Careers
Would you like to work with Frome Birth Talk to support local parents and families? See below for information on current vacancies:
Clinical Lead - 0.2FTE
Clinical Lead (Perinatal Mental Health Services) – 0.2 FTE
Role purpose: to provide clinical leadership for a growing perinatal mental health charity supporting parents through pregnancy, early parenthood and loss.
8 hours per week (0.2 FTE) | £21 per hour | Hybrid working
Fixed-term 12-month pilot (with intention to secure ongoing funding)
Help shape the future of perinatal mental health support in Frome
Frome Birth Talk is seeking an experienced and compassionate Clinical Lead (Perinatal Mental Health Services) to provide clinical leadership and oversight for our growing counselling service.
We support people during pregnancy, early parenthood, and following pregnancy or baby loss through free and low-cost counselling and peer support. As demand for our services continues to increase, we are creating this new role to strengthen safeguarding, clinical governance and quality assurance, ensuring our service continues to grow safely, ethically and sustainably.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of a respected local charity making a real difference to parents, babies and families.
About the Role
Working closely with the Director, staff team, counsellors, trustees and external supervisors, you will provide strategic clinical leadership across our counselling services.
The role includes:
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Providing clinical oversight and guidance across counselling services.
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Leading on safeguarding and risk management.
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Supporting clinical governance, quality assurance and policy development.
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Building and maintaining relationships with external clinical supervisors.
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Supporting counsellors, volunteers and student placements.
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Advising on service development and future therapeutic provision.
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Developing partnerships with statutory and voluntary sector organisations.
This is not a clinical supervision role. While you will oversee supervision arrangements and support safe practice, you will not be expected to provide supervision directly to student counsellors or volunteers.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
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Professionally qualified and registered with an appropriate body such as BACP, UKCP, HCPC, NMC or Social Work England.
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Experienced in therapeutic, mental health or related clinical practice.
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Knowledgeable about safeguarding, risk management and clinical governance.
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Passionate about delivering high-quality, trauma-informed support.
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A confident relationship builder, able to work collaboratively within a small charity.
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Committed to improving outcomes for parents, babies and families.
Professional knowledge or experience of perinatal mental health, pregnancy loss, baby loss or bereavement support would be particularly valuable.
Why Join Us?
Frome Birth Talk is the only local voluntary organisation providing timely access to specialist counselling for people experiencing mental health difficulties during pregnancy, early parenthood and following pregnancy or baby loss.
Our counselling service helps parents access support before difficulties reach crisis point, and our outcomes demonstrate significant improvements in wellbeing, functioning and reduction in risk factors.
By joining us, you will play a key role in strengthening the quality, safety and sustainability of our services, helping more families access the support they need at one of the most important times in their lives.
To Apply:
Please download our recruitment documents below (click to download):
The following 3 forms must be completed and returned:
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Application form - Please note that CVs will not be accepted in place of a completed application form
Completed forms should be returned to:
Lucy Hill, Operations Manager
Frome Birth Talk
info@fromebirthtalk.org.uk
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact:
Suzy Cristinacce, Director
scristinacce@fromebirthtalk.org.uk
07767 955710
Equal Opportunities
Frome Birth Talk is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for staff, volunteers and service users. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Safeguarding
Frome Birth Talk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and families. All staff, volunteers and trustees share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks.
Closing date: Sunday 23rd August
Interview date: w/c 14th September
Start date: ASAP, ideally September/October
If You Need Urgent Help
If you’re struggling with your mental health and need immediate support, it’s important to know that help is available.
Talk to Someone
You don’t have to face this alone. If you need urgent mental health support:
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Call your GP: They can provide immediate advice or refer you to local mental health services.
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Contact NHS 111: For non-emergency support, they can connect you with urgent mental health services in your area.
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Call 999: If you or someone else is in danger or facing a mental health crisis, don’t hesitate to call 999.
24/7 Support Lines
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Samaritans: Call 116 123 (free) for confidential support at any time.
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Shout: Text SHOUT to 85258 for free, confidential text support from a trained volunteer.
Local Mental Health Services in Somerset
If you live in or near Frome, Somerset Partnership’s mental health services may be able to provide urgent support. Visit NHS Mental Health Services for more information.
Remember: You’re not alone. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or struggling to cope, reaching out for help is a brave and important first step.
Visit Us
Many of our services and groups are held at local venues in Frome, Somerset. Here’s where you can find us:
Make a Difference for Just £5 or £10 a Month
For the cost of a coffee or two, you can help us provide vital support to families who need it most. A regular donation of £5 or £10 a month goes a long way—funding free counseling sessions, drop-in groups, and essential resources for parents in our community.
Your small, consistent support can create a big, lasting impact. Join us today and be part of something truly meaningful.
We're Here for You
At Frome Birth Talk, we understand the challenges and joys of parenting. Whether you’re seeking support for postnatal depression in Frome, connecting with other parents, or looking to give back to the community, we’re just an email away.
Let’s talk.
info@fromebirthtalk.org.uk
