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Trainee Programme

Become an important and integral part of our team

Paws & Pause delivers an employability training program specifically for people in long term

unemployment due to mental ill health and substance addiction.

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We believe in supporting people to feel employable, this means giving them the confidence

to take their next steps in the world of work or further education and make informed choices

about their career or education. The way we equip our trainees promotes sustainability and resilience

in individuals, facilitating choice and tapping in to aspiration so that long term goals can be achieved.

Are you ready to #PressPlay on your life?

Graduate Trainee Rashaan talks about how volunteering with Paws & Pause has helped him stay active and helped him find his passion for working with animals.

#PressPlay

The Programme Structure and what to expect when becoming a Trainee

Who are we:

At Paws and Pause our values are all about having fun and creating an inclusive space where everyone, dogs and people alike, are cared for and safe. Our Trainee programme is a 6 - 9 month supported volunteer placements for people who have had time off work due to mental ill health or substance use difficulties, which combines hands on experience in our doggy day care, with mentoring and a place to understand how to get back to work. 

 

We believe in supporting people to feel employable. This means you will: 

        - Build confidence, resilience, and self-worth

        - Identify, set, and achieve your goals

        - Develop skills for your personal and professional growth

        - Understand that work and/or education pathways are an option for you! 

 

Throughout the placement we will support you to gain skills within dog care as well as provide opportunities to get involved with admin, social media, marketing, customer service, training and more!

Are you interested in joining the Programme and ready to #PressPlay?

  • Participating in looking after the dogs

  • Following the daily schedule and taking initiative

  • Being involved in team meetings, feedback sessions, and social events! over cleaning, replenishing water bowls, dog lunches

  • Assisting with caring for the dogs, engaging in play time, setting out enrichment activities and grooming

  • Collaborating as part of a team to create a friendly and productive working environment

  • Participating in tasks such as social media, admin and customer service

  • Responding to emails, text, phone calls and use team communication software

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Still think Paws & Pause it the right place for you? Submit your application today! 

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Who are we looking for?​

  • Are you someone who can commit to at least 6 - 9 months of training?

  • Do you want to begin your learning and employment journey in a live workplace? 

  • Are you ready and able to plan out and start your journey towards the world of work and/or education?

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You must be able to attend the programme in full, including:

  • ​Volunteering twice a week for 6 - 9 months (Hours between 8:30am - 1:30pm or 1:30pm - 6:30pm)

  • Engaging in regular goal-setting 1-2-1s with your supervisor

  • Attending group workshops twice a month on a Monday afternoon

  • Completing your personal workbook

  • Being involved in team meetings, feedback sessions, and social events!

Applicant Criteria: 

  • Adults 24 or over 

  • Unemployed

  • Main barrier to work is mental ill health and/or in substance use recovery 

  • Engaged in mental health and/or substance use services with key worker/care worker 

  • Ready to engage in the next steps of the employment journey, goal setting and group workshops

  • 3 months of stable recovery completed 

  • Committed to the Programme for 6-9 months 

  • Must love dogs and be ready to get stuck into a placement with a physical role! 

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Contact Heather on HeatherGreen@pawsandpause.co.uk  or 07475267969 if you would like to discuss an application/referral or apply using the button above. 

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