Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the Mental Health Homeless Team (MHHT). This is a one-year fixed term contract focused on supporting our colleagues and residents at Phase One Hostel in Brighton.
Main duties of the job
Based in East Brighton Community Mental Health Centre, MHHT is a small multi-disciplinary specialist team providing assessment, treatment and support to homeless or insecurely housed people who have a severe and enduring mental illness and who may have additional substance misuse problems. You will conduct complex assessments and risk assessments in a variety of settings and manage a complex caseload as a lead practitioner.
Phase One is a mixed gender 52 bed high support hostel for single homeless people with complex support needs. The service works with clients who are vulnerable with chaotic lifestyles to increase self-esteem and create a space where they can begin to address the issues at the root cause of their homelessness, make the changes necessary to lead more settled lives, and realise their aspirations and goals. Phase One works with homeless men and women with in a person-centred, trauma-informed way to address issues of substance use, mental health and offending behaviour whilst empowering people to take responsibility and move towards the goal of gaining stability in their lives.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description document for full details on the role and responsibilities. For an informal discussion or visit please contact Emily Cooper, Clinical Lead on 07471 034102 or email [email protected]
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This advert is for Community Mental Health Nurse, MH Homeless Team with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Worthing, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (community and district) role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 pa. The contract type is 1 year (One year fixed term contract). The application deadline is 09 Jun 2026.
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