Infant Early Years Practitioner - Early Childhood Trainee
CYP Services
Full time
Fixed Term Contract
Are you looking for opportunities to develop your career in a MHST service and advance your career in providing clinical interventions to our service users.
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.
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
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. We’ve been listening to our communities for over 40 years, and it’s clear there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to mental health care. We’re 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.
Hours
37.5
- Hybrid-working if nature of role permits
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme (interest free lone paid back 12 months period)
- Employee Assistance Programme A 24-hour helpline from Health Assured to support you through any of life’s issues or problems
- Free eye test
- Interest free loan, those in financial hardship
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Infant Early Years Practitioner - Early Childhood Trainee in City of London employer: Allkind
Allkind Mental Health is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment for its team of Educational Mental Health Practitioners. Located in the vibrant areas of Westminster and RBKC, we offer competitive benefits, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a strong commitment to promoting positive mental health in schools, making it a rewarding place to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people.
