Southdown
Mental Health Support Coordinator
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Mental Health Support Coordinator
Mental Health Support Coordinator
Application Deadline: 16 July 2026
About the Role
Department: Mental Health and Wellbeing Services Location: Greater Wealden (Hailsham, covering Wealden) Compensation: £28,640 per year Hours: 22.5 hours per week Includes evenings and weekend shifts
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 within the community to deliver targeted mental health and holistic support.
Responsibilities
You’ll support clients at every stage—from initial assessment to facilitating access to broader mental health services. Key responsibilities include:
- Designing and delivering short-term recovery-focused sessions
- Co-creating personalised support plans and goals
- Using coaching techniques and motivational interviewing to identify barriers
- Operating across Southdown locations and community settings
- Servicing neighbourhoods to provide accessible mental health services
- Conducting dynamic risk assessments and overcoming obstacles
- Ensuring clients can access necessary support
- Working evenings at least once a week (until 8pm)
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If you’re passionate about enabling clients to reach their full potential through recognisable recovery, we’d love to hear from you.
Requirements
Essential Criteria:
✔ Strong understanding of mental health practice or transferable equivalent skills ✔ Committed passion for supporting individuals in exploring their needs ✔ Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check (employer-funded) ✔ Full UK driving licence plus access to your own vehicle (or a vehicle insured in your name)
Desirable Experience:
- Experience supporting individuals with mental health challenges (including crisis or complex situations)
Training & Development:
Regular and comprehensive support from Southdown’s in-house team:
- Complete induction programme
- Continuous professional development within Sussex’ largest housing, care, and support provider
Benefits
Southdown offers a competitive rewards package including:
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- Health Cash-Back Scheme: Covers dental, optical, physiotherapy, and additional medical treatment options
- Interest-Free Loans: Assistance for costs like tenancy deposits, travel, or car purchases
- Easit Network Access: Discounts on rail, bus, and car travel—including 15% off eligible season tickets
- Blue Light Card: Exclusive discounts across online retailers, restaurants, and high-street vendors
- Confidential Employee Support (Counselling & Advice): Free 24/7 support for emotional or practical guidance
- 25 Paid Holiday Days + bank holidays
How to Apply
Make an impactful contribution—apply now. Apply by [16 July 2026].
Closing Period: We recommend submitting early due to possible early closure if applications exceed capacity. Interviews will be held on [date TBA].
Southdown welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds such as: Support Worker | Social Prescriber | Case Manager | Social Worker | Care Coordinator | Mental Health Specialist | Service Coordinator (though training will be provided for all successful candidates).
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