Job summary
Parenting Programmes Facilitator (Bank) Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, Adult or Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, CAMHS Clinician
N.B. This is a remote, sessional role (minimum termly commitment; 2.5 hours per session inc. admin time).
We are seeking experienced, compassionate, and engaging sessional clinicians to facilitate our well-established online parenting groups for parents and carers of children aged 5-16, including those with neurodevelopmental presentations such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, and behavioural challenges. These structured groups, delivered over six sessions, support parents in building practical skills, sharing experiences, and feeling connected as they navigate the complexities of parenting through developmental transitions and shifting family dynamics. They also offer a valuable space for mutual support and connection.
Clinicians will deliver sessions using existing programme materials and frameworks, maintaining fidelity to the model while bringing warmth, flexibility, and clinical insight to each group.
Main duties of the job
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
About us
BRANDON CENTRE OVERVIEW
The principal objective of the Brandon Centre is to provide a professional, accessible and flexible service which responds to the psychological, wellbeing and social needs of young people under 25 years and their families.
Services include:
Brandon Centre is a friendly and welcoming place to work that prioritises and is passionate about the young people and families it supports. It has a local reputation for providing a very high standard of therapy interventions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The post holder will be responsible for the following:
IT responsibilities
Include:
Using Microsoft Office Programmes including Excel, PowerPoint, Word to record data, write reports and develop training
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The post holder will be responsible for the following:
IT responsibilities
Include:
Using Microsoft Office Programmes including Excel, PowerPoint, Word to record data, write reports and develop training
Person Specification
Other requirements
Essential
- Able to prioritise, work independently and on own initiative.
- Ability to work well under pressure and/or in times of crisis.
- Ability to be reliable, co-operative and consistent both as an independent clinician and in team settings.
- Computer literate.
- Be able and willing to work face to face
- Possess a Microsoft Teams account and a strong, reliable internet connection
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to own personal & professional development.
- Flexibility, creativity, and preparedness to be innovative in a developing organisation.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent IT skills, including use of full Microsoft Office (E.g. Teams, Zoom)
- Excellent group facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively and work to strict deadlines using a systematic approach.
- Awareness of cultural sensitivities
- Competent in recording and managing safeguarding concerns
- Ability to be tactful and diplomatic when discussing sensitive and confidential issues, displaying appropriate empathy.
- Ability to work accurately with attention to detail e.g., data inputting.
- Ability to work as part of a team and establish and maintain good working relationships.
- Ability to work independently and use initiative to identify tasks.
- Capacity to show flexibility when required.
- Demonstrate awareness and commitment to equality in the delivery of all services.
- Have understanding of barriers to accessing statutory mental health support services including those from minority ethnic backgrounds.
Desirable
- Ability to communicate well on sensitive subjects with a range of stakeholders in a non-judgemental way.
- Ability to work with professionals from a range of disciplines
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrated experience facilitating therapeutic, psychoeducational, or parenting groups
- Experience in delivering therapeutic support within a family setting
- Experience of working with sensitive data and data record keeping
- A working knowledge of safeguarding children and young people
- Experience of working with diversity and cultural sensitivity
Desirable
- Experience of supervising other professionals
- Experience of providing consultation to non-psychological professionals
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification in Clinical/Counselling Psychology, Systemic, Child and Adolescent or Adult Psychotherapy, or another relevant health profession and registered with a relevant professional body (e.g. HCPC, BACP, BPC, ACP).
Person Specification
Other requirements
Essential
- Able to prioritise, work independently and on own initiative.
- Ability to work well under pressure and/or in times of crisis.
- Ability to be reliable, co-operative and consistent both as an independent clinician and in team settings.
- Computer literate.
- Be able and willing to work face to face
- Possess a Microsoft Teams account and a strong, reliable internet connection
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to own personal & professional development.
- Flexibility, creativity, and preparedness to be innovative in a developing organisation.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent IT skills, including use of full Microsoft Office (E.g. Teams, Zoom)
- Excellent group facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively and work to strict deadlines using a systematic approach.
- Awareness of cultural sensitivities
- Competent in recording and managing safeguarding concerns
- Ability to be tactful and diplomatic when discussing sensitive and confidential issues, displaying appropriate empathy.
- Ability to work accurately with attention to detail e.g., data inputting.
- Ability to work as part of a team and establish and maintain good working relationships.
- Ability to work independently and use initiative to identify tasks.
- Capacity to show flexibility when required.
- Demonstrate awareness and commitment to equality in the delivery of all services.
- Have understanding of barriers to accessing statutory mental health support services including those from minority ethnic backgrounds.
Desirable
- Ability to communicate well on sensitive subjects with a range of stakeholders in a non-judgemental way.
- Ability to work with professionals from a range of disciplines
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrated experience facilitating therapeutic, psychoeducational, or parenting groups
- Experience in delivering therapeutic support within a family setting
- Experience of working with sensitive data and data record keeping
- A working knowledge of safeguarding children and young people
- Experience of working with diversity and cultural sensitivity
Desirable
- Experience of supervising other professionals
- Experience of providing consultation to non-psychological professionals
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification in Clinical/Counselling Psychology, Systemic, Child and Adolescent or Adult Psychotherapy, or another relevant health profession and registered with a relevant professional body (e.g. HCPC, BACP, BPC, ACP).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
