Counselling Coordinator; Care Carers

Counselling Coordinator (Care for the Carers)

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Care for the Carers is an independent charity supporting and representing unpaid carers in East Sussex for over 30 years. We provide information, advice, emotional support and practical help to carers of all ages.

Care for the Carers seeks an experienced Counselling Coordinator to deliver and develop our counselling service for unpaid carers across East Sussex.

Location:

East Sussex

Salary: NJC Scale SO1, Point 23-25 (starting at £34,434pa), pro‑rated salary £26,518.

Contract type:
Permanent

Working pattern:
Part‑time, 25 hours per week

Closing date: 12 January 2026 at noon

Interview date: week commencing 19 January 2026

• Assess carers’ needs upon referral, including risk assessment and identifying appropriate talking therapy.
• Provide clinical supervision, support and management to volunteer counsellors.
• Recruit and induct new volunteer counsellors, working with partner colleges.
• Lead on service development and maintain BACP Accredited service status.
• Manage counselling venues ensuring they meet BACP requirements.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed for young people and vulnerable adults in line with safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Maintain record‑keeping systems in line with data protection requirements.
• Monitor and evaluate service outcomes with input from stakeholders.

• Recognised diploma or degree in counselling/psychotherapy and BACP accreditation.
• Qualified as a Clinical Supervisor.
• Minimum 3 years post‑qualification clinical experience and 300 hours post‑qualification practice.
• Experience working with different modalities and delivering group supervision.
• Experience of service development with diverse stakeholders.
• Understanding of the impact of caring on mental health and wellbeing.
• Ability to assess carers’ counselling needs and risk.
• Knowledge of child and vulnerable adult protection procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal, listening and communication skills.
• Good IT and case recording skills.

• 25 days annual leave (pro‑rated) plus 8 public holidays, rising to 29 days after 4 years.
• 3 paid additional days when closed at Christmas.
• Hybrid working (to be agreed at interview).
• IT equipment provided.
• Free parking at office.
• Workplace pension scheme with automatic enrolment.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme, which includes counselling.

• Use of own vehicle with business insurance in place.
• Enhanced DBS check will be required (at charity's expense).
• Current UK resident with proof of right to work in the UK.
• 6‑month probationary period.

Please download the application form and return the completed form to Stephanie Blake at  by the advertised closing date. You can view further details to support your application, using the links below:

• Application Form
• Application Form - Guidance Notes
• Job Description - Counselling Coordinator
• Person Specification - Counselling Coordinator - Time to Talk
• Terms and Conditions
• Equalities Monitoring Form

Please note, the Job Description is intended to outline the main duties of the post and may change as the post and organisation develops.