Early Infant Years Practitioner Trainee

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health charity in London is seeking a dedicated Early Infant Years Practitioner to join their support team. The role involves working with parents and infants to strengthen early relationships and support mental health through evidence-based interventions. The ideal candidate should have strong interpersonal skills and relevant experience. Join a community-focused environment and make a lasting impact on young lives.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in mental health or early intervention.
• Commitment to fostering nurturing parent-infant relationships.
• Willingness to participate in structured training and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based interventions to support parent-infant relationships.
• Work collaboratively with parents and caregivers.
• Participate in structured training to develop specialist skills.
• Provide therapeutic support in community settings.

Skills

Compassionate

Strong interpersonal skills

Job description

Are you a self-starterlooking to join one of Londons leading Mental Health Charities?

We areseeking a compassionate and dedicated Early Infant Years Practitioner(Parent-Infant Pathway) to join our Mental Health Support Team at West CentralLondon Mind. In this rewarding role, you will work with parents and infants(0-2 years) to strengthen early relationships and support infant mental healththrough evidence-based interventions. Under supervision, you will delivertailored support to promote secure attachment, emotional wellbeing, and healthydevelopment, collaborating with families and professionals. This is anexcellent opportunity for someone passionate about early intervention to make alasting impact while developing specialist skills through structured training.As an Early Infant Years Practitioner, you will engage with parents andcaregivers across Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, using therapeuticapproaches to address challenges such as bonding difficulties, parental mentalhealth, or developmental concerns. You will work closely with our team, andother community services, to provide support. Ideal candidates will haverelevant experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to fosteringnurturing parent-infant relationships. Join us to contribute to the healthystart of young lives in a supportive, community-focused environment.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver evidence-based interventions tosupport parent-infant relationships, promoting secure attachment and infantmental health for children aged 0-2 years.
• Work collaboratively with parents and caregivers to address bonding, parentalmental health, or developmental challenges.
• Participate in structured training and supervision to develop specialistskills in early intervention and the parent-infant pathway.
• Provide tailored, therapeutic support in community settings across WestCentral London to enhance emotional wellbeing and healthy development.
• Contribute to the team at West Central London Mind, fostering a nurturing andinclusive environment for families.

About us

Were a leading community-based organisation dedicated to providing outstanding mental health support and clinical interventions across London. Our experienced clinically led teams are focused on directly addressing a range of mental health needs in our communities. We have decades of local community knowledge and record of empowering people to live the life they choose.

Job responsibilities

Please check the candidate pack attached for more information about this role and its requirements. The role closes on 22 October at 5 p.m.