Pause Practice Lead

HACKNEY COUNCIL; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local public health service in the UK seeks an experienced public health leader to oversee the Pause practice, providing crucial support to women at risk of repeated pregnancies leading to child removal. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in evidence-based approaches and a proven ability to manage complex cases. Join us in making a positive impact on vulnerable families in the community while working collaboratively with various partners.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a related field.
• Thorough knowledge of adult safeguarding and childcare legislation.
• Proven experience in case management for clients with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership to the Pause practice.
• Ensure an integrated package of health and social support.
• Lead delivery of interventions for women at risk of repeated pregnancies.

Skills

Evidence-based approaches

Social learning theory

Strong communication skills

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

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.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification or significant experience in a related field.
• Strong understanding of evidence‑based approaches, including systemic practice, social learning theory, attachment and loss, and relationship and strength‑based interventions.
• Thorough knowledge of adult safeguarding, childcare legislation, local Child Protection Procedures, and a nuanced understanding of child development, parenting capacity, and risk and protective factors.
• Proven experience in providing effective case management and supervision to teams working with clients with complex needs.
• Ability to produce clear, concise records and reports, and use influence, evidence, and best practice to drive improved outcomes for service users.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to liaison with service users, professionals, and partner agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational day‑to‑day leadership to the Pause practice in Hackney where the programme was originally piloted.
• Be part of a broader UK Programme to ensure the delivery of an integrated package of health, therapeutic and social support.
• Lead the delivery of the Pause Practice, an intervention for women who have experienced or are at risk of repeated pregnancies leading to removal of children, aiming to break destructive cycles and reduce trauma.

About Pause

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 and reducing huge costs to society. The practice is specifically designed to address the complex needs of women to enable change in their lives and ultimately reduce the number of children being removed into care.