Parenting Therapist

Early Years Alliance are seeking an experienced Parenting Practitioner to work as part of a team delivering group and 1-1 parenting programmes and interventions from the Incredible Years (IY) suite of programmes to families in the London Borough of Lewisham, both face-to-face and online. This is a fixed term post from January - December 2027. What we are looking for, As well as delivery of IY programmes, the role entails contacting referred families via telephone to undertake an initial conversation, discuss suitability to the allocated intervention and set up an assessment/meeting; undertaking the assessment of the parent/carer and/or child prior to programme commencement; using the Routine Outcome Measure assessment and outcome tools including SDQs, GBOs, and BPSEs, and gathering verbal and written feedback; collation and input of all data into required systems to include the EYA case management database and any other required recording systems; and outreach across the borough of Lewisham to promote the service directly to families and to professional colleagues.

Applicants must be trained in Incredible Years, with recent experience of delivery, and ideally possess a Post-graduate Certificate in CYP Parenting Therapy. Applicants must be able to demonstrate excellent knowledge and understanding of the range of factors that can impact on the presentation of child behavioural issues, and the rationale for working with parents to address these, and have good knowledge and understanding of neurodiversity in children and young people. Knowledge of the Borough of Lewisham is an asset.

• 26 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata for part time employees
• Additional annual leave for long service
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Employer and employee contribution pension scheme
• Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being
• Regular access to internal and external learning and development opportunities
• A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity.
• Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources.
• A dedicated mental health First Aider to support your mental well being