At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Parent and Infant Relationship Service, driving impactful interventions for families.
- Company: Join the London Borough of Hounslow, a diverse and inclusive council.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, permanent role, and access to various employee benefits.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of babies and families during critical early years.
- Qualifications: Experience in service development and a strong understanding of infant mental health.
The predicted salary is between 64188 - 68559 £ per year.
Salary £64,188 - £68,559 per annum, Grade Soulbury (EIPS) Scale Point 14 - 17 plus 3 SPA points (to 20).
Package: Permanent, Full-Time, 36 hours per week.
Date posted: 21/07/2026
Job reference: R0007375
About us at Hounslow
We’d love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be. We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we've built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London’s most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before.
About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in "Harness the Mix". It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer. We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias. As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There's space for you to tell us what you need within our application form.
Our Benefits
If you join us, you'll have access to a range of employee benefits.
About The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Universal Support Service as Development Lead - Parent and Infant Relationship Service. In this strategic leadership role, you will lead Hounslow's Parent and Infant Relationship Service and team, driving the delivery of evidence-based interventions that promote secure attachment, infant mental health and positive early relationships during the critical first 1,001 days of a child's life. Working across the Best Start in Life programme and Best Start Family Hubs, you will collaborate with health, early years, family support, social care and community partners to develop and embed an integrated approach to supporting families. You'll also lead service development, quality assurance, workforce development and performance improvement, helping to shape the future of early intervention services in Hounslow. This is an excellent opportunity to influence borough-wide practice, develop innovative approaches and make a lasting difference to babies, young children and their families.
About The Team You’ll Be Working In
The Parent and Infant Relationship Service sits within the Universal Support Service in the Lifelong Learning, Skills & Employment Division. Our vision is to ensure every baby has the best possible start in life by strengthening parent-infant relationships, promoting infant mental health and supporting families during the earliest stages of a child's development. The service plays a key role in delivering Hounslow's Best Start in Life Strategy, working closely with Best Start Family Hubs and a wide range of statutory and voluntary sector partners. As Development Lead, you will report to the Service Manager and provide professional leadership across the borough. You'll work alongside colleagues across Children's Services, Public Health, Health Visiting, Midwifery, Early Years, CAMHS, Family Support and community organisations to develop high-quality, integrated services that improve outcomes for children and families. You’ll also contribute as a member of Hounslow's wider Leadership Team, championing innovation, partnership working and continuous improvement.
About You
You have experience leading or developing services that improve outcomes for babies, young children and families, with a strong understanding of infant mental health and parent-infant relationships. You build positive relationships with professionals across organisations and are confident working in partnership to influence change. You can analyse information, use evidence to inform decision-making and translate strategy into high-quality service delivery. You are passionate about improving practice and enjoy supporting, coaching and developing others. You have experience of leading quality improvement, performance management or service development initiatives. You are committed to delivering inclusive, resident-focused services that reflect Hounslow's values and make a meaningful difference to local communities.
Essential for The Role: Enhanced DBS.
Interviews for this job will be held during week commencing 10th August 2026.
Development Lead (Parent and Infant Relationship Service) employer: London Borough of Hounslow
The Heathland School in Hounslow is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters professional growth. With a commitment to the development of its staff, the school provides numerous opportunities for training and advancement, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in education while working in a vibrant community.
Contact Details:
London Borough of Hounslow Recruitment Team
