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?
#PressPlay
The Programme Structure and what to expect when becoming a Trainee
Our programme combines hands on experience in our doggy daycare, with mentoring and a place to understand how to get back to work. We develop skills such as personal training budget and practice the practicality of being in a workplace – such as time keeping and organisation.
Person in a field wearing a pink Paws & Pause T-shirt. They are playing with an Irish Terrier dog walking off of some pink agility stairs
A group of Paws & Pause employees standing in front of their dog daycare unit. The daycare has pink walls and a large black logo saying 'Paws & Pause'. The employees are smiling and holding dogs. From left to right - A Whippet, Spaniel, Cockapoo, Norfolk Terrier, Shih Tzu.
A girl sitting against a Pink wall, she is smiling and has a small, fluffy dog on her shoulder and a brown Spaniel on her lap.
Person in a field wearing a pink Paws & Pause T-shirt. They are playing with an Irish Terrier dog walking off of some pink agility stairs
Trainees engage in
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A 6 month placement, attending once a week at our day care centre, supporting in the care of the dogs.
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Employability and personal development group workshops twice a month
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1-1 sessions for action planning, goal setting, working through barriers
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A Trainee workbook, designed by us to support the placement through exercises and promote discussions about the future and self reflection
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Social and team activities
Are you interested in joining the Programme and ready to #PressPlay?
Our volunteer programme could support you if you're unemployed with experience of mental health or substance use difficulties and you're looking to build confidence, develop skills and achieve your next steps.
We support people to feel employable!
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Applicant Criteria:
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Adults 21 or over
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Unemployed
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Main barrier to work is mental ill health and/or in substance use recovery
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Engaged in mental health and/or substance use services
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Ready to engage in the next steps of the employment journey, goal setting and group workshops
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3 months of stable recovery completed
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Committed to the Programme for 6 months
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Must love dogs and be ready to get stuck into a placment which a physical role!
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Contact Jodie at Traineeprogramme@pawsandpause.co.uk if you would like to discuss an application/referral or apply using the button below.
