Resettled Refugee Mental Health Support Worker

Salary: £29,406 per annum

Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term Contract - 2 year contract from time of appointment

Location: Based within our Chichester team, although the role covers West Sussex and travel is required

Holiday Entitlement: 25 days per year rising to 27 days after 2 years

West Sussex Mind Values:  Excellence, Equitable, Open, Together, Curious, Unstoppable 

National Mind Excellence Awards 2025: Winner for Equality & Diversity; Highly Commended for Effective Services

Overview

West Sussex Mind (WS Mind) aims to raise awareness, increase understanding of and reduce stigma around mental health in communities in West Sussex. To be effective at this the charity understands that it needs to target resources and efforts to reach groups and communities where support around this is most needed. Alongside this WS Mind is also striving to reach individuals, groups and communities who may feel excluded and are not currently accessing existing mental health advice, information and support in an effective way.

Our work

The successful candidate will provide one-to-one and group goal-focused mental health support, in person, by phone or online. You will work alongside our wider Pathfinder teams to link those you support into the Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams.

The role will also include liaising with partners and professionals, including signposting service users to other organisations.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting mental health and wellbeing
• Understands the complex challenges refugees may face and the impact of trauma, displacement, and resettlement
• Can build trust with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Can work confidently both independently and as part of a wider team.

Why join West Sussex Mind?

This is more than a job – it is an opportunity to have unique role that makes a tangible difference to people navigating the challenges of displacement and resettlement. You will be part of a supportive organisation that is committed to equity, inclusion and community wellbeing.

Join us and in return we will offer regular supervision, training, progression opportunities, employee assistance and a generous leave allowance.

How to apply:

Please find below an application form, guidance notes and job description for further details.

If you would like to have an informal discussion prior to applying, please contact Stuart Ruffell on stuart.ruffell@westsussexmind.org to arrange this.

C losing date: 9.00am on Monday 20th April 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 27t h April 2026

Please email completed applications to: people_team@westsussexmind.org

Please note we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post, you must therefore be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time once we receive sufficient applications and encourage all interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

No agencies or CVs

West Sussex Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Here is a link to our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion statement - West Sussex Mind | Equality, diversity and inclusion statement