Job Description

Closing date for applications 9am Wednesday 4th February 2026

Provisional interview dates are Tuesday 17th February and Wednesday 18th February

Please send fully completed application forms to eloise.jenkins@parentingproject.org.uk

In line with Safer Recruitment processes only fully completed applications will be considered for shortlisting.

Parenting Project Counselling Service

Our counselling service offers a safe and highly ethical confidential service to parents/carers of children 0-19 (25 SEND). We offer up to 18 weekly sessions using either person centred/ integrative or psychodynamic therapy. We hold the sentiment that 'it is not what is wrong with you, but what has happened to you' at the core of our work. Being 'trauma informed' in our relationships with clients can facilitate better outcomes and help avoid the stigma which often comes when experiencing mental health distress.

Job Purpose

Working with the Mental Health Lead (MHL) and Mental Health Coordinator (MHC) to ensure that the counselling service offered to clients meets with the highest professional standards and that counselling procedure and practice is in line with the BACP recommendations and regulations.

Working Hours

This is a hybrid role, working from a 'virtual office' and able to attend head office in Kenilworth at least twice per month and as and when required.

Tuesday - Thursday 9am-4pm. Negotiable for the right candidate.

Key Relationships

Parents, Carers, Counselling staff team, Counselling Volunteers and Associates, Student Counsellors, Universities & other Statutory and Voluntary Sector Agencies.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out the application and assessment process of parents/carers referred to the PP counselling service. To formulate client assessments with the MHC for review before clients are worked with by students. Coordinate and support students through the client allocation process and liaise closely with the Counselling Team members. Work with the MHL & MHC to provide counselling advice and support, for all counsellors (students, associates & volunteers) working for the Parenting Project. Support to source and recruit new counselling students and associates as required and in line with the Parenting Project Policies and Procedures. Including supporting the onboarding and induction process. Work within the guidelines laid down with the Parenting Project Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy and the Warwickshire Safeguarding Children Board. Act in the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and support with safeguarding oversight. Build relationships within the counselling service and wider Parenting Project Team. To maintain the counselling databases and online system Ensure that the standards of the Code of ethics of BACP are maintained within the service. Attend and participate in staff development sessions, team meetings, individual or group supervision, clinical supervision and other meetings as required. To have due regard to the Equality Act 2010 ensuring all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Ensure that all Parenting Project policies & procedures are understood and put into practice. To undertake any other duties as required in line with the scope and spirit of the job purpose, the title of the post and its grading. The role may require the counsellor to hold a caseload

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential/Desirable

Educated to graduate level or equivalent -D

Minimum of Level 4 qualification in counselling adults -E

Understanding the differences between the social model and the medical model in regard to mental health/distress -E

BACP registered member working towards accreditation -E

Knowledge of BACP ethical framework -E

Counsellor currently in practice and attending supervision- E

Knowledge of trauma informed approach -E

Experience

Previous experience of counselling with parents in crisis and being able to work across a multidisciplinary team -E

Experience of working within a mixed team of paid staff and volunteers -D

Experience of completing client assessments and exploring risk -D

Personal Qualities Values

In line with the ethical framework - care, diligence, courage, empathy, identity, humility, integrity, resilience, respect, sincerity, wisdom-E

Values

Believe in the quality of the therapeutic relationship as a main carrier of change -E

To be trauma informed and hold and privilege a non-diagnostic view of mental health/distress -E

Skills/Abilities

Ability to hold professional boundaries -E

Ability to assess risk and safeguarding for client and counsellor -E

Project management skills -D

Excellent organisational / time-management skills -E

Self motivated with ability to work to a broad remit -E

Good communication and team working skills -E

Computer literate and knowledge of working with Microsoft Office packages and Google or similar -E

Mobility essential. Able-bodied applicants must be able to drive, have a current valid driving licence and be a car owner. Disabled applicants should be able to perform the job with aid, where necessary -E

Attend safeguarding training as required and act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead -E

Good internet and phone signal when working from home -E

Satisfactory completion of an enhanced check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (this will be taken up if offered the post) -E

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 15,471.00 per year

Expected hours: 19.5 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kenilworth CV8 1FS