Job summary The GP Care Group is delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for a Perinatal Mental Health Community Nursery Nurse within the Waltham Forest Family Hubs Parent and Baby Emotional Wellbeing Service. In partnership with the Family Hubs and the local authority, we are providing a vital service for parents and babies, addressing mild to moderate perinatal and relationship difficulties. The service has been re-commissioned for a fixed term until March 2026. It presents a unique opportunity for an individual interested in perinatal mental health to gain experience in this specialist role - whether through a secondment option from their current role or by stepping into a brand-new position. If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of parents and babies and are excited about this incredible opportunity to be a part of a pilot service, we encourage you to apply for this role. This Fixed Term Contract ends March 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Main duties of the job Provides assessment and care, undertaking delegated duties and activities with limited or indirect supervision. Promotes engagement with community resources, including Family Hubs, by offering tailored support with accessing community services. Works directly with clients to deliver specific interventions to promote attuned parent/infant relationships. Provides assessment of child health and development using ASQ tools in combination with direct observation and professional judgement. Works directly with clients offering tailored advice and support for a range of child development needs. To assist with delivery of therapeutic groups under the guidance of the Specialist Perinatal MN Psychotherapist. About us Tower Hamlets GP Care Group (The Care Group) was incorporated as a community interest company limited by shares in September 2014. Every general practice in Tower Hamlets owns one share of £1. The Care Group was formed to manage borough level contracts on behalf of the practices, deliver primary care led services and support general practices, and to be the provider voice of primary care in the wider health and social care system. Read up more about Tower Hamlets GP Care Group, click here: https://www.gpcaregroup.org/ The Care Group is also a member of Tower Hamlets Together, a place-based integrated partnership, which includes Bart's Health, East London NHS Foundation Trust, the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and the Council for Voluntary Services. Click here to know more about Tower Hamlets Together partnership- https://www.towerhamletstogether.com/ The key priorities for the Care Group are: Innovation and support for primary care Being a great place to work Integrating primary and community care Providing of high-quality cost-effective care to local people Influencing improvements in health outcomes Date posted 21 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £31,081 to £33,665 a year Including Outer HCAS Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working Reference number E0136-25-0015 Job locations Chingford Health Centre 109 York Road London E4 8LF Job description Job responsibilities Key Roles and Responsibilities Provide 121 support with mother/caregivers as directed by the team, such as interventions, lower risk listening visits, and group intervention. Support the training programmes within the Family Hub pathway. Demonstrate a high level of communication skill which is sensitive and enables parents to absorb and act on advice. Be able to keep clear and contemporaneous records electronically. Report back to the appropriate team member any significant changes in the client circumstances that may impact on safety of others. To establish and maintain communications with parents, children and other professionals in a variety of settings and mediums about daily activities, childcare and child related information. Overcome barriers to communications such as language or learning difficulties. Provide empathy and reassurance between persons involved within scope of the role. Developing working and therapeutic relationships with women and their families and communicate effectively with them and the networks surrounding them. Develop relationships with professionals groups including but not limited to, Midwives, Health Visitors, GPs, Childrens centres and mental health services. To be proactive in liaising with non-statutory/voluntary/community-based agencies To provide information and participation in case conferences and reports relating to specific cases Regular liaison with other community-based nursery nurses, health visitors and other professionals involved in the care of the baby. Demonstrate a sound knowledge of caring effectively for infants under 1 year of age and use this to teach and guide colleagues. Demonstrate a sound understanding of the principles of child health care. To ensure and take responsibility for attending all statutory and mandatory training and can operationalise training to enhance practice. Provide practical advice regarding establishing patterns and routines for the baby. Support to families with common baby issues and signposting where needed, recognising when to refer when an issue falls outside of expected development. To assess different problems to determine the course of action with a range of options to compare. Provision of advice and support surrounding age appropriate play and child development. Plan and manage own workload and contribute to organisation of the team and the service. Work in line with the Lone Working Policy and highlight any health and safety concerns as required. Organise own time. Prioritise service user care under the supervision of qualified perinatal practitioners. Under the supervision of registered practitioners, making decisions about service user care as appropriate, with the support of the wider multi-disciplinary perinatal team. Work within the Local Safeguarding Board guidelines for child protection, including attendance at client related case conferences where necessary to discuss your observations following work with the family. To access child protection supervision. To maintain accurate and contemporaneous electronic records of work undertaken. Ensure strict confidentiality in respect of clients and staff. Provide practical and emotional support to help women prepare for the transition into parenthood. Supporting partners, siblings and wider family members prior to arrival of the baby Enhancing attachment and bonding through pregnancy using current research Help to support families understand the world from the babys perspective. Explore the demand and need to develop and facilitate groups to encourage socialisation and signposting to childrens centres. Provide practical advice regarding establishing patterns and routines for the baby. Signpost and assist mothers to attend current parenting programmes at local childrens centres. Identify local age appropriate play opportunities. Providing advice and practical support on feeding and promoting breastfeeding where possible To support mothers in the general management of baby care, demonstrating