Description
We are seeking a trainee Infant and Early Years Practitioner to join our Mental Health Support Team. As a trainee, you will 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.
The successful candidate will:
- Work with children aged approximately 3 to 5 years 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
To be considered, you should:
- Be able to study at postgraduate level and have a passion for early-years mental health
- Be a core mental health professional or a graduate with substantial experience of working with young children, parents, or families
- Be ready to work collaboratively with families, early-years settings, and the wider team
- Be committed to developing skills in evidence-based work with common difficulties in the early-childhood age range
The salary for this role is £37,888 per year, and the post is full-time for 1 year.
Benefits include:
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
The closing date for applications is 27 October 2026.