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Parenting Programmes Facilitator (Bank)

The closing date is 12 September 2025

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Job summary

Parenting Programmes Facilitator (Bank)

Seeking Qualified Clinical Psychologist, Psychotherapist (Child or Adult trained), CAMHS Clinician.

This is a remote, sessional role taking place during term-time only (minimum commitment: 2.5 hours per session including admin time).

This is an exciting new opportunity to facilitate online parent support groups at Brandon Centre. The groups support parents and carers of children and young people between the ages of 5 to 16 years-old. The aim of the groups is to create a supportive and safe environment for parents and carers who are impacted by the mental health of the children and young people they are responsible for. The groups help to bridge the gap between traditional mental health services for young people and parental support services in Camden and Islington.

The candidate for this role will be qualified and experienced in delivering parent groups, they should be aware of cultural sensitivities and be competent in recording and managing safeguarding concerns.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with the Brandon Centre team, and input on service design and development in our organisation.

A clinician who has a Microsoft Teams account and a strong and reliable internet connection is essential. A working space may be available within Brandon Centre premises if necessary.

We welcome and encourage applications from under-represented groups.

N.B This vacancy may close early if the volume of applications is high.

Main duties of the job

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Facilitate weekly parenting group sessions (six in total).

  • Create a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all participants.

  • Use existing curriculum and materials to guide discussions and skill-building activities.

  • Monitor group dynamics and provide support to parents with a variety of needs.

  • Maintain clear and confidential attendance records in accordance with organisational policies.

  • Engage with the broader team (e.g. Parenting Programmes Lead).

  • Identify any concerns or safeguarding risks and follow organisational protocols for escalation.

  • Participate in training, debriefing, and termly meetings as required.

About us

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 therapeutic interventions.

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:

  • Counselling and Psychotherapy for young people

  • Systemic Integrative Treatment (SIT) for families

  • Parenting Programmes

  • Therapeutic work in community settings (outreach)

Important Note: Please be advised that, due to the high volume of applications we anticipate, we may close this vacancy earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a sufficient number of qualified applicants. Therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£72.68 a session Equates to £52,912 pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0129-25-0019

Job locations

26 Prince of Wales Rd

Kentish Town

London

NW5 3LG


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for the following:

  • Delivering online parenting groups of up to 20 parents and carers per session and manage group settings.

  • Assist with data collection and reporting.

  • Keep accurate records of all sessions.

  • Attend regular team meetings (termly).

  • Support in the development of the service and input to service design.

  • Work in collaboration with Brandon Centre partners and with other Brandon Centre staff.

  • Be aware of cultural sensitivities.

  • Record and manage safeguarding concerns as appropriate and in line with Brandon Centre safeguarding policies and procedures.

IT responsibilities include:

  • Using a computer/laptop to write notes and keep records of sessions and data reports.

  • Using Brandon Centre electronic diary system to book appointments and meetings.

  • Using email to communicate with other professionals as required.

  • Be aware of and use password protection and data protection when recording or sending identifiable information within or across services.

  • Using Microsoft Office Programmes including Excel, PowerPoint, Word to record data, write reports and develop training.

  • Where appropriate, attend meetings and training via video platforms such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for the following:

  • Delivering online parenting groups of up to 20 parents and carers per session and manage group settings.

  • Assist with data collection and reporting.

  • Keep accurate records of all sessions.

  • Attend regular team meetings (termly).

  • Support in the development of the service and input to service design.

  • Work in collaboration with Brandon Centre partners and with other Brandon Centre staff.

  • Be aware of cultural sensitivities.

  • Record and manage safeguarding concerns as appropriate and in line with Brandon Centre safeguarding policies and procedures.

IT responsibilities include:

  • Using a computer/laptop to write notes and keep records of sessions and data reports.

  • Using Brandon Centre electronic diary system to book appointments and meetings.

  • Using email to communicate with other professionals as required.

  • Be aware of and use password protection and data protection when recording or sending identifiable information within or across services.

  • Using Microsoft Office Programmes including Excel, PowerPoint, Word to record data, write reports and develop training.

  • Where appropriate, attend meetings and training via video platforms such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams.

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.
  • Be able and willing to work online.
  • 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.

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrate experience facilitating 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 clinically supervising other professionals.
  • Experience of providing consultation to non-psychological professionals.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional Qualification in Clinical/Counselling Psychology, Systemic, Family, Child and Adolescent or Adult Psychotherapy.
  • Must be a Registered Member of a relevant professional body (e.g, 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.
  • Be able and willing to work online.
  • 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.

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrate experience facilitating 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 clinically supervising other professionals.
  • Experience of providing consultation to non-psychological professionals.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional Qualification in Clinical/Counselling Psychology, Systemic, Family, Child and Adolescent or Adult Psychotherapy.
  • Must be a Registered Member of a relevant professional body (e.g, 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Brandon Centre

Address

26 Prince of Wales Rd

Kentish Town

London

NW5 3LG


Employer's website

https://brandon-centre.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Brandon Centre

Address

26 Prince of Wales Rd

Kentish Town

London

NW5 3LG


Employer's website

https://brandon-centre.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Parenting Programmes Lead

Tania Bashar

taniabashar@brandoncentre.org.uk

02072674792

Details

Date posted

01 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£72.68 a session Equates to £52,912 pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0129-25-0019

Job locations

26 Prince of Wales Rd

Kentish Town

London

NW5 3LG


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