Parenting Mental Health Project Manager

Hours: Part Time - 20 hours per week.

Salary: £17,867.20* per annum (FTE £33,501) *pay award pending for April 2026

Contract: Fixed term maternity cover contract to end of March 2027 with potential to extend

Location: Littlehampton, Worthing or Southwick main base with travel required across multiple locations in West Sussex

Holiday Entitlement: 25 days per year rising to 27 days after 2 years

West Sussex Mind Values:  Excellence, Equitable, Open, Together, Curious, Unstoppable 

National Mind Excellence Awards 2025: Winner for Equality & Diversity; Highly Commended for Effective Services

Overview:

West Sussex Mind is seeking an experienced and passionate professional to lead and develop our Parenting Support Service, supporting parents and carers of children and young people experiencing emotional and mental health difficulties.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference by empowering parents and carers with the knowledge, skills and support they need to help their children thrive. The service includes both practical guidance and opportunities for peer support, helping parents feel less isolated and more confident in supporting their child’s wellbeing.

About the role

As Project Manager, you will take responsibility for developing and delivering the parenting support project across West Sussex. You will provide leadership for the service, working closely with the Head of Children, Young People and Family Services to support the ongoing management, development and delivery of the project.

You will also provide line management and support to peer support workers and volunteers, ensuring the service is delivered in a compassionate, safe and effective way that reflects the values of West Sussex Mind.

Part of the role includes facilitating a peer support group one Wednesday evening every fortnight, which may be delivered either virtually or in person and is a key requirement of the role.

About you

We are looking for someone with experience working in children and young people’s mental health, parenting or family support services, with experience of supervision or management.

You will be confident in developing and leading projects, building strong partnerships, and turning ideas into effective plans that create real impact for families.

You will also bring:

• Strong organisational, administrative and planning skills

• The ability to manage competing priorities and complex situations

• Experience supporting, training and developing employees and volunteers

• A commitment to empowering parents and carers and promoting peer support

A qualification in project management or a related professional field (such as teaching, social work, youth work or counselling) would be desirable.

Project aims

The Parenting Support Service aims to:

• Increase parents’ confidence, knowledge and skills in supporting their children’s mental health

• Support parents and carers with their own wellbeing and resilience

• Signpost families to other sources of support in the community

• Create opportunities for parents to give and receive peer support

Location and travel

Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own transport, as the role involves travel across West Sussex. Mileage will be paid for travel beyond the agreed base.

How to apply:

Please find below an application form, guidance notes and job description for further details.

Closing date: 9am on Thursday 27th March

Interview date: Tuesday 31st March at The Gateway, 8 -10 Durrington Lane, Worthing BN13 2QG

If you are unable to make the interview date for any reason, please indicate this on your application form.

Please email completed applications to people_team@westsussexmind.org  

If you would like to have an informal discussion prior to applying or have any questions after reading the documents, please contact Kim Anthony on kim.anthony@westsussexmind.org  

Please note we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post, you must therefore be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time once we receive sufficient applications and encourage all interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

No agencies or CVs

West Sussex Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Here is a link to our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion statement - West Sussex Mind | Equality, diversity and inclusion statement