Location and Hours
Eastbourne
Full time salary: £30,914 per year (pro‑rata for part‑time hours)
30 per week, including regular evening and alternate weekend shifts, and bank holidays.
Service Overview
Staying Well is an innovative out‑of‑hours crisis mental health service supporting clients experiencing a mental health crisis. The service operates 7 days a week, including bank holidays, from 5pm on weekdays and 3pm at the weekend. It follows a crisis café model staffed by a mix of paid Recovery Specialists and Peer Workers.
Role Summary
The Coordinator will provide line management and supervision to the Peer Workers, liaising with the Team Manager and Service Manager to ensure overall quality and achievement of service objectives. This autonomous role involves regular evening and alternate weekend shifts and requires experience in motivating and supporting people effectively.
Perks and Benefits
* Health cost cash‑back scheme covering dental, optical, physical therapies and other medical treatments with greater levels of cover available.
* Interest‑free loans for larger costs such as tenancy deposits, season travel tickets or car purchase.
* Access to the Easit Network for 15% off eligible daily and season rail tickets.
* Blue Light card giving savings across thousands of online shops, restaurants and high‑street vendors.
* Free advice and counselling service: confidential emotional support and practical guidance from an independent telephone service.
* 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
* Experience working with people with mental health needs.
* Good understanding of local NHS and other support services.
* Experience using techniques to motivate and support people effectively.
* A standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, paid for by Southdown.
Training
Comprehensive induction followed by regular training from our award‑winning in‑house team, with ongoing development opportunities.
How to Apply
Please click the ‘Apply Now’ button to complete our simple one‑page application form. Applications close early if we receive a large number, so submit as soon as possible.
Equal Opportunities
We are a Disability Confident Employer committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We welcome applications from all candidates who meet the job specifications. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact us and we will discuss potential support.
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