An exciting opportunity has arisen for a New Beginnings Keyworker to join our attachment and trauma informed team at New Beginnings Foundation CIO, based in Stockport

New Beginnings Foundation is a charity that works to support families whose children are in contact with the child protection process. We work in partnership with Stockport Council and have been established since 2018. We have recognised the need for a new role in our service, the position of Systemic Family Therapist, who we hope to recruit to support parents and children and young people with complex needs to live at home. This new role, therefore, will offer outreach support to families who wish to remain together or who wish for their children to return to their care- although in some cases this may not be the outcome but support to both the children and parents will be provided, nonetheless.

The successful candidate will join the New Beginnings team which consists of Attachment and Trauma Informed Social Workers, Support Workers and Peer Mentors, working jointly to provide holistic care planning, risk management and therapeutic treatment. The successful candidate will be based in Stockport, will receive management and supervision from the Project Lead.

We are looking for an experienced candidate who shares our passion for supporting families in the child protection system. You will be a qualified, registered therapist with training/experience in working with families who have experienced complex trauma. The successful candidate needs to be able to think systemically about inter-generational trauma. They will be committed to offering high standards and will have a passion for working with families to facilitate good outcomes.

This is a one-year position, however it may be extended if funding is secured. This post is subject to an enhanced with children’s and adult’s barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Expectations of the role:

To work as part of a team with parents who have experienced trauma and whose children are part of the child protection process.
To be passionate about using attachment- and trauma-informed approaches when working with parents.
To practise and promote a culture which places children and families at the heart of New Beginnings.
To capture the voice of the parent and their child, and incorporate this into all your work.
To be inspired to learn new theories to improve your individual way of practice.
To attend identified training, team meetings and learn the New Beginnings way of working with families.
To work with other New Beginnings’ practitioners and other partners and agencies working with the families.
To contribute to the general running of the programme, and take a safeguarding lead as and when required.
To manage referrals, arrange and complete initial visits collaboratively with parents and the allocated social worker.
To carry out key work sessions with up to 15 parents per cohort.
To ensure that key work sessions support a parent to tell their life story in a way that works for them, including: genograms; adult attachment interviews; timeline work.
To train in and carry out Video Interaction Guidance (VIG) with parents who wish to develop a stronger relationship with their children.
To train in the DMM (Dynamic Maturational Model of Attachment) and carry out Adult Attachment Interviews.
To write up reflective notes following key work sessions and to ensure that these are held securely.
To facilitate weekly group work sessions with parents.
To accompany parents to meetings as and when required, and offer them support and representation as needed in meetings.
To support parents to access relevant courses, programmes and appointments outside of the NB programme that might help them achieve their objectives.
To carry out reflective practitioner-to-practitioner observations to improve individual practice.
To be committed to participate in direct observations of your practice as part of your professional development.
To take active part in weekly group supervision and individual 1:1 supervision within New Beginnings.
To organise and complete final reviews with allocated parents.
To complete reports for meetings and reviews.
To attend advisory board meetings, if required.
To write blogs and present at conferences, if inspired.
To bring new ideas to the way New Beginnings works.
To perform any other duties that correspond reasonably with the general character of the post and that are commensurate with its level of responsibility.
To work positively and inclusively with colleagues and beneficiaries so that we provide a workplace that does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
To fulfil personal requirements, where appropriate, with regards to charity policies and procedures, standards of attendance, health, safety and welfare, beneficiary care, emergency, evacuation, security and promotion of the charity’s priorities.

Criteria for Applicants

To work as part of a team with parents who have experienced trauma and whose children are in contact with the child protection process	Essential
To be passionate about using attachment and trauma informed approaches when working with parents	Essential
To capture the voice of the parent and their child, and incorporate this into all your work	Essential
To practice and promote a culture which places children and families at the heart of New Beginnings	Essential
To be inspired to learn new theories to improve your individual way of practice particularly DMM and VIG	Essential
To attend identified training, team meetings and learn the New Beginnings way of working with families	Essential
To work with other New Beginnings’ practitioners and other partners and agencies working with the families	Essential
To contribute to the general running of the programme, and take a safeguarding lead as and when required	Essential
To manage referrals, arrange and complete initial visits collaboratively with parents and their social workers	Essential
To carry out key work sessions with up to 15 parents per cohort	Essential
To ensure that key work sessions support a parent to tell their life story in a way that works for them but which includes: genograms; adult attachment interviews; timeline work; and VIG	Essential
To write up reflective notes following key work sessions and to ensure that these are held securely	Essential
To facilitate weekly group work sessions with parents (as the role develops)	Essential
To accompany parents to meetings as and when required and offer them support and representation as needed	Essential
To support parents to access relevant courses, programmes, or appointments outside of the NB programme that might help them achieve their objectives	Essential
To carry out reflective practitioner-to-practitioner observations to improve individual practice	Essential
To be committed to participate in direct observations of your practice as part of your professional development	Essential
To take active part in weekly group supervision and individual 1:1 supervision within New Beginnings	Essential
To organise and complete collaborative final reviews with parents	Essential
To complete reports for meetings and reviews	Essential
To attend advisory board meetings, if required	Essential
To write blogs and present at conferences, if inspired	Desirable
To bring new ideas to the way New Beginnings works	Desirable
To perform any other duties that correspond reasonably with the general character of the post and that are commensurate with its level of responsibility	Essential
To work positively and inclusively with colleagues and beneficiaries so that the charity provides a workplace that does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion, belief, sex, or sexual orientation	Essential
To fulfil personal requirements, where appropriate, with regard to charity policies and procedures, standards of attendance, health, safety and welfare, beneficiary care, emergency, evacuation, security and promotion of the charity’s priorities	Essential

