Working hours: 37 hours per week
Interview Date: To be confirmed
To provide compassionate, person-centred support, advice, and guidance to women and families throughout pregnancy and up to three months after birth. Working closely alongside the Chaplain and wider support network, the postholder will deliver holistic support that addresses practical, emotional, social, and spiritual wellbeing, empowering clients to thrive during the transition to parenthood.
Key Responsibilities
Client Support:
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Build trusting and supportive relationships with clients throughout pregnancy and the postnatal period.
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Provide emotional support, encouragement, and practical guidance tailored to individual needs.
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Support clients to identify their strengths, develop confidence, and make informed choices regarding their pregnancy, birth, and early parenting journey.
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Assist clients in accessing local maternity, health, housing, benefits, education, and community services.
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Support clients with goal setting and the development of personalised support plans.
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Promote positive maternal mental health and emotional wellbeing, recognising concerns and escalating appropriately where required.
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Offer ongoing support during periods of challenge, change, or crisis.
Holistic and Pastoral Support:
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Work collaboratively with the Chaplain to provide a holistic approach to care that recognises the emotional, social, spiritual, and practical needs of each client.
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Support clients to explore sources of hope, resilience, purpose, and connection where appropriate and in line with individual beliefs and preferences.
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Participate in joint support sessions, wellbeing activities, and group programmes where required.
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Respect and value diverse faiths, beliefs, cultures, and backgrounds at all times
Advocacy and Signposting:
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Advocate on behalf of clients where appropriate to ensure they can access relevant services and support.
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Signpost and refer clients to specialist agencies including midwifery services, health visitors, mental health support, domestic abuse services, housing providers, and community organisations.
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Encourage clients to engage positively with professional services and support networks.
Safeguarding and Risk Management:
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Maintain awareness of safeguarding responsibilities and act promptly on any concerns relating to adults, children, or unborn babies.
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Follow organisational policies and procedures for safeguarding, confidentiality, information sharing, and risk management.
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Maintain accurate and timely records of client interactions and support provided.
Team Working:
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Work collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers, healthcare professionals, and partner agencies.
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Attend team meetings, supervision sessions, training, and relevant multi-agency meetings.
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Contribute to the continuous development and improvement of services.
In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.
In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, a criminal record check (a satisfactory Enhanced with barred list DBS Disclosure check for the adult and child workforce) and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements.
As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found here.
The Salvation Army actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records.
Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.
