My Long-Term Goal

My long-term goal is to make a career in health or social care sector as a forensic or clinical psychologist. To gain a university education is a necessary step for me to reach my goal. After doing much research into courses/programmes available I am applying for this course (with foundation element) as it would be ideal for me as for a person with non-standard academic background. I chose this career path not just to become a professional but also because the occupation involves helping people to overcome or control their problems is highly morally satisfactory.
Psychology has been a vital part of my life obliquely for many years. I discovered the importance of human psychology’s knowledge when I was a teenager, in rather tragic circumstances. …show more content…
Experience during my recent job position is a domestic in nursing home for elderly or terminal ill patients. This kind of job is developing further my key skills such as, for instance: teamwork, organisation, communication and working with people from different backgrounds. I enjoy working on my own or as part of a team. For example, there are two colleagues in my team at the current job, and we have to cooperate a lot to complete our tasks. I am getting positive feedback from my manager at every review. Work reference is …show more content…
To understand this condition and learn to interact with them, I read ‘The Simplicity of Dementia: A Guide for Family and Carers’ by H. Buijssen. This book helped me to understand better people who often experience difficulties communicating and showed the way to pick up signs of non-verbal communication from whom lost their ability to speak. I am studying Cleaning and Support Services, level 2 NVQ course at work and took various trainings opportunities, for example, ‘Working with Vulnerable