Interested?

Closing date: 5pm, Friday 5th December.

To express interest or request more information, please contact:
Dr. Jadwiga Leigh, CEO
jadwiga@nbfoundation.co.uk

Apply / Request Info

Part Time

Data Analyst Officer

Support the charity’s data systems, reporting and insight to help improve outcomes for families.

21–28 hrs · Hybrid £28,000–£32,000 Pro Rata Closing: 5 Dec · 5pm

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Data Analyst Officer

Status: Part Time (Hybrid) · Hours: 21–28/week · Salary: £28,000–£32,000 Pro Rata · Contract: 1 year (possible extension)

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata).
NEST Pension Scheme.

The Organisation

New Beginnings Foundation CIO is a trauma-informed charity based in Greater Manchester. We exist to help parents understand how their childhood experiences may affect how they parent now, so together we can break the cycle of intergenerational trauma and keep children safe from harm.

Learn more: https://nbfoundation.co.uk

The Role

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Data Analyst to synthesise data into reports, tables and insight that guide planning, evaluation and organisational learning.

Main Duties

Create ad-hoc and scheduled reports to support decision-making.
Communicate data insights clearly to internal and external audiences.
Improve data collection quality, accuracy and compliance (including GDPR).
Create and maintain data systems and infrastructure.

Person Specification

Degree in a numerate/analytical field or equivalent experience.
Strong analytical skills and experience in data analysis.
Ability to translate complex data into clear language and visuals.
Creative approach to problem solving and systems improvement.
Strong organisation and time management skills.
Intermediate Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience with STATA, R or Python (desirable).

Interested?

Closing date: 5pm · 5 December.

For informal discussion or to apply:

Dr. Jadwiga Leigh, CEO
jadwiga@nbfoundation.co.uk

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Trustee (Governance & Strategy)

Join our Board to guide strategy, governance and growth. We’re especially keen on experience in child protection/charity law, CEO/third sector leadership, children’s services, and fundraising.

Board role Hybrid · Greater Manchester Ongoing recruitment

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Join Our Board of Trustees

New Beginnings Foundation CIO is a trauma-informed charity based in Greater Manchester. We exist to help parents understand how their childhood experiences may affect the way they parent now, so together we can break the cycle of intergenerational trauma and keep children safe from harm.

Background

Founded in partnership with Stockport Local Authority in 2018, New Beginnings works holistically with families who are known to Children’s Social Care for concerns relating to neglect and emotional, physical or sexual abuse. Our approach is rooted in story and reflection — giving parents the space to explore who they are, what they’ve lived through, and how they can move forward.

Now a registered charity (Charity No. 1198338), we are expanding our Board of Trustees to support the next phase of our journey.

We are particularly looking for trustees with experience in:

Legislation (charity and/or child protection)
CEO or third sector leadership
Children’s Services / Child Protection across public and private sectors
Fundraising and grant applications

Trustee Duties

Ensuring the charity pursues its mission and complies with charity/company law
Overseeing governance, financial stability, and long-term strategy
Safeguarding the reputation, values, and assets of New Beginnings
Supporting and appraising the Chief Executive
Contributing skills and insight to strengthen board decision-making

Person Specification

Commitment to New Beginnings’ core values and trauma-informed vision
Capacity to devote time and energy to the role
Strategic vision, creativity, and sound judgement
Understanding of trustees’ legal responsibilities
Ability to work collaboratively and with integrity
Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life

What You’ll Gain

Be part of a supportive and passionate Board of Trustees
Help shape the growth of a values-driven organisation
Gain strategic leadership and charity governance experience
Contribute directly to positive outcomes for families

Interested?

This is an open and ongoing recruitment process. There is no formal deadline, and we welcome informal discussions about the role.

To express interest or request more information, please contact:
Dr. Jadwiga Leigh, CEO
jadwiga@nbfoundation.co.uk

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