CRA Group Limited - Start for · CRA Group Recruitment and Payroll LTD

Job description

3 months contract with local authority

This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the integrated Family Hub model and Start for Life programme. As a Start for Life Clinical Officer, you will be responsible for providing top-notch mental health assessment, guidance, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to infants (0–2 years old) and their parents with mild to moderate needs. Your role will involve operating within a systemic framework, integrated across Family Hubs, Children and Family Centres, and Early Help services. You will be engaged in both individual and group interventions aimed at bolstering parent-infant mental health and relationships. The ideal candidate will possess a mental health qualification and be capable of conducting assessments and evidence-based therapeutic interventions. This position is funded until the end of March 2026.

About You

We are seeking an individual who:

Holds a relevant mental health qualification such as United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), British Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists (BACP), British Association of Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapists (BABCP), or Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) as a mental health nurse.
Demonstrates experience and enthusiasm for working with infants (0–2) and their families.
Possesses the skills to effectively engage families encountering barriers to accessing services.
Exhibits strong knowledge of child development, parenting practices, and parent-infant mental health.
Has a track record of delivering therapeutic interventions with both adults and parent-infant dyads.
Understands the challenges faced by families in diverse urban communities.
Is available to commence as soon as possible to contribute to the success of the programme.

Requirements

Relevant mental health qualification
Experience working with infants and their families