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Band 4
Full-time

Perinatal Support Time Recovery Worker

East London NHS Foundation TrustJohn Bunyan House, Bedford Health Village, 3 Kimbolton Road, Bedford, MK40 2NT, United Kingdom£28,392 - £31,157Closes 20/09/2026

At a glance

Band
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Pattern
Full-time
Posted
11/09/2026
Closes
20/09/2026

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Role summary

The Bedfordshire Perinatal Mental Health Team is seeking a passionate individual to work as a Perinatal Support Time Recovery Worker. This role involves supporting women and birthing people experiencing mental health challenges during the perinatal period, from preconception to two years postnatal. The post holder will provide interventions, practical support, and help service users with recovery, working both in their homes and community settings. The team operates Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, with opportunities for flexibility.

Essential criteria

  • Experience working in mental health

Desirable criteria

  • previous work within the perinatal period
  • Understanding of Therapies
  • Understanding and knowledge of CBT/DBT skills work
  • Previous experience of delivering CBT/DBT skills
  • Previous experience of running groups
  • Experience working in mental health
  • previous work within the perinatal period
  • Understanding of Therapies
  • Understanding and knowledge of CBT/DBT skills work
  • Previous experience of delivering CBT/DBT skills
  • Previous experience of running groups

Useful to know

Band 4 pay context

Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.

This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.

Application window

Posted 1d ago · Closes in 9d

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East London NHS Foundation Trust

Perinatal Support Time Recovery Worker

The closing date is 20 September 2026

Job summary

Bedfordshire Perinatal Mental Health Team is looking for passionate individuals who are looking to make a difference whilst working in an environment that promotes staff development and training opportunities.ELFT is passionate about developing its own staff, driving them to go on to become more established practitioners and this post is no different.You could be an existing support worker looking to take your next steps or an experienced practitioner looking for a new venture; we have training and development opportunities tailored to suit your needs within the perinatal framework.Our team operates Monday to Friday from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm however there are opportunities for flexibility available in a team that is dynamic and transforming the way we offer support women and birthing people in Bedfordshire with perinatal mental health challenges. If this sounds like something that could inspire you then we want to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an individual with a special interest in improving care for women, birthing people and their families. Experience of working in the perinatal mental health field is desirable; a keen interest in this specialist area is essential.The Perinatal Mental Health service provides sp

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