Dealing with job knockbacks/rejections - what next?

I'm a 28 year old graduate who works in fast food. I graduated in 2016 and had been applying for jobs in my field, unsuccessfully.

After a lot of knockbacks I just decided that was it, my heart wasn't in it anymore. I then embarked on an MA in something tech related. However, I could not hold down this degree and full time work and suspendedy studies.

I finally came to the conclusion that I want to work in Social Work and have volunteering lined up and recently applied to Think Ahead scheme but got rejected. I was quietly confident because of the experiences I've had it thought I'd have a good chance.

I'm very passionate about helping those with mental health issues. I want about career in it, but can't afford abother degree.

I wouldn't mind doing something similar like support work in Mental health but requirements vary and salaries tend to be low. Whereas think ahead was nhs based with progression.

How do you guys pick yourselves up? Was hoping to be out of my current job by next year.

It's all part of life.
Redundancy, awful job interviews, encountering tyrannical bosses/ a few obnoxious coworkers, recruitment consultants that seem to enjoy humiliating agency
workers they are supposed to place.
Just remember to not to take knockbacks personally- pick yourself up, move forward without anger/frustration, keep an eye out for more suitable opportunities and don't give up hope.

Have you looked into volunteering with charities that help vulnerable people with mental health issues?