Viability of Support Work
Hey all,
Just wanting to hear from people who have done or are currently doing support work (whether for physical disabilities or mental health/psychosocial) regarding their enjoyment of the role and how it has benefitted (or not) a work/life balance.
I have a MSW, with placements at community wellbeing and Centrelink, and academic experience in psychology and sociology too.
I currently hate my new role. It’s far too admin-based and I want to be out and about actually supporting people properly and being a source of strength for those who feel they have none. I am passionate about assisting people to find ways to thrive and be independent, and support work seems to be a good outlet/choice for this. I am only at this current job because I was unemployed for a number of months and needed the $$$.
In terms of pay, I don’t need to be filthy rich, just enough to get by and enjoy my free time (I’m introverted so I’m a decent homebody lol). For comparison I’m currently making a little under $1k a week part time at this current role.
Thank everyone and have a good day :)