Sussex Oakleaf is a dynamic and value-driven charitable organisation supporting vulnerable adults in a wide range of services across East and West Sussex. Our mission is to enable people to survive crisis and recover control in their lives.

We are looking to recruit up to four posts in our newly created Youth Mental Health Service. The service is for (16-25 year olds) working in partnership with Coastal Mind.

The role entails outreach into young people's settings to develop and provide recovery focused 1:1 and group support and learning opportunities. You will be required to develop and maintain strong partnerships and links with young people services in the local area including local colleges and CAMHS.  Through focused 1:1 work and group activities you will be using a variety of skills and tools to promote self-management and mental wellbeing.

If you :-

·         Are passionate in making a positive difference to the lives of young adults experiencing mental health difficulties

·         Have experience of working with young people with mental health problems

·         Enthusiastic and passionate about recovery focused mental health work.

·         Have the ability to effectively manage a diverse caseload of clients in the community and develop group work with young people to promote their wellbeing.

·         Are a strong team player

Then, we are looking for you to join Sussex Oakleaf and help develop our new and exciting service.

To find out more, please contact Mark Savage - Service Manager or Ewa Jednaszewska -  Project Coordinator for an informal discussion about this position, or to arrange a visit to the Service. Details about the role is also available in the job description attached.

Further information, including details on how to apply can be found via our website

 If you have any queries, please contact the HR Department

Please be sure to quote the reference number in enquiries and applications and state your preferred area of work - Horsham, Crawley, East Grinstead, Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath.

Interviews will be held on: Thursday 15th June 2017.

Please Note: it is not standard practice to acknowledge receipt of applications, however, if you are successful in the shortlisting process, you will be contacted by a member of the interview panel to confirm an interview on the 7th June 2017.

Closing date Wednesday, June 7th 2017

Community Base do not take part in the recruitment process. If you wish to apply for any of the opportunities advertised, please contact the organisation direct.