Deputy Service Manager – Mental Health Crisis Support (Part-Time)

West Sussex Mind; Worthing; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular supervision

Training

Progression opportunities

Employee assistance

Generous leave

Job summary

West Sussex Mind in Worthing is seeking a Deputy Service Manager to lead a small team delivering mental health support across evenings and weekends. The role combines service delivery (25 hours weekly) with admin tasks and line management responsibilities, starting on or after 1 December 2026, at Methold House, North Street.

You will supervise and support Mental Health and Peer Support Workers and NHS practitioners, ensuring a safe, supportive service for people at risk of crisis, and you will

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day delivery of the mental health service and supervise colleagues.
• Organise shifts to cover 25 hours of service delivery each week, including some weekends, with remaining hours for administrative tasks.
• Provide line management and support to team members including Mental Health and Peer Support Workers and NHS practitioners.

Job description

West Sussex Mind in Worthing is seeking a Deputy Service Manager to lead a small team delivering mental health support across evenings and weekends. The role combines service delivery (25 hours weekly) with admin tasks and line management responsibilities, starting on or after 1 December 2026, at Methold House, North Street.

You will supervise and support Mental Health and Peer Support Workers and NHS practitioners, ensuring a safe, supportive service for people at risk of crisis, and you will