Employment Specialist

Employment Specialist focuses on an understanding of the employment needs and challenges for people experiencing mental health issues.

Skills and requirements

• An understanding of the employment needs and challenges for people experiencing mental health issues.
• Knowledge of the principles of co-production and a personalised care approach.
• An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be paid for by Southdown.
• A full driving licence is essential along with access to your own vehicle or a vehicle insured for you.

Confirmed role details

• Technical Premium*: 5% additional to salary of £1,432 per year (based on base salary) effective from 1 April 2026 - reviewed annually.
• The technical premium is paid in addition to the base salary in recognition of the external benchmarking for the role.
• Southdown’s Work & Wellbeing Service helps people accessing treatment for mental health support, back into employment.
• As an Employment Specialist, you’ll be working in partnership with Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust and co-located within the Neighbourhood Mental Health Team, with some remote.

Known job details

• Pay: £28,640 per year