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Team Leader 

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>This is an exciting opportunity to join the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team in Eastbourne</p>
<p>As part of our ambition to deliver outstanding care we are looking to recruit a Peer Support Worker to complement our existing multi-disciplinary team. If you have had your own experience of mental health issues and would like to support others in their recovery, please apply.</p>
<p>For those candidates requiring a VISA to work in the UK, please be aware that significant knowledge and experience of at least 2 years, (preferably within the NHS) is required to meet the pay threshold for a Health and Care Visa.</p>
<p>We are building a new hospital in Bexhill to replace our inpatient services at the Department of Psychiatry. This means that, if you are successful in your application, you will be transferred to the new facilities when it opens in 2026.</p>
  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>We are looking for an expert by experience that has lived experience of mental health issues, to support the delivery of interventions through the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment tam. . As an integral and highly valued member of our multi-disciplinary team, the Peer Support Worker will provide formalised peer support and practical assistance to service users, empowering them to regain control over their lives and their own unique recovery process.Working collaboratively alongside service users, the Peer Support Worker builds on a person's ability, strengths and their links to social and community services. In the role you will work in partnership with multiple agencies in the community. Peer Support Workers engage with mental health service users to show empathy, share experience, inspire hope and promote recovery with the aim of assisting service users to gain and maintain independence in the community. The Peer Support Worker will assist service users in raising aspirations and developing personal goals, co-produce and co-facilitate groups (where possible) and increasing individual occupational performance and participation.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>This small, friendly, multi-disciplinary team is based at the Department of Psychiatry in Eastbourne.</p>
<p>You will be supported by the team leader and the wider MDT. You will be provided with individual clinical supervision, and opportunities to link with other Peer Support Workers and other services for peer support and development.</p>
<p>As a service we offer a real commitment to support your continuing professional development through a variety of internal and external training opportunities and university accredited courses.</p>
<p>The base for this post is in Eastbourne, however the team regularly works flexibly and remotely using a range of digital solutions for meetings and consultations.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>26 November 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 3</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £24,937 to £26,598 a year
      
        pro rata
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
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          Part-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>354-AE-21235</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Dept of Psychiatry (Moving to Coombe Valley Hospital Sept 2026)</p>
      <p>Kings Drive</p>
      <p>Eastbourne</p>
            <p>BN21 2UD</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
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<li>To support individuals and groups using a Peer approach</li>
<li>To be a positive role model for other people overcoming mental health challenges, other workers and members of the public</li>
<li>To use parts of your recovery story to inspire hope in others where appropriate</li>
<li>To use appropriate skills in engaging with individuals with mental health challenges, eg asking open-ended questions, validating strengths and experiences and using empowering language to overcome negative self-talk</li>
<li>To support and enable individuals with mental health challenges to resolve conflicts and regain control, responsibility, hope and enjoyment based on the principles of peer supported recovery such as sharing your personal recovery story</li>
<li>To support service users in identifying both strengths and early signs of relapse. To support service users in identifying possible triggers or causes of relapse</li>
<li>To provide support to individuals in gaining choice, developing and managing meaning and purpose of life and independence, and maintaining dignity and self respect</li>
<li>To support individuals in meeting holistic needs (education, welfare, employment, financial, leisure, housing, spiritual, etc) in partnership with other individuals, care team and agencies and within a recovery environment</li>
<li>To promote and make service users aware of personal strengths and social networks, and highlight their ability to engage with these</li>
<li>To deliver educational training to service users (as appropriate)</li>
<li>To engage actively in peer and professional supervision and apply the learning to working with clients of the service</li>
<li>To support access and facilitation of activity sessions both on a one-to-one and group basis for service users</li>
<li>To ensure all service users are aware of activities which may be of benefit to them and how these can be accessed</li>
<li>To undertake any other such duties as may reasonably fall within the remit of the post, as required by the Manager/Supervisor</li>
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      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <ul>
<li>To support individuals and groups using a Peer approach</li>
<li>To be a positive role model for other people overcoming mental health challenges, other workers and members of the public</li>
<li>To use parts of your recovery story to inspire hope in others where appropriate</li>
<li>To use appropriate skills in engaging with individuals with mental health challenges, eg asking open-ended questions, validating strengths and experiences and using empowering language to overcome negative self-talk</li>
<li>To support and enable individuals with mental health challenges to resolve conflicts and regain control, responsibility, hope and enjoyment based on the principles of peer supported recovery such as sharing your personal recovery story</li>
<li>To support service users in identifying both strengths and early signs of relapse. To support service users in identifying possible triggers or causes of relapse</li>
<li>To provide support to individuals in gaining choice, developing and managing meaning and purpose of life and independence, and maintaining dignity and self respect</li>
<li>To support individuals in meeting holistic needs (education, welfare, employment, financial, leisure, housing, spiritual, etc) in partnership with other individuals, care team and agencies and within a recovery environment</li>
<li>To promote and make service users aware of personal strengths and social networks, and highlight their ability to engage with these</li>
<li>To deliver educational training to service users (as appropriate)</li>
<li>To engage actively in peer and professional supervision and apply the learning to working with clients of the service</li>
<li>To support access and facilitation of activity sessions both on a one-to-one and group basis for service users</li>
<li>To ensure all service users are aware of activities which may be of benefit to them and how these can be accessed</li>
<li>To undertake any other such duties as may reasonably fall within the remit of the post, as required by the Manager/Supervisor</li>
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        <li>A recognised qualification in an area related to the workplace or equivalent technical/life skills</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of a commitment to lifelong learning</li>
        
