Mental Health Support Coordinator

Southdown; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cost cash-back scheme

Interest-free loans

Access to the Easit Network

Blue Light card

Free advice and counselling service

25 days paid holiday

Job summary

Southdown is recruiting a Mental Health Support Coordinator based in Eastbourne (East Sussex). The role involves working with a multidisciplinary team to identify and provide targeted mental health and holistic support, co-locating with services, and assisting clients from initial assessment to access of further mental health services.

You will deliver short-term recovery-focused sessions, co-create support plans and goals, and use coaching and motivational interviewing techniques to help

Qualifications

• Experience working in mental health or transferable skills.
• Ability to support clients to access services and set goals.
• DBS check to be arranged by employer.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial assessment and facilitate access to mental health services.
• Deliver short term recovery-focused sessions with clients.
• Co-create support plans and goals with clients using coaching.

Skills

Mental health experience

Coaching and motivational interviewing

Client support

Driving licence

Job description

Mental Health Support Coordinator

Application Deadline: 18 November 2026

Department: Mental Health and Wellbeing Services

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: East Sussex - Eastbourne

Reporting To: Team Manager

Compensation: £28,640 / year

Description

Location: Eastbourne and Bexhill

Salary: £28640 per year

Hours: 37 hours per week

What you’ll be doing:

Southdown is one of the leading providers of mental health services in Sussex. We work in partnership with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and GPs, providing integrated support pathways for clients, in particular clients who face more complex mental health situations. As a Mental Health Support Coordinator you’ll be co-located and work in partnership with a multidisciplinary team to identify and provide targeted mental health and holistic support.

You’ll support clients, from completing initial assessment through to facilitating access to other mental health services. A key part of the role will be to deliver short term recovery-focused sessions with clients, co-creating support plans and goals, and using coaching and motivational interviewing to explore barriers.

If you are passionate about providing recovery focused support to enable clients to reach their goals, 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. However, this is not essential and full training will be provided.

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.

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.