Description
Location: Based in Lewes with travel across Brighton and East Sussex
Salary: £31,687 per year
Hours: 37 per week, including working until 8 pm at least one night a week
Contract: Fixed term until 30 June 2026
What you’ll be doing:
Southdown is one of the leading providers of mental health services in Sussex. We have transformed our services to provide easier access to mental health support for people across Brighton and East Sussex. As a Mental Health Support Coordinator (internally called Client Transition Support Coordinator), you’ll work in partnership and in the community to provide targeted mental health and holistic support.
You’ll coordinate a team providing support to clients during a transition period moving from existing services to the new offer. Through individual conversations you will share information about the new service, respond to concerns and signpost to other resources in the community. You’ll work in Southdown buildings and be able to travel across neighbourhoods in order to offer accessible services. You will have experience of a dynamic approach to risk assessment and be committed to removing barriers to clients receiving the support they need. This role will require working until 8pm at least one night a week.
If you are passionate about supporting people through a time of change we’d love to hear from you. We welcome applications from candidates with previous experience such as Support Worker, Social Prescriber, Case Manager, Social Worker, Care Coordinator, Mental Health Specialist or Service Coordinator.
Perks and benefits:
Health cost cash-back scheme: access to our health insurance scheme which covers dental, optical, physical therapies and other medical treatments with the option to add greater levels of cover.
Access to the Easit Network: discounts and incentives on train, bus and car journeys such as 15% off eligible daily and season rail tickets.
Blue Light card: access to discount services for the social care sector with savings across thousands of online shops, restaurants, and high-street vendors.
Free advice and counselling service: confidential emotional support and practical guidance from our independent telephone service.
25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.
Knowledge, skills and experience
What you’ll need for the role:
You’ll need a good understanding of working in mental health or equivalent transferable skills
You have a genuine passion for supporting people to explore their needs
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be paid for by Southdown
What would be nice:
Experience supporting clients experiencing mental health challenges, including those in crisis and/or facing complex challenges
Training:
You’ll receive an initial induction, followed by regular in person training and supervisions to invest in your development and provide all the tools needed to succeed in this role.
How to apply:
Please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button and fill out our simple one-page application form.
The application closing date is 26 April 2026
