Southdown
Mental Health Support Coordinator
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Mental Health Support Coordinator
Mental Health Support Coordinator – Lewes, East Sussex
Application Deadline: 19 July 2026 Department: Mental Health and Wellbeing Services Location: East Sussex – Lewes Compensation: £28,640 per year Hours: 37 per week
About the Role
Southdown is one of the leading providers of mental health services in Sussex, delivering accessible and transformative support to people across East Sussex.
As a Mental Health Support Coordinator, you will work in partnership and across communities to provide targeted, recovery-focused mental health and holistic support.
Your role will involve:
- Partnering with clients to complete initial assessments
- Facilitating access to broader mental health services
- Delivering short-term, recovery-focused support sessions
- Co-creating support plans and goals with clients using coaching and motivational interviewing
- Addressing barriers to support via a dynamic approach to risk assessment
- Operating across Southdown buildings and community locations, with travel required for accessibility
You must:
- Be passionate about recovery-focused support for clients to achieve their goals
- Hold a valid full UK driving licence
- Have access to your own car (or a car insured for you)
- Be able to obtain an Enhanced DBS check (provided by Southdown)
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While previous experience (such as as a Support Worker, Social Prescriber, Case Manager, Social Worker, Care Coordinator, Mental Health Specialist, or Service Coordinator) is not mandatory, it is highly valued.
We will provide full training, from an in-house award-winning team, to equip you with the skills and confidence for this role.
Perks and Benefits
- Health cost cash-back scheme: Access to priority health insurance covering dental, optical, physical therapies, and medical treatments (upgradable)
- Interest-free loans: Support with essential costs such as tenancy deposits, travel tickets, or buying a car
- Access to the Easit Network: Discounts on train, bus, and car travel, including 15% off eligible rail tickets
- Blue Light card: Savings across online shops, restaurants, and high-street vendors
- Confidential emotional support: Free counselling and advice service
- 25 days paid holiday + bank holidays
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Key Requirements
What You’ll Need
✔ Good understanding of working in mental health (or equivalent transferable skills) ✔ Genuine passion for supporting people in exploring their needs and circumstances ✔ Valid full UK driving licence + access to/drive your own vehicle ✔ Commitment to undertaking an Enhanced DBS check (provided by Southdown)
Ideal (but not essential)
✔ Experience supporting clients with mental health challenges, including those in crisis or facing complex needs
Training & Development
- Comprehensive induction followed by regular training from Southdown’s award-winning in-house team
- Career progression with one of the largest providers of housing, care, and support in Sussex
How to Apply
- Application deadline: 19 July 2026
- Apply via our one-page application form (please use the ‘Apply Now’ button).
- Interviews: 4 August
⚠️ If application volume is high, the role may close before the advertised deadline. Apply early!
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