntary opportunities.

This page is updated on a regular basis and includes options related to:

• mental health, 
• disabilities, 
• social inclusion, 
• vulnerable adults, 
• children and young people, 
• the support of offenders and witnesses of crime, and 
• those in need including within the NHS.

If you would like more information, or additional support to find an opportunity, please contact Lucy directly.

You can also find lots of information at USW Careers including advice on applying for opportunities, events on campus, career choices, skill building and career advisor appointments.

Duration: Depends on organisation
Time of Opportunity: Depends on organisation
Availability of Places: Depends on organisation

Careers: Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Social and Welfare professions