Mental Health Support Coordinator

Application Deadline: 29 April 2026

Department: Mental Health and Wellbeing Services

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: East Sussex - Hailsham

Reporting To: Team Manager

Compensation: £28,640 / year

Description

Location:    Based in Hailsham with travel across East Sussex
Salary:        £28,640 per year plus £1,000 essential car user allowance per year Hours:         37 per week
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.  

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
• A full driving licence is essential along with access to your own car or a car insured for you

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.