Early Infant Years Practitioner Trainee

Job summary

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

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Early Infant Years Practitioner (Parent-Infant Pathway) to join our Mental Health Support Team at West Central London Mind. In this rewarding role, you will work with parents and infants (0-2 years) to strengthen early relationships and support infant mental health through evidence-based interventions. Under supervision, you will deliver tailored support to promote secure attachment, emotional wellbeing, and healthy development, collaborating with families and professionals. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about early intervention to make a lasting impact while developing specialist skills through structured training. As an Early Infant Years Practitioner, you will engage with parents and caregivers across Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, using therapeutic approaches to address challenges such as bonding difficulties, parental mental health, or developmental concerns. You will work closely with our team, and other community services, to provide support. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to fostering nurturing parent-infant relationships. Join us to contribute to the healthy start of young lives in a supportive, community-focused environment.

Main duties of the job

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