Location
Brighton & Hove, Sussex, United Kingdom
Type
Full Time
Salary (£)
27,485 – 30,162 per year
About Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has built its reputation on care that goes beyond the clinic. They work in local communities, supporting people through life’s toughest challenges with warmth and respect. Their teams are known for pulling together, sharing skills, and giving service users the confidence to move forward. If you’ve been looking for a place where your work directly changes lives, you’ll feel at home here.
Job details
Benefits
- Career growth – develop your skills while working with a multi-disciplinary team
- Supportive team – collaborate with nurses, therapists, and social workers who value your input
- Community impact – help service users build lasting stability in their daily lives
- Training opportunities – access to continuous development to strengthen your career path
- NHS staff benefits – pension, generous leave, and wellbeing support
Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, with commitment to ongoing development
- At least three years of experience supporting people with mental health needs
- Ability to listen and communicate effectively across different levels
- Confidence working unsupervised in varied settings
- Skill in building positive relationships with service users and carers
- Willingness to provide practical help with daily living and empower independence
- Awareness of diversity and a commitment to equal opportunities
Desirable
- First-hand experience of emotional distress
- Experience of mental health services as a carer or service user
Salary Details
The role is a Band 4 NHS post, with a salary range of £27,485 to £30,162 per year, plus standard NHS benefits.
About the Role
This is more than a support job, it’s about building trust and walking alongside people as they face life’s hardest moments. As a Support Time and Recovery (STR) Worker, you’ll work closely with lead practitioners, helping to manage a small but complex caseload.
Your work will range from supporting people in crisis to helping them manage medication, running small groups, and offering steady social and practical support. Every task connects to a bigger purpose: improving someone’s quality of life and giving them tools to move forward.
You’ll join a strong, well-staffed team including nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, and psychologists, each bringing their own strengths to the table. Together, you’ll make sure service users don’t just get care, but care that counts.
Key Responsibilities
- Support lead practitioners with caseloads to ensure consistent care
- Help patients in crisis and provide calm, practical guidance
- Assist with medication-related needs to promote safe routines
- Run group sessions that encourage connection and recovery
- Build long-term relationships with service users to support lasting stability
- Provide practical daily living support that makes independence achievable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
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.
From 6 April 2017, Skilled Worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. They welcome applicants from all backgrounds to ensure their teams reflect the communities they serve.
Employer Details
- Company Name: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Address: Brighton & Hove, Sussex, United Kingdom
- Contact: HR Recruitment Team
Reference Number
STR-BRIGHTON-2025
How To Apply
Don’t wait on this one. If you’re ready to bring your skills and heart into a role that changes lives, send your application today.
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