Southdown
Mental Health Support Coordinator
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Mental Health Support Coordinator
Mental Health Support Coordinator
Application Deadline: 19 July 2026 Department: Mental Health and Wellbeing Services Employment Type: Permanent Location: East Sussex – Lewes Reporting To: Team Manager Compensation: £28,640 per year
Location: Lewes, East Sussex Salary: £28,640 per year Hours: 37 per week
About the Role
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 East Sussex.
As a Mental Health Support Coordinator, you’ll work in partnership and within the community to deliver targeted mental health and holistic support.
Key Responsibilities
You’ll support clients through:
- Initial assessments
- Facilitating access to other mental health services
- Delivering short-term recovery-focused interventions
- Co-creating personalised support plans and recovery goals
- Using coaching and motivational interviewing to explore barriers
- Travelling across neighbourhoods to provide accessible and community-based services
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This role requires a commitment to:
- A dynamic approach to risk assessment
- Removing barriers to ensure clients receive the support they need
Ideal Candidate
We welcome applicants with experience such as:
- Support Worker
- Social Prescriber
- Case Manager
- Social Worker
- Care Coordinator
- Mental Health Specialist
- Service Coordinator
While experience is beneficial, full training will be provided for all successful candidates.
Requirements
Essential
- A good understanding of mental health work or equivalent transferable skills
- A genuine passion for supporting people to explore their needs
- Enhanced DBS check (paid for by Southdown)
- A full driving licence
- Access to your own car (or a car insured on your behalf)
Desirable
- Experience supporting clients experiencing mental health crises
- Abilities to assist those with complex challenges
Training & Development
- A comprehensive induction
- Regular in-house training led by award-winning specialists
- Opportunities to gain valuable experience and build a rewarding career with Sussex’s largest provider of housing, care, and support.
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Perks & Benefits
- Health cost cash-back scheme – Access to a health insurance scheme covering dental, optical, physical therapies, and other medical treatments
- Interest-free loans – Support for larger expenses such as tenancy deposits, travel season tickets, or car purchases
- Easit Network discounts – 15% off rail season/daily tickets
- Blue Light card benefits – Discounts at thousands of shops, restaurants, andhigh-street retailers for social care professionals
- Free advice & counselling service – Confidential emotional support and practical guidance
- 25 days paid holiday, plus all UK bank holidays
How to Apply
- Submit an application via the “Apply Now” button.
- Applications close 19 July 2026, with interviews scheduled for 4 August.
Note: Should there be a high volume of applications, the role may close sooner. Apply as soon as possible.
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