        <li>Health care or relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent skills</li>
        
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          Knowledge &amp; Experience
        
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        <li>Experience of working with people with Psychosis/Complex mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity</li>
        
        <li>Experience working as part of a team</li>
        
        <li>Experience of being supervised</li>
        
        <li>Lived experience of Psychosis and mental health issues/difficulties</li>
        
        <li>Managing personal mental health and recovery</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of Peer Support, Recovery and Wellbeing in mental health and ability to apply this throughout your work</li>
        
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          <li>A recognised qualification in an area related to the workplace or equivalent technical/life skills</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of a commitment to lifelong learning</li>
          
          <li>Health care or relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent skills</li>
          
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          <li>Experience of working with people with Psychosis/Complex mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity</li>
          
          <li>Experience working as part of a team</li>
          
          <li>Experience of being supervised</li>
          
          <li>Lived experience of Psychosis and mental health issues/difficulties</li>
          
          <li>Managing personal mental health and recovery</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of Peer Support, Recovery and Wellbeing in mental health and ability to apply this throughout your work</li>
          
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    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  

  


 

      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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      <p>Dept of Psychiatry (Moving to Coombe Valley Hospital Sept 2026)</p>
      <p>Kings Drive</p>
      <p>Eastbourne</p>
            <p>BN21 2UD</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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          <p>Dept of Psychiatry (Moving to Coombe Valley Hospital Sept 2026)</p>
          <p>Kings Drive</p>
          <p>Eastbourne</p>
                    <p>BN21 2UD</p>
        
      

      
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            <p><a href="https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Peer Support Worker - Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Based on the South coast, you will be part of a vital new team created to deliver improved community-based care for people who have difficulties which could relate to a diagnosis of personality disorder or complex emotional needs.</p><p>As a Senior Peer Support Worker your expert use of your own lived experience will be essential in creating an effective service. You will deliver a trauma-informed recovery-focused Personality &amp; Trauma Response programme to support people who are at points of their care journey where distress and change can be difficult.</p><p>Following meaningful co-production, this group programme of occupational, social, peer &amp; psychological interventions will deliver consistency, enable creativity, connection and hope.</p><p>This is a key part of the exciting work being undertaken in Portsmouth and South East Hampshire in response to the Community Mental Health Framework and is currently titled 'Personality &amp; Trauma Response'. Please visit <a href="https://healthandcare.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://healthandcare.portsmouth.gov.uk/</a> for developments to date (Please copy and paste the link into your browser)</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>This team will work with colleagues in the service and with local providers to innovate, raise awareness and share knowledge in order that people can live valued lives in their communities. This will include being part of the Recovery College team which is expanding to provide coproduced recovery-focussed education for all (carers, people who access or work in services &amp; members of the public) across the Hampshire Isle of Wight area.</p><p>The successful candidates will champion coproduction &amp; valuing lived experience, demonstrating values which will create a friendly non-judgmental and inclusive team.</p><p>We are welcoming applications from individuals with diverse life experience, demographic representation and would encourage interested candidates to come and visit to find out if we are the employer for you. We want to provide you with a supportive working environment to thrive in, giving you the work/life balance you need so we would be able to be flexible on the hours provided, as long as we meet our services users needs.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.</p><p>With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.</p><p>Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.</p><p>Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>01 December 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 4</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £27,485 to £30,162 a year
      
        Please note for part time hours the salary will be pro rata
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
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          Full-time,
        
      
        
          Part-time,
        
      
        
          Job share,
        
      
        
