yes, the apprenticeship routes don't require you to have a psychology degree.

@@vickilee2470 Many thanks for replying! Do you know any non-psych grads who have made it?

@@devikapunjabi1836 yes, loads :)

Hey :) I was an older candidate too, and had a different career before making the switch. Good luck and I hope you get the invite!

@@vickilee2470 I see! I would love to see a video about your career change, if you're willing/happy to share! I have been wrangling with it for a year and half and although I have had a lot of people I am fortunate enough to be able to speak to for advice, none of them have done a career change in the same way (they had largely started their psych career from the beginning after undergrad)!

@@7nhlez I don't think my story is all that interesting, but I'll think about making a video! If you have any specific questions/prompts on what you'd find helpful, do let me know.

@@vickilee2470 Some of the main things that I have been managing on my own with the career change is just being a bit self conscious about being older than other people (although I'm aware that older candidates are definitely not uncommon with the PWP route), managing finances for a career change, and if I'm really honest, as a woman and with a partner, the thought of juggling family planning alongside a career that is just starting! I do think to be fair that a lot of these are things that are covered by other people who talk about career changes in general, but I haven't seen much about pivoting into a psych career specifically... the people who I have met who have gone into counselling or therapy in their later years just seem to kind of get on with it, but I feel like surely they must have felt a bit alone at some point in their journey? I don't know if there is enough there for you to make a vid about, but would just be reassuring in a way! Don't know if any of that makes sense haha, let me know if you had thoughts!!

I don't qualify for funding.

All the best tomorrow! The video was very much based on my experience, others might not need as much prep :)

@@vickilee2470 I’m not very optimistic, I’ve only ever been a band 3, never worked in an assistant role and also don’t have a masters. I think I was lucky to get an interview but I’ll just give it my best shot.

@@vickilee2470 had my interview, I think it went well to be honest and your video helped me so much. Especially the answer about time management / self care, I could see they were really impressed by that answer so thank you for that!

Congratulations! Happy for you!

All the best for your interview!

What was your answer?

I think you could say that you would react calmly, asking open questions, to find out more details to validate their statement. If you thought that a child is in an immediate danger, you could call 999. If not, then the information collected can be passed on to relevant safeguarding organisations, your manager informed, or police.

Well the lack of videos is a good indicator as to how I'm getting on! I have loads of ideas and some really good suggestions from viewers but have no capacity to film anything good quality at the moment. I'm glad you found it useful though, good luck in your own journey :)

Great job to you!! Thanks for the lovely comment :)

how did the interview go? fingers crossed for you!

I’m surprised they didn’t give you a word limit, I am applying in Sheffield and they’ve said no more than 1500 words.

Congratulations and all the best next week! :) Glad to have been able to help in your journey

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

That's a brilliant idea - I'll have a think about it!

Hi Anna I am so thrilled for you, huge congratulations! Don't forget to acknowledge and celebrate the hard work YOU put in! :)

Hello, I have read something on the gov website regarding eligibility for apprenticeship funding for non-uk nationals. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1155957/Apprenticeship_funding_rules_2324_Version_1.pdf

Hi, can I know of any updates regarding to your situation? I have an interview for a trainee role today and I am also on the graduate visa. I’m afraid my situation might turn out like yours as well :(

Hi Nathan, thanks for your lovely comment and congratulations on your offer! Glad to hear your hard work has paid off and I'm absolutely thrilled for you! :)

@@vickilee2470 Thank you, that's much appreciated 😊

All the best with your interview! :) Fingers crossed and I'm sure your hard work with prep will pay off!

Hey how did your interview go, I had mine last week

@@vickilee2470 Thanks so much. It went ok I think but I feel I could have given more on depth answers for some of the questions. It's a learning point I can take away for the future though 👍🏻😊

Can an international student apply for this course?

As far as I'm aware, you need to prove that you have right to work. The PG Cert is also funded, so you'll need to check if the grad visa gives you eligibility for those funds. The trainee role consists of both the uni course and in-service clinical work. There's no trainee role without the course - it's the course certificate that allows you to transition into a qualified PWP role after completing training. Obviously I don't know very much at all about the grad visa - If anyone else has info on the this please share!

Hey! hope you could figure out a way to do that? Let me know if yes. :)

The trainee role? Band 4 :)

I think you def have enough experience to apply for the trainee role if you want to, I didn’t have anywhere close to that number of years in experience when I applied. I did do a Masters but that was because I was working in a different industry previously and wanted to get a foot back in the door for psychology.

@@vickilee2470 Oh amazing, that give me a bit more hope. Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. All the best in your new job! :)

Hey i have been a SW for over a year, last year i got to the interview and answered 4/6 questions really well they said and to reapply, which i have done and have another interview today!! It was the clinical experience aspect i think i lacked critically.

Just had it. Think it went real well. They asked me kinda weird questions than last time, I’ll try and remember then in a min

@@anwvererere congratulations on the interview! So pleased it went well for you :) such a big win!