Infant Early Years Practitioner - Early Childhood TraineeNHS

Job summary

We are looking for a trainee Infant and Early Years Practitioner to deliver evidence-based interventions to young children and their families, while training at UCL. You will work under clinical supervision as part of the CYP-PT programme. A full, enhanced and current satisfactory DBS disclosure is required for this role.

Main duties of the job

You will:

• Work within the Allkind Mental Health Support Team to support the emotional and mental health of children aged roughly 3 to 5, and their parents or carers, in Westminster and RBKC
• Hold a training caseload and deliver evidence-based early-years interventions, including Incredible Years and video-feedback approaches, under supervision
• Complete the UCL PG Dip in CYP-PT: Therapy (IEYP-EC pathway), combining academic study with supervised practice, and link with early-years settings and families so children get the right support

You are:

• Able to study at postgraduate level and passionate about early-years mental health
• A core mental health professional, or a graduate with substantial experience of working with young children, parents or families
• Ready to work collaboratively with families, early-years settings and the wider team, and make a difference within our MHST
• Committed to developing skills in evidence-based work with common difficulties in the early-childhood age range

Job description

Please find attached the full job description for further details about the role and its requirements.

Please note that applications for this position will close on 27 October at 12:00 pm.

About us

With the need for mental health support at an all-time high, choice is shrinking and services are being stretched. We believe everyone deserves better. At Allkind, we offer support across the whole mental health spectrum for people of all ages, from infants to older adults. Weve been listening to our communities for over 40 years, and its clear theres no one-size-fits-all when it comes to mental health care. Were determined to make sure all kinds of people are supported through their mental health challenges, so they can live the life they deserve. Welcome to mental health support with kindness at its heart.