Coordinator - Staying Well

Southdown; Lewes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Brighton is seeking a Coordinator to manage and supervise Peer Workers. This role involves direct support for individuals in distress, working alongside a dedicated team in a community-focused setting. Candidates should have prior experience in mental health and be adept in motivational techniques. The position offers competitive pay, benefits including health insurance and professional development opportunities, and a chance to contribute to community mental health services.

Benefits

Health insurance cash-back scheme

Interest-free loans

Easit Network discounts

Blue Light card access

Free advice and counselling service

25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience working in a community-focused mental health setting.
• Understanding of local NHS and other support services.
• Ability to use motivational techniques effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the Team Manager in running the service.
• Provide line management and supervision to Peer Workers.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations of the service.

Skills

Experience in the mental health sector

Understanding of local NHS services

Motivation and support techniques

Facilitating personal development

Job description

Location: Brighton. Salary: £25,065 per year (FTE £30,914). Hours: 30 per week, including regular evening and some weekend shifts.

Staying Well is an innovative out of hours crisis mental health service which supports clients experiencing a mental health crisis. Staying Well provides crisis intervention to increase resilience and coping skills, empowering clients to safely manage their wellbeing within the community. We are open 7 days a week, (including bank holidays), from 5pm on weekdays and 3pm at the weekend.

This role will support the Team Manager in running the Staying Well Brighton service, an innovative out‑hours service providing support to people experiencing acute distress due to mental health difficulties. This psychologically informed service follows a crisis café model, which we deliver across East Sussex. The service is staffed by a mix of paid Recovery Specialists and Peer Workers.

We are looking to appoint a Coordinator to provide line management and supervision to the Peer Workers in our team, based in Brighton. The role will involve regular evening and alternate weekend shifts. You will be working alongside the team and coordinating the day-to-day running of the service. Coordinators liaise with the Team manager and Service Manager to ensure the overall quality of the service and assist in meeting its stated objectives.

You will be closely supported by the Team Manager in your role and will be experienced in using techniques to motivate and support people effectively. Successful candidates will require experience working with people with mental health needs, and a good understanding of local NHS or other support services.

This is an opportunity to contribute to the development of our innovative community mental health services within Brighton. It also provides an opportunity for successful candidates to widen their experience in supporting people with a wide range of mental health challenges. This role would suit candidates who want to hone their managerial skills and work autonomously.

If you are passionate about contributing to the development of our innovative community mental health services, we’d love to hear from you. We welcome applications from candidates with previous experience such as Support Worker, Team Leader, Team Manager, Service Coordinator, Deputy Manager, Care Coordinator, or Mental Health Specialist.

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.

Skills, knowledge and experience; what you’ll need for the role

• Experience working in the mental health sector, preferably in a community focus setting
• You have a good understanding of local NHS and other support services
• You have experience in using techniques to motivate and support people effectively
• Experience of facilitating personal development, in a peer to peer or supervisory capacity
• An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be paid for by Southdown

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. The application closing date is 11 January 2026. 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

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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.