Trainee Parenting Therapist

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

8 bank holidays pro rata

Enhanced sickness pay

Pension scheme

Birthday leave

Learning and development opportunities

Referral payment up to £300

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental health First Aider

Job summary

EY Alliance seeks highly motivated candidates to contribute to children's mental health through evidence-based interventions aligned with NICE guidelines. Applicants should have postgraduate diploma level qualifications and a 2:1 UK Bachelor’s in psychology, social work, or an equivalent field, with training in a mental-health related profession.

Applications reviewed case-by-case for relevant experience. Please review the job description and materials; for confidential discussions contact Dawn

Qualifications

• Postgraduate diploma level qualification required.
• Second-class Bachelor’s Degree from a UK university or overseas equivalent in psychology, social work or related subject.
• Training in a mental-health related profession (e.g. psychology, nursing, health visiting; social-work, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, special needs teaching, psychiatry, other psychotherapy, counselling).

Education

Postgraduate diploma level qualification

Bachelor’s degree (2:1) in psychology/social work or equivalent

Job description

What are we looking for?

We are seeking highly motivated candidates who are enthusiastic about making a difference to children's mental health through evidence-based interventions based on NICE Guidelines recommended treatment.

You are required to have qualifications that demonstrate a capacity to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level., and as a minimum a second-class Bachelor’s Degree from a UK University or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, social work etc). You should also have had training in a mental-health related profession (e.g. psychology, nursing, health visiting; social-work, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, special needs teaching, psychiatry, other psychotherapy, counselling).

NOTE: Applicants who do not fulfil the academic criteria but with relevant professional experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

You will be committed to the CYP Psychological Training Programme core principles: Accessibility, accountability, participation, awareness and evidence-based practice, and in providing an inclusive and effective service for children and young people, along with a dedication to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Please review the job description, person specification, and additional documents linked below for more information on the role.

For more information about the role or to have a confidential discussion, please reach out to: Dawn Ashley, CYP-MH Officer at [e-mail]

Application Process

This is a dual application process. In addition to applying for this position with us, you must also complete a KCL application for the Course Team to review. The Course Team will liaise with us on whether you meet the academic requirements for the course during the recruitment process. You will only be offered a KCL training place if you are successful in securing this post and you meet the university training requirements (such as academic background, relevant experience, visa approval).

Benefits:

• 26 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata for part time employees
• Additional annual leave for long service
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Employer and employee contribution pension scheme
• Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being
• Regular access to internal and external learning and development opportunities
• A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity.
• Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources.
• A dedicated mental health First Aider to support your mental well being

This post is fixed term until December 2027

Hours per week: 35

Weeks per year: 52

Advert Closing date: 12 noon on 4th October2026

Virtual interview date: 26th and 27th OCtober 2026

Interview Location: In person, Lewisham. Exact venue to be determined

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and does require a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against them. The level of this check is enhanced.