Trustees

Would you like to advocate for people living with HIV, ensuring that they receive the support they need to live a life free of stigma and discrimination?

The Sussex Beacon has just celebrated 30 years of providing care and support for people living with HIV. We are at a very exciting stage of the...

Bank Chef

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team of Chefs at The Sussex Beacon. We are looking for a Chef to provide cover for sickness, holidays and weekends, sometimes at short notice. You will assist the Head Chef in providing a high quality…

The Sussex Beacon Appoints New CEO

Rachel Brett CEO

The Trustees of The Sussex Beacon are delighted to announce the appointment of Rachel Brett as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 2024.

Rachel will be joining The Sussex Beacon from YMCA Downslink, where she has held the position of Director of Children & Young People since 2015. Rachel is a qualified social worker and...

Jason Sutton: A New Patron of The Sussex Beacon

We are delighted to announce Jason Sutton has become a Patron of The Sussex Beacon. Known to many as “Miss Jason”, Jason’s work as a drag performer has thrilled audiences across the nation for many years. His unique style has made him a favourite of people of all ages.

Paul Hilly, Chair of The Sussex Beacon...

HIV & Self-Stigma Workshop

“Internalised stigma” or “self-stigma” occurs when a person takes on the negative ideas and stereotypes about people living with HIV and starts to apply these to themselves.

On Friday 26th May (1030am – 3pm), The Sussex Beacon will be holding the second workshop on self-stigma, for women living with HIV. This time it will be led...

Registered Nurse

Salary up to £20 per hour

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time or full-time RN/RMN to join our community hospital.

You will have an interest in HIV, mental health and/or other long-term chronic health conditions.

We are looking for a flexible practitioner, who is willing to expand your knowledge of HIV and related conditions.

You should have...

Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Course

The Sussex Beacon will be running a Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Course from Tuesday 18th April, for anyone living with HIV in Sussex. In this 8-week course Mindfulness Specialist Nicky Mouat will explain key principles and practices that can help improve our emotional well-being, improve our ability to cope with life’s challenges, lower levels of anxiety...

Creche Workers

We are looking to recruit new creche workers to specifically run our creche, to enable mothers to attend our women’s groups.

We currently run approximately 10 women’s groups per year and the days of the week vary so successful candidates would be contacted on an ad hoc basis.

Applicants must have:

Experience working with children Good communication skills Great activity...