The role
Pause works to improve the lives of women who have had – or are at risk of having – more than one child removed from their care, and the services and systems that affect them. The program gives women the chance to pause and take control over their lives, breaking a destructive cycle that causes both them and their children deep trauma. Pause Practices work directly with women, so that no woman should ever have to experience the removal of a child more than once. We offer an intensive, supportive 18-month programme that involves a trusting relationship between a woman and their Pause Practitioner.
Visit https://www.pause.org.uk/what-we-do/ if you’d like to hear more about the Practitioner role.
As a Pause Practitioner, you will be responsible for implementing a range of creative interventions and support measures as part of an integrated package of health, therapeutic and social support. Pause is specifically designed to support the complex needs of women, being alongside them to enable change in their lives rather than doing this for/to them. You will work systemically in delivering a relationship based programme where frequency, tenacity and creativity are central.
Contact details:
For more information, please contact Jody Torode, Practice Lead at jody.torode@southwark.gov.uk
About You:
You’ll be a big part of a small team, where everyone takes a flexible and collaborative approach to work, and is committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable and marginalised groups. We require you to be able to challenge, negotiate, advocate and collaborate with allocated women as well as professionals you shall work alongside.
Like Pause, you will be passionate about changing entrenched social issues, and will respond by ‘doing things differently’. You will play an integral part of a team where everyone takes an energetic, flexible and collaborative approach to their work, and are committed to improving outcomes in society. This also includes being able to influence and inspire across professional disciplines using evidence and practice to improve outcomes for Pause women.
Experience of working with families/individuals who present with a range of complex needs (mental health challenges, drug and alcohol misuse, domestic violence) is essential and you will be required to demonstrate an ability to create rapport and build effective relationships;
Being able to build reflective, supportive, trauma informed relationships with women, whilst maintaining boundaries is essential and you must have experience of case management including assessments, care planning and reviews with clients with complex needs is required to reflect the progress and hard work of your cohort.
Knowledge and understanding of a range of evidence-based approaches including systemic practice, social learning theory, attachment, grief and loss, relationship and strength based interventions;
Have a good knowledge of adult safeguarding, childcare legislation, local Child Protection Procedures, and an understanding of child development, parenting capacity and risk and protective factors. We expect that you deliver person focused practice in accordance with the Council’s equality policies and Southwark Stands Together pledges.
Be passionate about and have experience of successfully working in an anti-discriminatory way including addressing issues of racism, inequality and injustice.
Additional details
Additional Information:
We value the wide skills and knowledge that colleagues from different backgrounds bring and welcome applications from anyone with relevant professional qualification and/or experience e.g. nursing, social work, mental health, education, criminal justice, youth work, therapeutic practice, counselling, criminal justice or equivalent and you will be able to show professional registration (if appropriate)
We are committed to supporting and developing your skills and knowledge so would like to see evidence of your continuing professional development.
- Hours of work : standard Monday – Friday 9-5
- Type of contract: 12 month secondment
- You will require a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring check (DBS) enhanced level.
Benefits and more information:
In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Staff Benefits page.
About Southwark
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
Recruitment Timetable:
- Advert Closing Date: 11:59pm on the 23rd June 2024
- Interview Date: 5th July 2024
The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
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