Get great insight on health and social care!
Headway Shropshire offers a great learning experience for students interested in health and social care.
At the charity, you will be working alongside experts from a wide range of professional backgrounds from health and social care, to rehabilitation, teaching, and community support who will surely teach you valuable experience and knowledge.
Why should students be part of Headway Shropshire
Students who join Headway Shropshire can gain real world skills and knowledge, and practical experience working in a professional and supportive organization.
They get exposed to the fields of health and social care, administration and business development, and learn from individuals who have a genuine passion for helping people rebuild their lives.
Students also get to talk to our clients who have rich experiences, broadening their perspectives on life and the world.
What should I expect during placement?
We tailor the placements according to the students’ needs and course requirements.
Who should apply?
Headway Shropshire can accommodate students from varied areas of learning.
These can include
- Health and Social Care
- Information Technology (IT)
- business and administration roles; and
- voluntary and charity services
It’s best for students to get in touch to discuss opportunities.
How do I apply?
Students or their placement team are welcome to send an email to the hello@headwayshropshire.org.uk address.
A member or staff will organise an interview and assessment
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Headway Shropshire offer student placements?
Headway Shropshire is developing placement opportunities where there is a clear learning fit, appropriate supervision and enough capacity to provide a good experience. Availability depends on the course, placement requirements and timing.
Which courses or professions may be suitable?
Student placements can be relevant to a much wider range of courses than health and social care.
As well as health, social care, psychology, therapy, community and education-related courses, we may also be able to offer placements linked to areas such as business administration, office management, marketing, communications, social media, content creation, photography or video, events, fundraising, community engagement, digital skills and activity delivery.
Depending on the placement, students might support with things like office and administration work, marketing projects, creating content, helping with events, supporting activities at the Headway Hub, digital sessions, community engagement or developing resources.
Each placement is considered individually to make sure there is a meaningful role for the student and that we can meet the learning outcomes, supervision requirements and any safeguarding or practical needs.
If you’re not sure whether your course would fit, get in touch anyway — we’re happy to think creatively about how a placement could work.
How do I enquire about a placement?
Please contact jobs@headwayshropshire.org.uk
Where relevant, please include your university or training provider, course, required dates and hours, learning outcomes and any supervision or assessment requirements.
Will I need checks before starting?
Depending on the placement, checks may include identity, right-to-work or study requirements, references, DBS clearance, confidentiality requirements, mandatory training and anything required by your education provider.
Will I work directly with clients?
It depends on the placement and your stage of training. Any client-facing activity must be appropriate, supervised and consistent with Headway Shropshire’s safeguarding, confidentiality and service requirements.
Are placements paid?
This will depend on the specific opportunity. The placement information should make clear whether it is paid or unpaid before you apply.
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