Job summary Two exciting roles have arisen in Leeds for enthusiastic Assistant Psychologists, within the Infant Mental Health Service (IMHS) and Therapeutic Social Work Team (TSWT). The posts are ideal for candidates passionate about supporting the wellbeing of children and families. They offer excellent opportunities to further develop an understanding of the impact of trauma and adverse care experiences on attachment and development, and to work systemically with family and professional networks. We are seeking candidates who: take an innovative, flexible approach work well in teams have excellent interpersonal & organisational skills manage a varied workload are competent in the use of Microsoft software use research skills for service evaluation. You will be supported through regular supervision with a clinical psychologist. Training will be provided to support you in the post & with your development. Prior experiences in the role of an Assistant Psychologist and within a child/family service are desirable. The postholder will have an upper 2nd class honours degree in Psychology. The posts are fixed term IMHS until August 2025, TSWT until March 2026. Applications are considered against both roles; candidates may offer a preference at interview. When applying, please answer the question Early Relationships - why do they matter? within 300 words in the Experience section. Expected interview date 12thMarch 2025 Main duties of the job Key duties IMHS: Co-delivering training to practitioners working with infants and families Promotion and dissemination of research and IMHS information Supporting direct work with families in the antenatal, postnatal and early childhood periods; supporting the parent-infant relationship and parent-partner relationships to promote infant wellbeing Opportunities to co-facilitate reflective case discussion sessions and consultations Working collaboratively with colleagues in maternity services, health visiting & childrens services across the region and supporting good working links with mental health services, social care and the voluntary sector Attending service meetings, data support and entry, completing evaluations and audits and helping to write reports for key stakeholders. TSWT: Supporting the development of formulations which draw on a range of theories Conducting psychological/neurodevelopmental assessments Supporting the development of Trauma Informed Care Supporting the embedding of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) as a model within the team, including possible involvement in a clinical trial -Supporting other evaluation and audit activities and service developments Working to share the key messages of the TSWT within an interagency system There may be opportunities to access supervision/training to develop clinical skills to support the delivery of direct clinical work using the core team models of DDP and Theraplay. About us Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust Who are we? Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring. Perks of the job Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab. Right to Work This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply. Date posted 28 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number VPADBDDE0E Job locations Leeds Community Healthcare Trust Leeds LS11 0JP Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section. Person Specification General Requirements Essential Please refer to the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section. Desirable Please refer to the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section. Person Specification General Requirements Essential Please refer to the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section. Desirable Please refer to the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section. 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 Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust Address Leeds Community Healthcare Trust Leeds LS11 0JP Employer's website https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)