Meet Our Amazing Team
Jacqueline Gear
James Paul
Andrew Dix
Zoe Packman
Virginia Kent
Anna Bourbousson
Veronica Thomas
David Cotson
Paul Kelly
Loretta Paul
Lorri Vosper
Candice Bennett
Kate Crichton
Elaine Fernandez
Christine Morris
Foye Pascoe
Ricky Western
Nadia Delkhasteh
Thomas McCann
Jodie Wright
Wendy Schneider
Michelle Forrester
Meral Nergiz
What Our Staff Have To Say About Us
Staff comments on their experience with Walk The Walk
“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.”
Staff comments on the usefulness of clinical supervision
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.”
David's Appraisal Of Our Team
Clinical Psychologist
Overview
“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.”
Vast Variety Of Experience Prepare us For Any Situation
“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.”
David's Overall Experience With Our Staff
“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.”
Do You Think You Would Be A Good Fit For Our Team?
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.
More Comments From Our Staff & Advisory Board
Why do you like working for WTWFSS?
The whole team are strong, supportive and understanding. We all have the ability to show appreciation to each other on a consistent basis, and it is our team who make the job so worthwhile.
It makes you feel good working for an organisation who look after you.
– Debbie Meredith
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
Why do you enjoy supporting the work of WTWFSS?
Walk the walk has ethics in its service management and front line delivery that understand the needs of individuals and families, it has no bias in gender, age, or ability and really does encapsulate an environment that is open, welcoming and safe for the community to understand what their challenges are and how they can map their way into a life where they can thrive.
It engages with stakeholders understanding their needs and where possible always considers how it can bring added value that offers the best solutions for the individuals and families referred to them.
Overall I feel honoured to be involved in a service that is genuinely organic and maintains its ethics and values in the needs of all who gravitate within its environment. There is honesty, respect, commitment and inspiration within all its team and their output, why wouldn’t anyone want to be in an arena like this?
– Sally-Anne Buriss
Advisory Body