Infant Early Years Practitioner - Early Childhood Trainee

Job summary
We are looking for a trainee Infant and Early Years Practitioner to 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. A full, enhanced and current satisfactory DBS disclosure is required for this role.

Main duties of the job
You will:

• Work within the Allkind Mental Health Support Team to support the emotional and mental health of children aged roughly 3 to 5, 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, and link with early-years settings and families so children get the right support

You are:

• Able to study at postgraduate level and passionate about early-years mental health
• A core mental health professional, or a graduate with substantial experience of working with young children, parents or families
• Ready to work collaboratively with families, early-years settings and the wider team, and make a difference within our MHST
• Committed to developing skills in evidence-based work with common difficulties in the early-childhood age range

About us
With the need for mental health support at an all-time high, choice is shrinking and services are being stretched. We believe everyone deserves better. At Allkind, we offer support across the whole mental health spectrum for people of all ages, from infants to older adults. We have been listening to our communities for over 40 years, and it is clear there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to mental health care. We are determined to make sure all kinds of people are supported through their mental health challenges, so they can live the life they deserve. Welcome to mental health support with kindness at its heart.

Details
Salary: £37,888 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 1 year
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: 27 October 2026
Location: 23 Monck Street, London, SW1P 2AE

Contact
For questions about the job, contact People Operations Officer Francesca Gatti at fgatti@Allkind.org.uk

Apply through our website.