Location
Sussex, United Kingdom
Type
Full Time
Salary (ÂŁ)
26,530 – 29,114 per year
About Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
They’re not just another NHS Trust. Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust runs on purpose, not autopilot. Their Sussex Eating Disorder Service (SEDS) offers people real chances to recover, not just cope. They’re developing a brand-new Inpatient Transition Pathway (ITP) that’s designed to soften the edges between inpatient and community care. They’re moving the system forward and want someone who gets what recovery really means, because they’ve lived it.
Job details
Benefits
- Skilled Worker Sponsorship – open to applicants needing UK sponsorship
- Supportive team culture – work closely with a multidisciplinary group who value lived experience
- Immediate start jobs UK – onboarding support and a clear path to getting started
- Career growth – access to professional development and co-production opportunities
- Impactful work – help others transition to recovery and live beyond the diagnosis
Requirements
- Lived experience of recovering from an eating disorder
- Health or NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience
- Peer Support Qualification – recognised and relevant to the role
- Group work experience – confident leading or co-facilitating sessions
- Experience in mental health support – either paid or voluntary
- Lifelong learner – keen to grow, learn, and share that with others
Salary Details
They’re offering between £26,530 and £29,114 annually. On top of that, there’s the human reward of helping someone believe they can make it.
About the Role
The SEDS Peer Support Worker is more than a job title – it’s a voice of lived truth in a clinical world. Sitting at the heart of a team creating a softer landing between inpatient and community care, this role invites you to model hope and recovery. You’ll use your own journey to help others find a path out of disordered eating.
It’s not about reliving the past – it’s about showing someone that recovery isn’t a theory. It’s possible, because you’ve done it. Your story, your scars, your strength – they matter here.
They’re looking for someone who’s not afraid to show up with realness. You’ll be co-producing groups, shaping care plans, supporting families, and keeping recovery human. The ITP is new, bold, and needs your voice in the room.
Key Responsibilities
- Help prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and support timely discharges
- Co-create support groups and co-facilitate recovery sessions
- Use your own recovery story to build trust and connection
- Collaborate with the wider team on treatment planning
- Engage families and carers in the process with empathy
- Work within your role’s boundaries while staying open and proactive
- Champion co-production and help link clients with community resources
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role falls under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS check to review any past criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Equal Opportunity Statement
They welcome applications from all backgrounds, particularly those who bring unique perspectives shaped by lived experience. They’re about equity, not just equality.
Employer Details
- Company Name: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Address: Sussex, United Kingdom
- Contact: Available on request
Reference Number
SEDS/PeerSupport/2025
How To Apply
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