Mental Health Support Coordinator
Contract
Onsite
Job description
Description
Location: Based at Preston Park with travel across Brighton and Hove
Salary: £28,640 per year plus paid bus pass
Salary: £28,640 per year plus paid bus pass
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Fixed term for 3 months
What you’ll be doing:
Contract: Fixed term for 3 months
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 East Sussex. As a Mental Health Support Coordinator, you’ll work in partnership and in the community to provide targeted mental health and holistic support.
You’ll provide 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.
You’ll provide 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.
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.
- Interest-free loans: assistance with larger costs that arise such as tenancy deposits, season travel tickets or buying a car.
- 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 & 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 a comprehensive induction followed up with regular training from our award winning in house team. We’ll help you to gain valuable experience, continually develop your skills and build a great career with the largest provider of housing, care and support in Sussex.
How to apply:
Please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button and fill out our simple one-page application form.
Please note, if we receive a large number of applications then this position may close before the advertised application closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Contact information:
Our online careers page has a list of helpful FAQs that you can view here. If you have any further questions, please get in touch with recruitment via email at jobs@southdown.org
Our online careers page has a list of helpful FAQs that you can view here. If you have any further questions, please get in touch with recruitment via email at jobs@southdown.org
We are a Disability Confident Employer and are fully committed to supporting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and welcome applications from all candidates that meet our job specifications. If you feel there is a barrier that potentially prevents you from applying, do get in contact with us, as we are always happy to discuss (or arrange a discussion with the recruiting manager) to explore if any reasonable adjustments can be made to support your application.
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