          Flexible working
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>348-PSE-9690</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)</p>
      <p>Milton Road</p>
      <p>Portsmouth</p>
      <p>Hampshire</p>
      <p>PO3 6AD</p>
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    <p>Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.</p><p>We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.</p><p>We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.</p>
    
  


      
  
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          Qualifications
        
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        <li>*Be committed to undertaking accredited Peer Support Worker training or has experience/qualification equivalent to Level 4 training</li>
        
        <li>*Evidence of a commitment to life-long learning</li>
        
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    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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      <p>St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)</p>
      <p>Milton Road</p>
      <p>Portsmouth</p>
      <p>Hampshire</p>
      <p>PO3 6AD</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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          <p>St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)</p>
          <p>Milton Road</p>
          <p>Portsmouth</p>
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          <p>PO3 6AD</p>
        
      

      
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            <p><a href="https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Senior Peer Support Worker

Peer Support Worker

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>An exciting opportunity is available to join the Lewes Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (NMHT) as a Peer Support Specialist. We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our multi disciplinary team based in Newhaven. Our Peer Support Specialist will have lived experience of mental health challenges. At Sussex Partnership we value the unique way in which peer workers can support our client group. The role is full time and will be client facing. There is opportunity to develop a rewarding career.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>Our growing workforce of Peer Specialists work alongside service users to build their confidence and strengthen their community support networks so that they are empowered to live well despite their mental health challenges.</p> <p>The successful candidate must be able to travel, preferably being able to drive using their own transport.</p> <p> Peer Support workers engage with mental health service users to show empathy, share experience, inspire hope and promote recovery with the aim of assisting individuals to gain and maintain independence in the community</p> <p> Peer Support workers are part of the Adult Mental Health Services multi-disciplinary Care Team. The role is to focus on the day to day holistic support needs of service users. Self-managed care is essential to this: the supported person is encouraged to assess their own needs and to develop and implement a self-management plan</p> <p> Peer support is delivered through promoting empowerment and choice and giving the opportunity for the exploration of meaning and purpose</p>   <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>In return for your skills and enthusiasm, we can offer you interesting and rewarding work in a team which prides itself in providing a high standard of care and support as well as providing excellent learning opportunities and regular supervision and support for its staff. There is a strong professional network for peer workers across the Trust with a bespoke peer training package, buddy and mentorship schemes offered alongside the regular clinical supervision they all receive within their teams.</p> <p>Please note that if you are currently receiving treatment from the same service where the post is situated, you are advised to contact the recruiting manager to discuss potential conflicts of interest before proceeding with your application.</p> <p>The hours are 37.5 and a flexible approach will be considered</p>


      
        
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  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>01 December 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
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      <p>Band 4</p>
  
  

  
  
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      £26,530 to £29,114 a year
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>354-AE-21158</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Hill Rise</p>
      <p>Church Hill</p>
      <p>Newhaven</p>
            <p>BN99HH</p>
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    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Our growing workforce of Peer Specialists work alongside service users to build their confidence and strengthen their community support networks so that they are empowered to live well despite their mental health challenges.</p> <p>The successful candidate must be able to travel, preferably being able to drive using their own transport.</p> <p> Peer Support workers engage with mental health service users to show empathy, share experience, inspire hope and promote recovery with the aim of assisting individuals to gain and maintain independence in the community</p> <p> Peer Support workers are part of the Adult Mental Health Services multi-disciplinary Care Team. The role is to focus on the day to day holistic support needs of service users. Self-managed care is essential to this: the supported person is encouraged to assess their own needs and to develop and implement a self-management plan</p> <p> Peer support is delivered through promoting empowerment and choice and giving the opportunity for the exploration of meaning and purpose</p> <p>Work is guided by a qualified professional (ie. nurse, occupational Therapist) and supervision is regularly provided to support the work</p> <p> Supervising one other Peer Support Worker if experienced</p> <p> Undertaking highly skilled and specialised support work</p> <p>Working without direct supervision (depending on level of experience)</p> <p>We run a specialised clinic that is attended by our clients and a part of the role will be supporting with this.</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Our growing workforce of Peer Specialists work alongside service users to build their confidence and strengthen their community support networks so that they are empowered to live well despite their mental health challenges.</p> <p>The successful candidate must be able to travel, preferably being able to drive using their own transport.</p> <p> Peer Support workers engage with mental health service users to show empathy, share experience, inspire hope and promote recovery with the aim of assisting individuals to gain and maintain independence in the community</p> <p> Peer Support workers are part of the Adult Mental Health Services multi-disciplinary Care Team. The role is to focus on the day to day holistic support needs of service users. Self-managed care is essential to this: the supported person is encouraged to assess their own needs and to develop and implement a self-management plan</p> <p> Peer support is delivered through promoting empowerment and choice and giving the opportunity for the exploration of meaning and purpose</p> <p>Work is guided by a qualified professional (ie. nurse, occupational Therapist) and supervision is regularly provided to support the work</p> <p> Supervising one other Peer Support Worker if experienced</p> <p> Undertaking highly skilled and specialised support work</p> <p>Working without direct supervision (depending on level of experience)</p> <p>We run a specialised clinic that is attended by our clients and a part of the role will be supporting with this.</p>
    
  


      
  
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        <li>Health care or relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent skills acquired through experience or formal teaching qualification</li>
        
        <li>A recognised Peer Support qualification</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of a commitment to lifelong learning</li>
        
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        <li>Significant experience of working with people with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity in health/social care/teaching setting</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working with groups/activities</li>
        
        <li>Experience of supervising others</li>
        
        <li>Lived experience of mental health issues/difficulties</li>
        
        <li>Managing personal mental health and recovery</li>
        
        <li>Comprehensive knowledge of Peer Support, Recovery and Wellbeing in mental health and ability to apply this throughout your work</li>
        
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          <li>Significant experience of working with people with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity in health/social care/teaching setting</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with groups/activities</li>
          
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    <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
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    <p>Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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      <p>Church Hill</p>
      <p>Newhaven</p>
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Peer Support Specialist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of adults experiencing a mental health crisis?</p><p>We are seeking a creative, compassionate Activities Co-ordinator to join our dynamic inpatient team. This fast-paced, rewarding role is central to promoting recovery and independence through meaningful, therapeutic activities.</p><p>Working closely with Occupational Therapists, nurses, and the wider multi-disciplinary team, you will plan and deliver a varied programme of social, creative, and skills-based activities - both on the ward and in the community. Using resources such as art, crafts, music, exercise, gardening, and cooking, you will engage service users in ways that enhance wellbeing and social inclusion.</p><p>Strong communication skills, experience facilitating groups, and an understanding of mental health needs are essential.</p><p>If you have the creativity and determination to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul><li>Develop and deliver engaging activity programmes tailored to individual patient needs.</li><li>Facilitate group sessions and 1:1 activities that promote wellbeing and recovery.</li><li>Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to support therapeutic goals.</li><li>Maintain accurate records and contribute to clinical discussions and reviews.</li><li>Assist with risk assessments for activities and venues.</li><li>Support patients during therapeutic leave and community-based activities.</li><li>Promote protected mealtimes and assist with personal care when required.</li><li>Handle activity-related finances in line with Trust policies.</li><li>Attend handovers, meetings, and contribute to service development initiatives.</li></ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>At <strong>Somerset NHS Foundation Trust</strong>, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:</p><ul><li><strong>Flexible working options</strong> to help you balance work and life</li><li><strong>NHS pension scheme</strong> for long-term financial security</li><li><strong>Generous annual leave allowance</strong> to recharge and relax</li><li>A strong focus on <strong>career development</strong> to help you grow and achieve your potential</li></ul><p>Additionally, you'll gain access to our <strong>Blue Light Card</strong>, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.</p><p>We are proud to foster a <strong>diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce</strong>, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.</p><p><strong>Why Somerset?</strong> Somerset offers the perfect blend of <strong>idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty</strong>, and <strong>breathtaking coastlines</strong>, with vibrant cities like <strong>Bristol</strong>, <strong>Bath</strong>, and <strong>Exeter </strong>just a short drive away - and only two hours to <strong>London</strong>.</p><p>The region is home to excellent <strong>educational facilities</strong>, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.</p><p><strong>Somerset truly has it all</strong> - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.</p>


      
        
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  <p>27 November 2025</p>

  
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    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
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  <p>184-OL-GR-3218</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Rowan Ward</p>
      <p>56 Preston Road</p>
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      <p>BA20 2BX</p>
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    <p>As an Activities Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for:</p><ul><li>Identifying and implementing patient-centred activities that are meaningful and enjoyable.</li><li>Encouraging participation through motivation and rapport-building.</li><li>Planning and organising weekly activity timetables, including therapeutic leave.</li><li>Observing and reporting patient behaviour and progress to the clinical team.</li><li>Supporting the Occupational Therapist in group facilitation and rehabilitation planning.</li><li>Ensuring all activities are risk-assessed and appropriate for the patient group.</li><li>Maintaining equipment inventories and advising on resource needs.</li><li>Upholding Trust policies on confidentiality, safeguarding, equality, and infection control.</li><li>Participating in supervision, training, and continuous professional development.</li></ul>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>As an Activities Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for:</p><ul><li>Identifying and implementing patient-centred activities that are meaningful and enjoyable.</li><li>Encouraging participation through motivation and rapport-building.</li><li>Planning and organising weekly activity timetables, including therapeutic leave.</li><li>Observing and reporting patient behaviour and progress to the clinical team.</li><li>Supporting the Occupational Therapist in group facilitation and rehabilitation planning.</li><li>Ensuring all activities are risk-assessed and appropriate for the patient group.</li><li>Maintaining equipment inventories and advising on resource needs.</li><li>Upholding Trust policies on confidentiality, safeguarding, equality, and infection control.</li><li>Participating in supervision, training, and continuous professional development.</li></ul>
    
  


      
  
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    <p>Somerset NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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            <p><a href="https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Activities Co-Ordinator

<strong>Make a Difference in Mental Health Care -SUPPORT WORKER Positions Available!Are you a Mental Health Support Worker, looking for a dynamic and rewarding career? We are a leading NHS Framework &amp; Private sector supply agency searching for compassionate and Support Workers to join our team!Pertemps Medical Professionals are currently recruiting for Support Workers for our prestigious private client based in Blackpool and the surrounding regions; a mixture of shift patterns to include early, lates, long days and nights with competitive rates being offered.If you are looking to travel further afield, we offer Support Worker positions in various locations across London and the Home Counties, including:</strong> <ul> <li><strong>Essex</strong></li><li><strong>London</strong></li><li><strong>Surrey</strong></li><li><strong>Hertfordshire</strong></li><li><strong>Buckinghamshire</strong></li><li><strong>Middlesex</strong></li><li><strong>Cumbria</strong></li><li><strong>And more!</strong></li></ul> <strong>Rates</strong> <ul> <li><strong>Days Approx. £13 Per Hour(PAYE) Dependant on experience &amp; client approval</strong></li><li><strong>Nights/Sat Approx. £13 Per Hour (PAYE) Dependant on experience &amp; client approval</strong></li><li><strong>Sundays/bank holidays Approx. £14 Per Hour (PAYE) Dependant on experience &amp; client approval</strong></li></ul> <strong>Do you have the right to work in the UK?WE ARE NOT ABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP - PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND IF YOUR APPLICATION REQUIRES SPONSORSHIPThis is a crucial requirement for the role. We cannot sponsor visas and applications without the correct right to work documentation or from WHO Red Listed Countries will be deleted.Must be a car driver due to some of the more remote locations.Why Choose Us?</strong> <ul> <li><strong>Flexible Work Options: Choose full-time or part-time positions to fit your schedule.</strong></li><li><strong>Variety &amp; Choice: Work in diverse locations and experience different healthcare settings.</strong></li><li><strong>Fast-Track Registration: Get started quickly with our streamlined registration process.</strong></li><li><strong>Support &amp; Development: We offer ongoing support for CPD,and mandatory training.</strong></li><li><strong>Join a Leading Agency: Be part of a trusted and respected agency within the NHS.</strong></li></ul> <strong>Ready to Make a Positive Impact?If you're a passionate Support Worker with the right to work in the UK, we want to hear from you! Send your CV today and start your rewarding career in mental health care!</strong>

Senior Mental Health Support Worker

<p>We are looking for a number of experienced mental health support workers for ad hoc shift cover across the West Yorkshire in both adult and young persons services.</p> <p>These roles would suit those who need some flexibility in their working patterns as you can work around your availability and other commitments.</p> <p>Services vary between temporary accommodation and supported living services and you should have experience of support people with a variety of mental heatlh needs, including substance misuse, learnming disability and other diagnosed mental health conditions.</p> <p>Working with Blu tech you will receive weekly pay, accrue paid annual leave, be provided access to free update training where appropriate, with certificates provided, and be given a named consultant as your main point of contact.</p> <p>Blu tech Consulting Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employment Agency. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status</p>

Mental Health Support Worker

<p>We are looking for a number of experienced mental health support workers for ad hoc shift cover across the North East in both adult and young persons services.</p> <p>These roles would suit those who need some flexibility in their working patterns as you can work around your availability and other commitments.</p> <p>Services vary between temporary accommodation and supported living services and you should have experience of support people with a variety of mental heatlh needs, including substance misuse, learnming disability and other diagnosed mental health conditions.</p> <p>Working with Blu tech you will receive weekly pay, accrue paid annual leave, be provided access to free update training where appropriate, with certificates provided, and be given a named consultant as your main point of contact.</p> <p>Blu tech Consulting Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employment Agency. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status</p>

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