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Join our talented team and become part of an inspiring organisation that improves the lives of women and families who are affected by perinatal mental and emotional difficulties .
Perinatal & Infant Mental Health Practitioner (PIMH Practitioner)
(Closing Date is 5pm on 25th April 2025)
Part-Time (21 hours/week) | £31,200 FTE | Fixed-term until 30th October 2026 (with possibility of extension)
Location: Borders Wide
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of families during the earliest and most important stages of life?
Nurture the Borders is looking for a compassionate, motivated, and skilled Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Outreach Practitioner to join our dedicated team. This is a hands-on, community-based role supporting parents and infants across the Scottish Borders from pregnancy through to their child’s second birthday.
You’ll work directly with families in their homes and communities—providing practical and emotional support, helping parents build resilience, and fostering healthy, nurturing early relationships. You’ll also collaborate closely with our therapists, volunteers, and the wider perinatal team, delivering group programmes and offering one-to-one support that really makes a difference.
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A supportive team culture with regular supervision and reflective practice
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Flexible working options
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Full training, including the Solihull Approach and other relevant areas
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A meaningful role where your skills and empathy truly matter
If you have experience supporting families, strong listening and communication skills, and a genuine interest in perinatal and infant mental health—we’d love to hear from you.
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📄 Download the full job description below
📧 Apply by sending your application form to info@nurturetheborders.com
📅 Closing date: 25th April 2025
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Perinatal & Infant Mental Health Facilitator (PIMH Facilitator)
(Closing Date is 5pm on 25th April 2025)
Part-Time – 14 hours/week | £27,300 FTE | Fixed Term until 30th October 2026 (with possibility of extension)
Location: Borders Wide
Are you passionate about supporting new parents and building community? Do you enjoy creating warm, inclusive spaces where families can connect, grow in confidence, and feel supported?
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We’re looking for a compassionate, organised PIMH Facilitator to join our small, dedicated team at Nurture the Borders. In this flexible, hands-on role, you’ll help deliver group-based support for families from pregnancy through to toddlerhood. You’ll work directly with parents and volunteers—facilitating peer support sessions, parenting programmes, and baby groups—and also support our wider team with service delivery and outreach.
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Facilitate groups and well-being sessions for parents and babies
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Support and coordinate volunteers, helping them feel confident and valued
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Provide flexible support to the team, including outreach and support tasks
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Help build a nurturing community that promotes perinatal mental health
If you’ve got group work experience, strong people skills, and a genuine interest in early family life—we’d love to hear from you.
📄 Download the full job description below
📧 Apply by sending your application form to info@nurturetheborders.com
📅 Closing date: 25th April 2025
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Freelance Counsellors & Psychotherapists
Are you a qualified therapist passionate about supporting parents during pregnancy and early parenthood? Nurture the Borders is looking for Freelance Counsellors & Psychotherapists to join our growing team.
We provide specialist perinatal mental health support to families in the Scottish Borders. We are seeking experienced professionals to offer one-to-one therapy and/or facilitate therapeutic group sessions on a flexible, sessional basis.
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Why Join Us?
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Competitive rates
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Flexible working – set your own availability
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A supportive team with optional peer group supervision
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Admin & referrals managed – so you can focus on therapy
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A meaningful role, making a difference to parents in need