I would love to go to uni but I'm not sure what to study yet but I'm looking into social work.
Is there a difference between family support worker, support worker and social work or is it all the same?
What do they involve?
I'm looking at just going to tafe first as I have a 3 year old with special needs and I'm a solo mum I haven't worked now for 4 years and want to ease my way back in i also suffer anxiety depression and PTSD so this is a huge step. I'm so ready though and a carrier changed from vet nursing that I was is just what I need and want.
I've been in 2 DV relationship. I've had a lot to do with going to courses and getting the help I need. Being a single mum from day one I've had help with getting mine and my daughter life back on track all the support was amazing. I'm at the stage now where I'm so passionate about stopping DV and helping women in need helping mum's who arw scared and lost. Would this carrier path help in this?
If any one is in this career field are you able to tell me a bit about what it all involves?
Thank you so much
Calling all Social workers/family support workers
Calling all Social workers/family support workers
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Don’t ease back in... jump in feet first and land.
As a single mum of a 3 yo, I did a stepping stone corse that ended up costing me $4000 as it was higher education for me.. not government funded.
I did cert 3 in agecare, got a job in health and community care and was straight away sent to a home where I had to deal with a non verbal autistic child, who was as taller and stronger then me! while in the home 3 days a week I could see / hear /feel and delt with the domestic abuse.. ( by the child not the family) I by duty ( and law!) had to report it and the kids ( not only her but siblings too) got taken off the parents, taken by force.. cops/ ambos everyone were there including me, A mum.. it was horrid! ( the dad was a fire fighter!!!! And an amazing dad!)
The truma has stuck with me, 5 years on and I will never ever put myself in that situation again.. I may have done the right thing, I may have mis read the signals being new and unqualified for the situation.
All I Did was replay my thoughts, feelings, and what I had seen to my superior.. I thought maybe they would have words with the family, or send in some better qualified help! I never dreamt they take th kids away!!
I guess what I’m trying to say is despite what we think is right, despite what we think will be an awesome job, it will be hard!! Really hard..
This is only one of my weeks and I haven’t stopped yet, my babe is almost 8.. and I have many more stories it’s a good life, making a difference but just know it’s not an easy life, especially when you get those mum feels..
Good luck to you xoxoxox