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	Does any body know questions that are likely to be asked in a family support worker job interview? I have a job interview for a family support worker job at my local sure start this Thursday! I am petrified of interviews and i am just wondering if their are any family support workers that know of anything i need to swot up on or if there are ay questions that usually come up in these type of interviews.....this is my dream job and i want it so badly!!!!!! 2 answers - Asked By: aimes - 8/2/2009

	Will a job as a support worker be good ground for social work? I have just got a new job as a support worker (not carer) with mentally ill users of the service. However, I would like to become a social worker but cannot afford to do the degree as I already have a degree in theology. Would starting as a support worker give me some experience to internally train within my council as a social worker? 4 answers - Asked By: emma24uk - 9/18/2007

	What are the transferable skills from being a mental health support worker? Hi currently I am working as a mental health support worker I would like a job in retail, be it in store or through a grad programme. I have a BA and an MSc in Psychology. Would someone be able to give me the transferable skills from this job role as im at my whits end trying to figure them out 4 answers - Asked By: Gemma - 9/6/2012

	What the difference between Personal Support Worker & Social Service Worker? Job wise I'm debating between taking 2 courses Personal Support Worker & Social Service Worker I'm trying to figure out which one is better. Which one makes more ... which one is there more careers in. 1 answer - Asked By: kellysquestforthecure - 12/29/2010

	Who do I contact knowing that my support worker confessed to talking drugs? Who do I contact knowing that my support worker confessed to talking drugs before joining the Mental Health Team and is he really still be allowed to work there? He now is no longer a Support Worker under the Mental Health team but has a higher job still under the Mental Health. He said he had to when searched by the police, eat all what he had on him (Cannabis) and thought people were jumping out of bushes at him on the way to the police station. He also confessed to taking opium. What should I do? I just want to do the right thing. Is a drug user still be allowed to be working in Mental Health, or is that not allowed? 3 answers - Asked By: Anne - 1/23/2013

	What does a clinical support worker do in the a+e department in the nhs? please help....? I have just been offered a job as a clinical support worker in the NHS in the Accident and Emergency department... Could anyone tell me what this would entail in this department? Thanks! 1 answer - Asked By: Sarah - 10/25/2012

	Where can i get training to be a carer support worker? Which companies that offer care and support for the elderly in their own homes, will give good training to do the job. I want to be a carer/support worker and receive good training to do the job. I want to shadow an experienced carer for 2 weeks or more before going out alone. Is that too much to ask. 1 answer - Asked By: SHEIL567 - 2/27/2010

	Should I lie about depression on my job application form? I have recently been to a job interview which lasted most of the day. It's a support worker job for challenging learning difficulties. I have just received a letter which says I have conditionally got the job subject to references and health form. I have suffered from depressiona and anxiety on and off over the years and have been taking anti-depresants, despite this I was awardered employee of the year not only at the hotel that i worked at but also in the whole group. My point is that when I'm at work I function very well. It's my personal life which has been a but of a struggle. I need your advise. Should I be honest and make it clear that I have been depressed and am still taking anti-depressants or should I lie as I know I am well enough to do the job?? The application form does ask if I have suffered from depression or anxiety and am I on medication but doesn't ask for Dr's details. However, I think I may have given them those details already. I really want this job!! Thank you. 6 answers - Asked By: canterburymale - 3/2/2013

	How do you become a youth support worker? I am interested in becoming a youth support worker. I would like to work with teenagers in residential/ their homes. Unfortunately, I do not have any qualifications in this field. Do you know of any company that would take me on and train me as I work? Or do you know of a relevant job that I should be looking into. Thank you 1 answer - Asked By: deebee - 8/7/2009

	How old do i have to be to become a support worker in the U.K? Id like to become a family support worker do you have to be 18? 1 answer - Asked By: - 9/7/2009

	What do girls think of guys who are support workers? I just left the army and now got a job as a support worker looking after people with mental disablities . Was just wonder what woman think about a guy being a carer ? X 6 answers - Asked By: danny - 1/2/2013

	What does a clinical support worker do in the a+e department in the nhs? help!!!!? I have just been offered a job as a clinical support worker in the NHS in the Accident and Emergency department... Could anyone tell me what this would entail in this department? Thanks! 1 answer - Asked By: Sarah - 10/25/2012

	Where can I apply for Jobs equivilant to that of the UK's NHS support worker roles in Ireland? I'm thinking about living in Ireland for a while, but would like to keep with a job in a similar role. I currently work in an NHS psychiatric hospital as a support worker. Thanks I'm not looking right now. I want to do so sometime after summer 2010. I understand jobs are in short supply at the moment but I still want a source to search. 4 answers - Asked By: I.C.Hope - 7/2/2009

	What is the difference between 'Support Worker' and 'Project worker' in the uk? I have been in contact with both 'Support Workers' and 'Project Workers' with the Social Services her in the UK, but I still don't know the difference... Is a PW 'higher' than a SW for ex, or is it just different job's but the same 'level' so to speak? 2 answers - Asked By: Elizabeth A - 10/21/2009

	Will i have to work with HIV infected people as a support worker? I am thinking about going in the care field (support worker). The thing i want to know is will i have to work with people with serious illnesses like hep c, hiv and so on as some of the people i will need to work with may not be right in the head. They may bite and scratch. 2 answers - Asked By: subzero0454 - 3/5/2009

	How do I find jobs in the gypsy and travelling community? Currently I work as a support worker with people with learning disabilities,mental health problems and vulnerable adults I also volunteer with an advocacy group and have done other volunteer jobs connected to health and social care in the past. Does anyone have any ideas where I would find vacancies for jobs working with gypsys/travellers? Or build on my skills? Thankyou! 4 answers - Asked By: Louise - 4/6/2012

	Is it possible to start a buisiness and have a full time job? I recently posted a question on how to start a dog walking buisiness, i have now got a full time job as a support worker, but i do not want to give up on a dream of becoming my own boss, is it possible to reach my dream and work? if so, what will i have to take in to consideration. any advice will be welcome. thanks in advance! 7 answers - Asked By: boro_till_i_die - 12/7/2008

	What is the role of a "floating" support worker? I am a floating support worker and Im not quite sure of the difference between being a floating and not. I start tomorrow. Wish me luck :) 2 answers - Asked By: Cassie - 7/17/2009

	What does a job medical consist of in Canada? I have just obtained a job in the Support Worker field and was wondering everything the doctor will be checking and doing for the necessary pre-hiring medical . Thanks! 1 answer - Asked By: In so many words - 3/19/2008

	Is it possible to get a job in healthcare with a psychology degree? Ive been looking for jobs such as working with people with disabilities or special needs, also jobs as a support worker for people with addictions or troubled youth. Where i come from a psych degree is one way to get started in these jobs but ive just moved to Canada and none of these jobs mention a psych degree in their job description. Its a lot of other certificates - but i dont want to go back to school if i dont need to. What can i do with a psych degree in Canada? 1 answer - Asked By: Nemo - 10/15/2010

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