Parent-Infant Psychotherapist

Parent-Infant Psychotherapist and OXPIP Therapist (Trainee Parent-Infant Psychotherapist)

Location: Oxfordshire

Organisation: Oxford Parent-Infant Project (OXPIP)

Salary: Qualified Parent-Infant Psychotherapist: £49, 387 FTE (pro-rata), OXPIP Therapist up to £45,000 FTE (pro rata)

Hours: 2 or 3 days per week to include Wednesday mornings

Help Give Babies the Best Possible Start in Life

At OXPIP, we believe that the earliest relationships shape a child's future.

We are one of the UK's longest-established parent-infant psychotherapy charities, supporting families from pregnancy until a child's second birthday. Through specialist therapeutic support, training and advocacy, we help babies and parents build secure relationships that lay the foundations for lifelong emotional wellbeing.

We are currently recruiting for therapists and welcome applications from skilled, reflective practitioners who are passionate about infant mental health and early intervention.

Parent-Infant Psychotherapist

22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE)

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Parent-Infant Psychotherapist to provide specialist therapeutic support to families across Oxfordshire.

You will:

• Deliver parent-infant psychotherapy to families from pregnancy to age two

• Undertake specialist assessments and formulate therapeutic interventions

• Provide consultation and support to professionals across health, social care and voluntary sector services

• Contribute to safeguarding, multi-agency working and service development

• Help promote awareness of infant mental health and the importance of early relationships

OXPIP Therapist (Training Route)

15 paid hours per week (0.4 FTE) plus one unpaid training day

This unique role is designed for qualified therapists, counsellors or psychologists who wish to specialise in parent-infant psychotherapy.

As part of the role, OXPIP will fully fund your place on our Parent-Infant Psychotherapy Diploma programme. You will provide clinical work with families while undertaking specialist training and receiving high-quality supervision and support.

This is an exceptional opportunity to develop expertise in infant mental health within a nationally recognised organisation.

About You

We would love to hear from practitioners who have:

• A qualification in psychotherapy, counselling, psychology or a related therapeutic discipline

• Knowledge of infant mental health, attachment theory and child development

• At least one year of infant observation training

• Experience of psychodynamic or psychoanalytic thinking in practice

• Strong safeguarding knowledge and a commitment to reflective practice

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills

• A passion for supporting babies, parents and families during the earliest years of life

Additional requirements apply to the Parent-Infant Psychotherapist role, including a recognised Parent-Infant Psychotherapy qualification.

Why Join OXPIP?

When you join OXPIP, you become part of a highly skilled and supportive clinical community committed to improving outcomes for babies and families.

We offer:

• High-quality supervision and clinical support

• A reflective and collaborative team culture

• Continuing professional development opportunities

• Flexible community-based working

• Opportunities to contribute to training, consultation and service development

• Employer pension contribution of 6%

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)

Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting difference during the first 1001 days of a child's life.

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Safeguarding

OXPIP is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities.

Safeguarding is central to everything we do. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Apply

To request an application pack and application form, please contact:

info@oxpip.org.uk

Closing date: 9am, Friday 3rd July

Outcome of shortlisting informed by 5pm 8th July

First interviews: 22 July 2026 (in person, Kidlington office)

Join us in helping babies and families build the relationships that change lives.