CAMHS Higher Assistant Psychologist (N&S HFT- Parenting Well)
| Posting date: | 11 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £37,259.00 to £45,356.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £37259.00 - £45356.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2026 |
| Location: | London, SE5 8AZ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9334-26-0419 |
Summary
The Parenting Well with Psychosis Project is a 3 year partnership which has been funded by the Maudsley Charitys Living Well with Psychosis Programme. The charity funds initiatives and research to improve the treatment and support the recovery of people affected by psychosis. The Charity also has a focus on work that supports families and carers, and addresses inequalities in the experiences of racialised communities with mental health services. Social deprivation, discrimination and racial trauma are all linked to an increased likelihood of developing a psychotic illness. In southeast London, rates of psychosis are up to two times higher than the UK national average, some of the highest rates in Europe with Black men and women disproportionately affected both in prevalence and in their experience of mental health services and treatment. The role is a 3-year fixed term contract. The post holder will also be able to work clinically within the Helping Families Team and within the partnership depending on previous experience and clinical interest. The team will be an example of the Trust Think Family Strategy in practice where integrated care and partnership working are fundamental to whole family assessment, intervention and change. The program emphasizes diversity and inclusion, promoting access to parenting resources for marginalized communities. The Lead will commit to ensuring families from local Black communities, who are disproportionately affected by a diagnosis of psychosis, are invited to contribute to the design, delivery, evaluation as well as be in receipt of the programme as part of their care plan. Coordinate Steering Group alongside service users, peer supporters, community members, community organisations, and Trust leads. We have a clear set of principles and values that guide the way we create partnerships and how we engage respectfully and honestly with families and professionals. Support coordination and delivery of professional training focusing on empowering practitioners to consider the needs of children and young people impacted by parental mental illness. Coordinate implementation of being a Parent-Enjoying Family Life parenting groups, an evidence-based, 10-week parenting group intervention for parents dealing with mental health difficulties co-delivered by peer supporters and clinicians. The intervention will empower parents by building family resilience, supporting them to mentalise their experiences of being a parent and increasing their confidence in parenting their children. Post holder will be able to support co-delivery where appropriate. To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment. Lead on the coordination and evaluation of the project alongside peer supporters and service users. To undertake service evaluation, audit, research and policy development under supervision To ensure that systems are in place and working effectively for the clinical and professional supervision and support of other psychologists and multi-disciplinary colleagues within the Parenting Well team