Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the new Pathfinders Family First project, a new and innovative way of working following the Stable Homes Built on Love recommendations from Josh MacCalister, 2023. The post holder will have a recognised accreditation and be registered with a relevant professional body, such as British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) or other. The postholder will be working within the 'Pre and Post Birth Multi Agency Team' within Children's Social Care, based within London borough of Redbridge. This team will include a mix of social workers, health practitioners, family support workers, whilst working alongside third sector agencies. They will be working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver low to moderate intensity psychological interventions to support service users' build positive attachment and parenting styles, in addition to providing support to assist with managing their emotional wellbeing and mental health needs. They will assess, manage, plan and deliver care to support these needs. The main objective is to improve antenatal/ perinatal mental health, parenting and attachment up to the child's first birthday. This is a demanding role requiring a high level of professional skills and practice, and the ability to work as part of a wider multi agency team. Main duties of the job To be responsible for a caseload of women and families with additional vulnerabilities who are being supported within the wider Family Help team in Children's Social Care. To support pregnant women and mothers of babies with low to moderate mental health and emotional needs. To deliver Parent and child interventions to support positive parenting and attachment styles. To deliver Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help better manage their emotional wellbeing and develop positive coping strategies. To deliver person centred psychological support. To take a lead professional role when required. To undertake home visits in accordance with local guidance and policy. To work in collaboration with the multi-agency team. To be responsible for organising and prioritising own workload in the day-to-day allocation of work. To have organisational knowledge relating to Trust protocols and procedures and adhere to them, particularly administration of medicine and moving and handling. To be responsible for providing accurate records of information required by the Trust for audit purposes. To ensure effective risk management at team level by accident/incident reporting, assessing and controlling risk and ensuring residual risks are added to the Trust register. Visit clients across a wide geographical area. Complete accurate records in line with trust policy and guidance. About us Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex. Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff). High-Cost Area Supplement This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735) pro rata for part time staff. Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum plus HCAS pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 24 months Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 395-RR020-25 Job locations Lynton House Ilford IG1 1NY Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification attached in addition to key responsibilities above. Use of AI Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification attached in addition to key responsibilities above. Use of AI Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Person Specification Qualifications Essential A registered core qualification in one of the following at graduate level: Mental Health or Learning Disability Nursing, Social Work, Counselling (accredited level), Occupational Therapy, Arts Therapy, Medicine, Psychological Therapy (UKCP registered), Psychology (clinical, counselling, forensic or health). safeguarding children level 3 Experience Essential Experience of working in adult mental health services. Experience of work in the NHS with adults with complex mental health needs. Working in Multi Disciplinary Teams To have experience of assessing, planning and initiating care Ability to work under pressure, quickly and effectively, making timely clinical decisions in conjunction with the MDT Ability to work both independently and as part of the team Desirable Lived experience of mental health issues or psychological problems as a service user or carer Knowledge Essential Understanding the Community Care Act and its application. Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post Desirable Awareness of The 1983 Mental Health Act, related legal guidance and ethical practice Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding pregnancy and becoming a parent and the impact it can have on mental health Skills Essential Ability to manage a complex case load and act as lead professional Ability to contribute to research and monitoring of the service's functioning and effectiveness Computer literate with good written skills for report and assessment writing and presentation. Person Specification Qualifications Essential A registered core qualification in one of the following at graduate level: Mental Health or Learning Disability Nursing, Social Work, Counselling (accredited level), Occupational Therapy, Arts Therapy, Medicine, Psychological Therapy (UKCP registered), Psychology (clinical, counselling, forensic or health). safeguarding children level 3 Experience Essential Experience of working in adult mental health services. Experience of work in the NHS with adults with complex mental health needs. Working in Multi Disciplinary Teams To have experience of assessing, planning and initiating care Ability to work under pressure, quickly and effectively, making timely clinical decisions in conjunction with the MDT Ability to work both independently and as part of the team Desirable Lived experience of mental health issues or psychological problems as a service user or carer Knowledge Essential Understanding the Community Care Act and its application. Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post Desirable Awareness of The 1983 Mental Health Act, related legal guidance and ethical practice Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding pregnancy and becoming a parent and the impact it can have on mental health Skills Essential Ability to manage a complex case load and act as lead professional Ability to contribute to research and monitoring of the service's functioning and effectiveness Computer literate with good written skills for report and assessment writing and presentation. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Address Lynton House Ilford IG1 1NY Employer's website https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)