Location
Brighton & Hove, United Kingdom
Type
Full Time
Salary (£)
26,530 – 29,114 per year
About Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
At Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, they’re not just providing mental health care – they’re rebuilding lives. Based in vibrant Brighton & Hove, their Community Rehab Team (CRT) helps people with long-term mental health challenges get back to living independently, building real relationships and skills. Their team thrives on creativity, flexibility, and shared responsibility, and they’re deeply committed to helping every individual regain their footing.
Job details
Benefits
- Skilled Worker Sponsorship – Welcoming overseas applicants who meet criteria
- Flexible working hours – Weekday-focused shifts with agreed time-off for weekend duties
- Supportive work environment – Multidisciplinary team approach that values your voice
- Career development – Venepuncture and physical health training available
- Purposeful impact – Help people facing serious mental health struggles rebuild trust and daily life
Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) – Plus a desire for ongoing learning
- 3+ years of mental health support experience – Strong background in complex care
- Empathy and resilience – A calm presence, even when the pressure’s on
- Solid communication skills – Able to listen deeply and respond with clarity
- Adaptability – Confident working unsupervised in diverse environments
- Team spirit – Willing to co-create innovative solutions with peers and clients
Salary Details
Annual salary ranges from £26,530 to £29,114, pro-rata for 30 hours weekly, with weekend hours compensated during the week.
About the Role
Working with Brighton CRT, you’ll support people living with psychosis, often with a history of strained relationships with services. Many will be facing challenges like substance use, past trauma, or housing instability. This isn’t your average care job – it’s relational, long-term, and grounded in hope. You’ll work closely with Lead Practitioners to provide daily support, help with medications, and guide clients toward meaningful rehabilitation goals. There’s also space to lead or support group activities that promote skill-building and connection.
This role calls for someone who can stay the course with those society often overlooks. Your presence, consistency, and creative thinking could be the turning point in someone’s recovery journey.
Key Responsibilities
- Support complex mental health needs – Work with clients facing deep-rooted challenges
- Strengthen independence – Help clients rebuild daily routines, life skills, and confidence
- Assist with medication and health routines – Including potential training in venepuncture
- Co-facilitate community groups – Foster connection, engagement, and recovery
- Maintain continuity – Offer consistent, trusting support over the long term
- Handle crisis or duty tasks – Offer calm, skilled responses when things feel tough
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role falls under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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’re proud to be an inclusive employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged, regardless of background, identity, or ability.
Employer Details
- Company Name: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Address: Brighton & Hove, United Kingdom
- Contact: Via NHS Jobs portal
Reference Number
354-PC-21493
How To Apply
Got experience and heart for complex mental health care? Apply now and help make real change happen for those who need it most.
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