Mental Health Support Worker - East Sussex

Are you compassionate, patient, and motivated by helping people move forward with confidence?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team committed to providing personalised support that empowers individuals with complex needs to live independently and with dignity. We are currently looking for day staff, waking night staff and bank staff!

In this role, you’ll make a real difference by helping people achieve their goals, promoting social inclusion, and managing risks with compassion and professionalism.

Our team comprises many different types of extra-ordinary people; we are not looking for one ‘set’ of skills but instead are looking for people who share our vision to do something different; something innovative, high quality and something that achieves something amazing for the people we work with.

Whether you’re new to the field or building on existing experience, you’ll find excellent opportunities to grow your skills and progress your career within a supportive and award-winning organisation.

This is your chance to be part of a meaningful journey that transforms lives every day!

About the RoleWe have several opportunities available throughout the Eastbourne area including on site accommodation services and visiting people in the community in their own homes.

What you will be doing:

Provide person-centred support to individuals with complex needs, including those with mental health diagnoses, neurodiversity, or trauma backgrounds. Assist clients in developing independent living skills within accommodation settings or their own homes, promoting dignity and social inclusion. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement tailored care plans, monitor progress, and manage risks effectively. Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with safeguarding and health and safety standards. Engage with clients compassionately, fostering trust and encouraging positive outcomes.

Benefits

You will receive full induction training and continued professional development Excellent support from experienced management and the wider clinical leadership team Access to our EAP program offering telephone support, full counselling services and discounts on a range of shops and services A wellbeing day in addition to annual leave, to use however you wish 28 days annual leave, increasing with length of service up to 5 additional days Staff recognition and rewards. Monthly workshops with our Clinical Team as well as access to our library of previous sessions

Requirements

We're seeking someone who is:

Empathetic, patient and passionate about supporting people with mental health needs. Confident engaging with individuals with neurodiversity or complex backgrounds. Has experience (or is keen to learn) therapeutic de-escalation and crisis-intervention techniques. Adaptable, proactive, and able to respond to changing needs.

Full training will be provided so if you feel you can embed our values and offer quality support to enable people to achieve their goals, we want to hear from you