Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Staying Well Practitioner

The closing date is 05 April 2026

Job summary

We're looking forStaying Well Practitionersto join our team in Hastings which is co-produced with Southdown, a VCSE partner in Sussex.

We are looking for experienced and registered mental health professionals from all disciplines, including Social Workers, M H Nurses and OT's. For these roles it is essential you are registeredwith NMC/HCPC/Social Work England & that you have experience of crisis assessment in any setting that provides a safety care plan

The service operates every day, the shifts are Monday to Friday 4pm until 11pm and weekends 2pm until 11pm withgenerous enhancements for evening and weekend working.

Main duties of the job

Based on a 'crisis caf' model, the service provides an opportunity for anyone over 18 years experiencing a mental health crisis, including a self- defined crisis, to attend as an alternative to A&E. They will find a welcoming environment with a supportive and responsive team of mental health workers available.

As a registered mental health professional, we ask you to support Recovery Workers in delivering person centred care in a safe, supportive and therapeutic environment, that is conducive to reducing emotional and psychological distress, promoting independence, and assist in the recovery for all adult mental health users of services in the community.

Sussex Partnership mental health professionals on site are Trusted Assessors and are able to ensure a smooth transition into crisis services should this be required without the need for further assessment, meaning signposting to A&E can be avoided.

The skills we are looking for from Practitioners in our Staying Well services would be:-Experience of working in mental health services-Knowledgeable of psycho-social factors which can precipitate crisis and impact on the safety and wellbeing of service users.-Be experienced in offering psycho-social interventions to those with mental health difficulties.-Knowledgeable of factors which can impact on safety for all staff working collaboratively to deliver person centred care in crisis.-Have experience of crisis assessment in any setting that provides a safety care plan.

About us

Career Progression:We are committed to providing a working environment where you can progress your career. We will support you to develop your skillset in this challenging and rewarding work setting.

Key Benefits:Excellent NHS Pension, Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 27 days + 8 bank holidays), Access to NHS discount schemes, support from our organisational wellbeing team, with supervision reflective practice, and opportunities for training and development

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is committed to becoming a diverse employer and inclusive workplace. If you have specific needs or a disability and require support throughout the application or recruitment process, we can help.

Mission and Values:Our mission is to champion the rights of people with mental health difficulties and learning disabilities, working with system partners to improve the care they receive. For more information on the SPFT Recruitment Process and FAQs please: click here

Date posted

23 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

354-AE-21273

Job locations

Hastings

Wellbeing Centre, Carisbrooke House, Stockleigh Road,

Hastings

TN38 0JP

Job description

Job responsibilities

essential Essential

Registered Nurse, Social Work England or HCPC registered professional with current registration appropriate to the job role.
Degree/diploma level supplemented by specialist qualification, training, experience, courses to masters level equivalent relevant to the care group
Evidence of post registration training in relevant service area
Extensive post qualifying experience in relevant service area
Experience of supervising staff and students
Comprehensive knowledge of interventions specific to service area
Awareness of Trust policies and service specification
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills with staff, patients, families, carers and professionals
Able to establish links with other services and professionals
Able to effectively manage risk
Participate in service development
Able to lead clinical discussions in team
Able to use Trust IT systems to enter patient information, case notes, risk, Care Notes

Desirable

Lived experience of mental illness

Job description

Job responsibilities

essential Essential

Registered Nurse, Social Work England or HCPC registered professional with current registration appropriate to the job role.
Degree/diploma level supplemented by specialist qualification, training, experience, courses to masters level equivalent relevant to the care group
Evidence of post registration training in relevant service area
Extensive post qualifying experience in relevant service area
Experience of supervising staff and students
Comprehensive knowledge of interventions specific to service area
Awareness of Trust policies and service specification
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills with staff, patients, families, carers and professionals
Able to establish links with other services and professionals
Able to effectively manage risk
Participate in service development
Able to lead clinical discussions in team
Able to use Trust IT systems to enter patient information, case notes, risk, Care Notes

Desirable

Lived experience of mental illness

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Qualified and registered Nurse Social Worker or Occupational Therapist

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Qualified and registered Nurse Social Worker or Occupational Therapist

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).