Read Candice’s story about her experience with Walk The Walk CIC
“I really enjoy working for WTWFSS because it’s such a rewarding and supportive environment. The team is incredibly collaborative, and I’m always inspired by the positive impact we make in people’s lives. It’s great to be part of an organization that truly values both its clients and staff.
I have been with WTWFSS since March and have thoroughly enjoyed working with individuals, supporting them through their journeys. It’s been incredibly rewarding to be part of a team that is so dedicated to making a positive difference in people’s lives. I’m grateful for the opportunity to contribute to such meaningful work.
Lastly, I feel I should mention that I have felt like part of a true team at WTW. When I had personal issues going on at home, it was extremely comforting to feel the strength and support of WTW behind me.”
“Working with WTW over the last eight months has been incredible. I have learnt so much about family support work and have been able to integrate my theoretical knowledge into actual support and seen many immediate benefits. I am grateful for all the opportunities the organisation has provided me including multiple training sessions. I am also hugely appreciative of the support I have received, from supervision with Jacky to peer supervision.
Lastly, I feel I should mention that I have felt like part of a true team at WTW. When I had personal issues going on at home, it was extremely comforting to feel the strength and support of WTW behind me.”
“The team are very supportive and understanding. Never have I worked for a company that looks after the needs of the employees so well.”
“I have really enjoyed working with WTW and have received lots of support and training opportunities. The team are great and I feel like I have progressed massively since starting last summer.”
“I am really happy to be working with a supportive team, peer support and team meetings allow us to share ideas and information effectively.”
“Hi All,
Thank you so much it has been a pleasure, meeting and working with you all. I am sorry to be leaving, and I learnt so much for you all. It’s been absolutely my wonderful working with a team who not only put service users first, but also their staff first.
I wish you all the very best for the future.”
“We are a super team!!”
“Thank you so much. I am absolutely over the moon and feel very lucky to have the chance to work with and learn from your wonderful team.”
“I enjoy working for Walk the Walk Family Support Service as all staff and partners have the same values and ethos to improve lives for families.
The blend of strategic work and working with children within my role is the most important part to me as I support both sides of the company – the business and directly supporting children.
Also working alongside staff members from a leadership capacity to come together to create new ideas and ways to support families.”
David (our clinical psychologist) has supported staff with clinical advice on a range of cases. Due to our robust relationship with David, we call him part of our leadership team. Not only does he support us with cases, but also provides an open door policy to staff.
“David has really helped me by making me feel more positive about the work I have done with a client even though I haven’t got very far and by talking me through some personal situations that arose out of a training course I attended.”
“I find my sessions with David very useful and he often gives insights that I would never have thought of. My sessions have been too long in the past where we have ran out of things to discuss but as my workload was light and is getting heavier, I’m sure I will have a lot more to talk about going forwards.”
“Clinical Supervision and having David available to answer questions or get a clinical lens on particular cases has been invaluable.”
“I have found clinical supervision helpful with complex issues especially mental health issues to provide me with a greater understanding of the difficulties faced by the individuals in the household and also how best to support them.
It has been a very strange year due to the pandemic but I have really appreciated the camaraderie of WTW to support one another through these difficult months of working remotely from home.”
“What is clear from very first impressions is the powerful mix of experience, skills and dedication to the welfare of the children and families the team supports. As a whole group they benefit from the individual experience that each staff member brings, whether that be as a qualified teachers, social workers, in counselling, childcare, youth work, independent advocacy, commissioning, management and leadership.”
“Whilst some of those experiences lie with individual staff members, the systems that Walk the Walk have in place to provide excellent support and governance of the work also ensure that all their work with children and families can benefit from the experience of the team as a whole. The combination of formal and regular peer support, individual supervision, internal clinical consultation, clinical group supervision and meetings of the teams around the children and families ensures that the rich diversity of experience is available to inform all of the teams work.”
“My experience of providing clinical supervision, consultation and support to the team has also allowed me to see that the team, and each individual member, can easily take on new perspectives and reach out for help and support when needed. This is an essential quality for anyone or any team working with complexity in care and emotional well-being – none of us can do it all, we all need support and we all need to know when to ask for help. Walk the Walk does that and, combined with the formidable skills and experience that the staff team bring, is why you are so successful in supporting the families you do.”
WTW invests in its’ staff members and provides a supportive and welcoming working environment. We recruit using safe recruitment practices and all staff are DBS checked and given a full induction including mandatory training before they start working with any client.
WTW is a fully inclusive and believes every member of staff is a leader in their own right.
Why do you like working for WTWFSS?
I like working for WTWFSS due to the incredibly supportive nature of the team and senior management, this ensures that everyone flourishes and all clients receive the best the team can offer at all times.
– James Paul
Why do you like working for WTWFSS?
I would say I love how much trust there is from Jacky, managers, and directors that we can work with our families to help them decide what they need and what is best for them, but at the same time there is always the opportunity to bounce ideas off of each other in peer support and clinical supervision. Like we don’t have to constantly check in but it’s totally ok if we want/need to.
The team is so supportive and we are all always willing to help each other.
– Zoe Packman
Why do you enjoy supporting the work of WTWFSS?
It’s early days for me but my initial thoughts are that everyone is so passionate for the vision and adding value. People within the organisation really care for what we stand for and it is well run and well led.
Also, linking in with different organisations to cross pollinate is great and I am looking forward to adding more value going forward.
– Ian McCreery
Advisory Body
Tell us about your experience at Walk The Walk.
I began my journey with WTWFSS as a befriender starting my placement hours in the first year of my diploma.
Once qualified I continued to work with my service users and took on more clients. This allowed me to work on growing my private practice whilst being in an organisation where I felt supported.
When the opportunity for the City Bridge project came up I was excited for this new challenge. I now work a role that I love thanks to WTWFSS, which has given me a place to grow as a counsellor but also gain experience and develop both personally and professionally.
– Candice Bennett
Counsellor