an understanding of how this may be hindered by the presence of mental illness. To assist in assessing baby's health, well-being and related needs and contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of care. To provide support to families within a variety of community settings under the direction of the perinatal mental health clinicians, considering the diverse needs of the community Work in partnership with families and other agencies that provide support and services for children with special needs. Work in partnership within a multi-professional environment to ensure services meet the identified needs of the individual patient. Manage complex packages of care to families with the support of the health visitor. Job description Job responsibilities Key Roles and Responsibilities Provide 121 support with mother/caregivers as directed by the team, such as interventions, lower risk listening visits, and group intervention. Support the training programmes within the Family Hub pathway. Demonstrate a high level of communication skill which is sensitive and enables parents to absorb and act on advice. Be able to keep clear and contemporaneous records electronically. Report back to the appropriate team member any significant changes in the client circumstances that may impact on safety of others. To establish and maintain communications with parents, children and other professionals in a variety of settings and mediums about daily activities, childcare and child related information. Overcome barriers to communications such as language or learning difficulties. Provide empathy and reassurance between persons involved within scope of the role. Developing working and therapeutic relationships with women and their families and communicate effectively with them and the networks surrounding them. Develop relationships with professionals groups including but not limited to, Midwives, Health Visitors, GPs, Childrens centres and mental health services. To be proactive in liaising with non-statutory/voluntary/community-based agencies To provide information and participation in case conferences and reports relating to specific cases Regular liaison with other community-based nursery nurses, health visitors and other professionals involved in the care of the baby. Demonstrate a sound knowledge of caring effectively for infants under 1 year of age and use this to teach and guide colleagues. Demonstrate a sound understanding of the principles of child health care. To ensure and take responsibility for attending all statutory and mandatory training and can operationalise training to enhance practice. Provide practical advice regarding establishing patterns and routines for the baby. Support to families with common baby issues and signposting where needed, recognising when to refer when an issue falls outside of expected development. To assess different problems to determine the course of action with a range of options to compare. Provision of advice and support surrounding age appropriate play and child development. Plan and manage own workload and contribute to organisation of the team and the service. Work in line with the Lone Working Policy and highlight any health and safety concerns as required. Organise own time. Prioritise service user care under the supervision of qualified perinatal practitioners. Under the supervision of registered practitioners, making decisions about service user care as appropriate, with the support of the wider multi-disciplinary perinatal team. Work within the Local Safeguarding Board guidelines for child protection, including attendance at client related case conferences where necessary to discuss your observations following work with the family. To access child protection supervision. To maintain accurate and contemporaneous electronic records of work undertaken. Ensure strict confidentiality in respect of clients and staff. Provide practical and emotional support to help women prepare for the transition into parenthood. Supporting partners, siblings and wider family members prior to arrival of the baby Enhancing attachment and bonding through pregnancy using current research Help to support families understand the world from the babys perspective. Explore the demand and need to develop and facilitate groups to encourage socialisation and signposting to childrens centres. Provide practical advice regarding establishing patterns and routines for the baby. Signpost and assist mothers to attend current parenting programmes at local childrens centres. Identify local age appropriate play opportunities. Providing advice and practical support on feeding and promoting breastfeeding where possible To support mothers in the general management of baby care, demonstrating an understanding of how this may be hindered by the presence of mental illness. To assist in assessing baby's health, well-being and related needs and contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of care. To provide support to families within a variety of community settings under the direction of the perinatal mental health clinicians, considering the diverse needs of the community Work in partnership with families and other agencies that provide support and services for children with special needs. Work in partnership within a multi-professional environment to ensure services meet the identified needs of the individual patient. Manage complex packages of care to families with the support of the health visitor. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Experience of working with safeguarding children issues. Basic understanding of mental health issues in the peri-natal period. Skills and Abilities Essential To be able to work s part of a wider team to support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme 0-19. Qualifications Essential NNEB or Diploma in Childcare & Education (CDE) awarded by CACHE or NHC in Childcare & Education (Scotland)/Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Early Years (DEXCEL). Experience Essential Experience of working with children and families within a community setting. Skills and Abilities Essential A sound understanding of child development, parenting. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Experience of working with safeguarding children issues. Basic understanding of mental health issues in the peri-natal period. Skills and Abilities Essential To be able to work s part of a wider team to support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme 0-19. Qualifications Essential NNEB or Diploma in Childcare & Education (CDE) awarded by CACHE or NHC in Childcare & Education (Scotland)/Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Early Years (DEXCEL). Experience Essential Experience of working with children and families within a community setting. Skills and Abilities Essential A sound understanding of child development, parenting. 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. Employer details Employer name Tower Hamlets GP Care Group Address Chingford Health Centre 109 York Road London E4 8LF Employer's website https://www.gpcaregroup.org/section/387/Home (Opens in a new tab)