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CAREER DESTINATION

KEY WORKER / SUPPORT WORKER

MENTORING, SUPPORTING & INSPIRING. A Keyworker or Support Worker is an ubiquitous term commonly found across the public sector. The path to becoming a successful Keyworker or Support Worker begins before or during university through the dedicated accumulation of voluntary experiences. Of course a degree in social work or a related field, like Psychology or Sociology, is highly valued but it is also the strength of resolve and kindness that enables a graduate to become a successful Key Worker. A Key Worker can be found in a variety of positions supporting, mentoring, caring, inspiring and educating those who need care, support or guidance. This career destination will involve establishing sound and positive professional relationships with individuals or groups of vulnerable persons in society. An ability to assess needs, understand circumstances, causes and solutions to the myriad of personal, physical and mental challenges faced by those in your care is key to successfully delivering on the purpose of this job. Every vulnerable person, indeed every individual is different - a graduate's ability to find resolution and positive outcomes across will be key to their success.

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COMPASS POINTS. There are many different pathways that would give you the experience you need to succeed in this field. Any degree with the right levels of experience is acceptable but a degree in Psychology, Sociology or Health & Social Care would be an advantage. As with many career destinations there are different voluntary positions which will allow you to progress. Employers generally are more positive towards experience gained in educational, local authority, health care or government agency settings.

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Key Worker

Graduate Universe can help find you vital experience that will allow you to succeed in this important field.

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WHY JOINING GRADUATE UNIVERSE MATTERS

Advancing and bettering core elements of society has always mattered.

 

There is now a real opportunity to sculpt a new path for your career journey.

 

Graduate Universe can help you fashion that journey and in doing so create opportunities and relief for the most vulnerable in society.

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