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About Barnet Council
Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative – which drive everything we do.
About the role
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for babies, young children and their families?
Barnet's Early Years Parenting Hub (EYPH) is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Clinical Practitioner to join our innovative specialist service supporting families with children aged 0–5 who are on the edge of care and where parents may be experiencing complex emotional needs.
The EYPH is a unique multi-family therapeutic service working closely with Children's Social Care to deliver evidence-based interventions, including Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT), attachment-focused parent-child work, therapeutic group programmes and video feedback interventions.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic, supportive and highly skilled team making a real difference to the lives of vulnerable children and their families.
As a Parenting Intervention Practitioner, you will:
• Co-facilitate therapeutic children's groups using attachment-based approaches such as Therplay and Parental Embodied Mentalization.
• Support families to engage positively with therapeutic interventions and achieve meaningful change.
• Facilitate parent-child video feedback sessions and support attachment-based therapeutic work.
• Work collaboratively with Children's Social Care and wider professional networks to promote positive outcomes for children.
• Maintain accurate case records and contribute to service evaluation and development.
• Participate in regular clinical supervision, reflective practice and service improvement activities.
Please click here to download the Job description for this role. (Right-click and select “Open in new tab” so you can keep the job description open while completing your application)
About you
You will have:
• GCSE, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in a relevant field relating to children and young people.
• Training in Early Years, Parenting or Multi-Family Group Work.
• At least two years' experience working with children, young people or families in a paid or voluntary capacity.
• Experience delivering parenting programmes, therapeutic interventions or family support services.
• Knowledge of attachment theory, child development and the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• An understanding of safeguarding, child protection and children's services legislation.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and partnership-working skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting families with complex needs.
What We Offer
• The opportunity to work within a pioneering specialist early years therapeutic service.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Access to Anna Freud Centre Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT) Basic Training.
• High-quality clinical supervision, reflective practice and supportive team working.
• A chance to make a lasting impact on children and families at a critical point in their lives.
What we offer
- 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme , which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
- Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time
- A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
- Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance
How to apply
Read the job description and person specification before clicking ‘Apply’ to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact Abigail Roberts Advanced Practitioner, Early Years Parenting Hub: 07707 277 304
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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.
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