The Role
Hackney is one of Britain’s most exciting and fastest-changing boroughs. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. The challenges that have arisen over the last two years have intensified the need for action and we are determined to rebuild Hackney for, and with, our diverse communities.
Pause, STEPs, and this role
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.
Through an intense programme of support, it aims to break this cycle and give women the opportunity to reflect, tackle destructive patterns of behaviour, and to develop new skills and responses that can help them create a more positive future. In doing so, we aim to prevent the damaging consequences of thousands more children being taken into care.
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About STEPS:
STEPS provides a specialist, intensive outreach programme, delivering relationship-based, trauma informed practice to a population of vulnerable adults in Hackney and the City of London. This population has experienced three or more severe and multiple disadvantages, these include: substance misuse, enduring psychological distress and trauma histories, homelessness and involvement in the criminal justice system. The STEPS programme is delivered within the national Making Every Adult Matter framework (MEAM) www.meam.org.uk
As Pause Practice Lead and STEPS Strategic Lead, the post-holder will work within the Public Health Service to provide leadership and management support to the Pause and STEPS practitioner staff to deliver a package of health, therapeutic and social support. The post holder will have lead responsibility for the effective delivery of both programmes, although there is a Team Leader for STEPS. The postholder will have line management responsibility for the Pause team and the STEPS Team Leader. The post reports to a Consultant in Public Health.
City and Hackney Public Health Service is a vibrant and dedicated team, serving the populations of both Hackney and the City of London and known for being innovative and passionate about improving the health of our local populations. Having recently been restructured, the team is on a journey to transform the authorities, to take a ‘Health in All Policies’ approach.
About Us
The City Corporation is the governing body of the Square Mile, dedicated to a vibrant and thriving City, supporting a diverse and sustainable London within a globally-successful UK, aiming to contribute to a flourishing society, shape outstanding environments and support a thriving economy.
If you would like to find out more information about Public Health in Hackney, please click on this link: https://recruitment.hackney.gov.uk/the-public-health-team
To be successful, The post-holder will demonstrate a proven track record in developing and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and be confident in driving change for men and women experiencing severe and multiple disadvantages across multiple statutory and voluntary pathways.
There is no better place to work in London than Hackney; we have great pride in our borough, our communities, and our services. Hackney is one of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs. It’s one of the most sought after areas to live in London with good schools, parks and local amenities, as well as great transport links and vibrant and diverse communities.
If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.
The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.
When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience.
Closing date for applications - 23 Novemeber 2022
Interview date - 8, 12, 13 December 2022
We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.
Key Accountabilities
Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.
The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk
