Location: Based at Hastings & St Leonards Wellbeing Centre. Travelling across Hastings and Rother neighbourhoods.Salary: £28,640 per year (pro rata)Hours: 25 per weekWhat you’ll be doingSouthdown is one of the leading providers of mental health services in Sussex. We have transformed our services to provide easier access to mental health support for people across East Sussex. As Lead Peer Facilitator, you will use your lived experience of mental health challenges and seeking support from mental health services, to enable clients to find hope, connect with others and build their confidence.You’ll demonstrate excellent group facilitation skills and the ability to create psychologically safe spaces for clients. Working with a Peer Facilitator (Entry), you will co‑facilitate peer groups for people who are experiencing similar challenges and social spaces for people who have previously accessed support. These groups will use accessible activities to help participants to connect with each other and build confidence. You will mentor the Peer Facilitator (Entry) and take a leading role within the groups.Southdown will provide reflective practice, supervision and team meetings and ongoing training to support you in your role.Perks and benefitsHealth cost cash‑back scheme: access to our health insurance scheme which covers dental, optical, physical therapies and other medical treatments with the option to add greater levels of cover.Interest‑free loans: assistance with larger costs that arise such as tenancy deposits, season travel tickets or buying a car.Access to the Easit Network: discounts and incentives on train,



bus and car journeys such as 15% off eligible daily and season rail tickets.Blue Light card: access to discount services for the social care sector with savings across thousands of online shops, restaurants, and high‑street vendors.Free advice and counselling service: confidential emotional support and practical guidance from our independent telephone service.25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.What you’ll need for the roleExcellent people skills and the ability to make people feel safe and welcome.Lived experience of mental health challenges and accessing mental health services.Genuine passion for facilitating groups.Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be paid for by Southdown.What would be nicePeer Worker qualification.Experience of facilitating groups.TrainingYou’ll receive an initial induction, followed by regular in‑person training and supervisions to invest in your development and provide all the tools needed to succeed in this role. We’ll help you to gain valuable experience, continually develop your skills and build a outstanding career with the largest provider of housing, care and support in Sussex.We are a Disability Confident Employer and are fully committed to supporting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and welcome applications from all candidates that meet our job specifications. If you feel there is a barrier that potentially prevents you from applying, do get in contact with us, as we are always happy to discuss (or arrange a discussion with the recruiting manager) to explore if any reasonable adjustments can be made to support your application.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Lead Peer Facilitator - £28,640 A Year - Part Time (Toronto)
🏢 Southdown
📍 Toronto