Social Work. and Sociology

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1 Social Work and Sociology

2 CAREERS INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL BODIES VACANCIES What can I do with a Social work degree? Career information from Prospects web site What can I do with a Sociology degree? Career information from Prospects web site Information on how to gain graduate social worker opportunities Overview of health related roles Information about careers in the care sector British Association of Social Workers Health and Care Professions Council regulates health, psychology and social work professionals British Sociological Association: Membership organisation for those interested in the study of society from a sociological perspective Social Care Institute for Excellence. An improvement agency for social care and support, including resources and training. Jobs in local government Jobs in local government, charity, education and housing Jobs in Charities Jobs in Social Care Jobs in the Mental health sector Social worker vacancies in criminal justice, offending and substance misuse services Runs job fairs for social workers across England Job vacancies in the NHS Vacancies in health and social care News, views and jobs in social housing Jobs in the Advice sector General jobs site Jobs in the charity sector Charity and voluntary sector recruitment Children and Young People Now - jobs working with families, children and young people YMCA provides housing support, education, support and advice for young people

3 GENERAL VACANCIES Job Centre job database Jobs in education, science, research and academic administration OTHER ORGANISATIONS VOLUNTEERING Barnardo s Children s Charity Employs over 8,000 staff Children s charity fighting to end abuse National Youth Agency for information on careers and courses in youth work National Citizen Service - Provides confidence-building activities for young people (aged 15 17) during summer and half term breaks. The Mulberry Bush Organisation Specialist residential care for traumatised children, aged 5-13 The Centre for Child Mental Health CPD and training on child/adolescent mental health Volunteering through UWL is a great way to gain valuable experience tailored to your career aspirations Information on volunteering as an appropriate adult, to safeguard the rights and welfare of children and vulnerable adults detained by the Police Citizens Advice: useful contact for those considering advice work careers Mental Health Charity Volunteering Matters

4 SOCIAL MEDIA - LINKEDIN LinkedIn can help you maintain and develop a useful network of industry specific professionals to support you with job search. It also allows you to follow companies and connect with alumni from your school and university who already work in your industry. For further information about LinkedIn for students, visit: SOCIAL MEDIA - TWITTER You can follow many of the organisations listed in the previous pages on @Jobsgopublic

5 EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES The University of West London Careers Service promotes equal opportunities both as a service provider and in its interaction with students, graduates, staff, employers, voluntary organisations and other external agencies regardless of age, colour, creed, disability, ethnic or national origin, family responsibilities, gender (including gender reassignment), marital status, political beliefs, race, religion, sexual orientation, sexuality and socio-economic background. This statement is in compliance with the University of West London s Equal Opportunities Policy Statements which can be accessed on the website: We value your feedback. If you feel we have not addressed any issues concerning the above, please let us know. UWL Careers uwl.ac.uk/careers August 2017, Cathy Taylor Design: Marketing Office