Parent-Infant Psychotherapist in Halifax

The Growing Little Minds Team in Calderdale is a new evolving Parent Infant Relationship team. It currently consists of a Consultant Parent-Infant Psychotherapist, specialist Health Visitors who have training in Circle of Security, Newborn Behavioural Observation, baby massage, and VIG (video interactional guidance). The service is developing strong links with members across the network including neonatal, the family hubs, therapeutic social care, and those who struggle with accessing services more generally. We also have a Dad Matters Coordinator as part of the team who supports the parent infant pathway for dads and partners.

We are growing the team and have an exciting opportunity for a qualified and experienced Child Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist/Parent-Infant Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist. The main purpose of this new role is to widen our reach in Calderdale in providing Parent-Infant Psychoanalytic work, including offering clinics (individual and groups) and consultation in the community and there will also be opportunities to develop training. The post holder will have links across the Family Hub network and Calderdale partners. They will be part of a passionate, developing team who are ambitious in their support of babies in Calderdale and the infant voice. There will be opportunities to undertake further training and CPD as the role requires.

If you would enjoy being part of something new, are enthusiastic and motivated in wanting to ensure the children in Calderdale have the best start possible. We look forward to hearing from you. This role is not applicable for sponsorship and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK.

To find out more about Locala see our Thrive Strategy. For more information please refer to Job Description and Person Specification. If you would like to discuss matters regarding this post please contact Jane Turner, Consultant Parent-Infant Psychotherapist, on 07966 585162. Please note – this position may be subject to DBS check. Closing date – 13 August 2026. We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated date should we receive sufficient applications.

Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos. Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve. We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues' lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.

Locala is a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and as such any disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.

Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy:

• Flexible working - We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.
• Generous pension - We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%.
• Refer a Friend Scheme - If you know a friend or family member who works at Locala on a substantive contract, you may be able to take advantage of our Refer a Friend Scheme. You both could receive a reward of £500 each, after you have successfully started your role with us.