Do you want to use your experience to support the mental health of children and young people? We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Peer Youth Mental Health Worker to join our team and support the delivery of our successful young people's service, BeOK.

Hours: Part Time - 30 hours per week.

Contract: Fixed term contract to end of March 2027 with potential to extend

Location: Littlehampton or Worthing main base with some travel to other West Sussex Mind buildings and areas including the Manhood Peninsula

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

Overview of Peer Youth Mental Health Worker

Could you make a real difference to the lives of local young people?

West Sussex Mind is looking for a Peer Youth Mental Health Worker to join our successful young people's service, BeOK. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive and dedicated team working together to help young people aged 16-25 improve their mental health and wellbeing.

The peer element of this role recognises the value of lived experience in supporting others. We particularly welcome applications from people who have personal experience of mental health challenges and accessing support as a young person, and who feel ready to use that experience in a positive and supportive way to help others.

You may also have experience working with young people in roles such as youth work, school pastoral support, housing services, or similar settings, which you can bring to our team.

About you

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of young people's mental health, gained through lived experience, training, or professional work.

You will be:

* Enthusiastic about recovery-focused mental health support

* Comfortable sharing appropriate lived experience to support and inspire others

* A strong team player who works well with colleagues and volunteers

* Creative, flexible and confident engaging young people in different types of activities

About the Peer Youth Mental Health Worker role

As a Peer Youth Mental Health Worker, you will support young people through a range of activities and opportunities designed to improve wellbeing and build confidence.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Contributing to and leading face-to-face and online social, creative and leisure activities for young people

* Delivering recovery-focused one-to-one sessions, group support and learning opportunities

* Working closely with Youth Mental Health Workers and volunteers to ensure young people receive the best possible support

For more information about the role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

Location and travel

Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own transport, as the role involves working across a wide area including travel across the Manhood Peninsula. Mileage will be paid for travel beyond the agreed base.

How to apply:

Please find an application form, guidance notes and job description for further details on our wbesite

Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 15th April 2026

Interview date: Thursday 23rd April 2026 at Maltravers Drive, Littlehampton, BN17 5EY

If you are unable to make the interview date for any reason, please indicate this on your application form.

Please email completed applications to our people team

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.

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