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The following websites provide useful careers information, links to employers and vacancy information. Many of the websites have their own extensive links pages which are a good source of information.
Generic websites
Prospects www.prospects.ac.uk
Contains information on a range of job sectors including social care and the voluntary sector.
Targetjobs http://targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/social-care
Covers occupational areas such as public service and social care.
Psychology
British Psychological Society www.bps.org.uk/index.cfm
The website explains the steps required to becoming a psychologist. It explains the specialist career areas within psychology and information on postgraduate study - including the conversion course for those with psychology in their degree but who do not have the Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR).
Clearing House for Postgraduate Courses in Clinical Psychology www.leeds.ac.uk/chpccp
Provides information on the universities offering the courses, contact details for ordering the application pack and advice on entry requirements and funding.
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology www.staffs.ac.uk/courses_and_study/courses/clinical-psychology-tcm429681.jsp
Keele University have combined with Staffordshire University offer a 3 year programme leading to a professional qualification in Clinical Psychology (the award of DClinPsy).
Educational psychology www.bps.org.uk/careers-education-training/how-become-psychologist/types-psychologists/becoming-educational-psycholo
For information on the work of educational psychologists.
The Teaching Agency www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching
The Teaching Agency is responsible for the management of training programmes for entry into educational psychology. See their recruitment website.
Social work
British Association of Social Workers www.basw.co.uk
BASW is the largest association representing social work and social workers in the UK.
The General Social Care Council www.gscc.org.uk
The General Social Care Council is the social care workforce regulator. It registers social care workers and regulates their conduct and training.
Social work careers www.socialworkcareers.co.uk
A government website that provides career information for those considering a social work career. The website allows you to search for postgraduate courses and provides information on financial support available to students.
Skills for Care www.skillsforcare.org.uk/home/home.aspx
Provides information on the training and development of people working in social care and social work careers.
Counselling
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy www.bacp.co.uk
The professional body for both counselling and psychotherapy. The website provides information on seven specialist occupational groups. For information on jobs go to www.bacp.co.uk/jobs
UK Council for Psychotherapy www.ukcp.org.uk
Contains useful FAQ section and links page.
Samaritans www.samaritans.org
An extensive website with information on the work of the Samaritans and how to volunteer.
KUSU Nightline Service www.kusu.net/societies.html
Excellent way to gain experience helping other students.
Counselling courses at Keele www.keele.ac.uk/depts/ps/cs/index.htm
Information on courses in counselling is available from the School of Psychology at Keele.
Community work
Community Development Exchange www.cdx.org.uk
CDX works to ensure that community development is recognised and supported as a powerful way of tackling inequality and achieving social justice. The website has a very useful links page with an extensive list of community organisations.
Community Development Foundation www.cdf.org.uk
The Community Development Foundation, set up in 1968, helps communities achieve greater control over the conditions and decisions affecting their lives.
Organisations seeking to support young people
Sure Start www.direct.gov.uk/surestart
Sure Start is the Government's programme to deliver the best start in life for every child by bringing together: early education, childcare, health and family support.
National Youth Agency www.nya.org.uk
The National Youth Agency was founded in 1992 and is based in Leicester, England. It aims to advance youth work, to promote young people's personal and social development. Funded primarily by the Local Government Association and government departments.
Play England www.playengland.org.uk
Play England campaign for young people and children to have access to free and local play space.
National Children's Bureau www.ncb.org.uk
Useful information for people interested in working with young people.
