Pause Lead

Hackney; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health service organization in Greater London is seeking a Pause Practice Lead. This role involves providing operational leadership to support women at risk of repeated pregnancies that could lead to children being removed from their care. The ideal candidate will have a strong professional background, proven experience in case management, and an understanding of relevant safeguarding laws. This position aims to break cycles of trauma, thus improving community health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with clients having complex needs.
• Strong understanding of evidence-based approaches.
• Thorough knowledge of adult safeguarding and childcare legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership to the Pause practice.
• Use evidence and best practice to improve outcomes.
• Liaise effectively with service users and partner agencies.

Skills

Effective case management

Clear communication skills

Ability to influence

Education

Relevant professional qualification or significant experience

Job description

Overview

The City and Hackney Public Health Service is passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of our communities in both Hackney and the City of London. We work collaboratively and creatively to address health inequalities and create a healthier future for all.

Role Summary

Pause works with women who have experienced or are at risk of repeated pregnancies that result in children needing to be removed from their care. The programme gives women the chance to pause and take control over their lives breaking a destructive cycle that causes them and their children deep trauma as well as reducing huge costs to society. As a Pause Practice Lead, you will provide operational day to day leadership to the Pause practice in Hackney where Pause was originally piloted and be part of a broader UK Programme, to ensure the delivery of an integrated package of health, therapeutic and social support.

Key Responsibilities

Your proven experience in providing effective case management and supervision to teams working with clients with complex needs will be invaluable. You will also be adept at producing clear, concise records and reports, and demonstrate the ability to use influence, evidence, and best practice to drive improved outcomes for service users. Finally, your strong verbal and written communication skills will enable effective liaison with service users, professionals, and partner agencies.

Qualifications

To excel in this role within our Pause team, you will bring a relevant professional qualification and / or significant experience in a related field. Your expertise will encompass a strong understanding of evidence-based approaches, including systemic practice, social learning theory, attachment and loss, and relationship and strength-based interventions. Crucially, you will possess a thorough knowledge of adult safeguarding, childcare legislation, local Child Protection Procedures, alongside a nuanced understanding of child development, parenting capacity, and risk and protective factors.

Application Process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s. To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description. Closing date for applications : 11 January 2026 (22 : 59)