Pause Practitioner - Grade 9 (£33,291 - £34,794)

As a PAUSE Practitioner you will be responsible for implementing a range of interventions and support measures as part of an integrated package of health, therapeutic and social support. As Pause is specifically designed to address the complex needs of women, you will feel comfortable providing intensive support to enable change in these women’s lives and reduce the numbers of children being removed into care. You will work systematically in delivering a relationship-based programme where frequency, tenacity and creativity are central.

• Undertaking an effective, flexible, intensive outreach approach to engage with Pause women;

• Supporting the development and maintenance of effective local pathways with key agencies, e.g. sexual health, housing and mental health;

• Ensuring an evidence base is applied to practice through a collaborative assessment of a woman's needs and strengths;

• Developing focused, bespoke and creative interventions that meet the woman’s needs and objectives and ensuring that any financial spending on women is aligned with their goals as set out in their care plan;

   
  The ideal candidate will have:

• A relevant professional qualification and/or experience in nursing, social work, mental health etc.

• A desire for continuous professional development along with an up to date working knowledge of legislation.

An understanding of a range of evidence-based approaches including systemic practice, social learning theory, attachment and loss, and relationship and strength-based interventions.

For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Brian Amos, service development manager. Email brian.amos@croydon.gov.uk; tel: 020 8604 7557.

Salary scale range from £33,291 - £34,794. This is a permanent, full time position.

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Closing date for receiving completed applications: 20^th February 2020.

Inerviews will take place on 4^th, 5^th and 6^th March 2020.