Recovery Support Worker Role with Sponsorship in London: Make a Real Difference, Apply Now

Join a team that transforms lives through compassion, care, and recovery support.

Location: London, United Kingdom
Type: Full Time
Salary (£): 32,199 – 34,876 per year

About South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust
They’re one of the UK’s leading mental health trusts, supporting communities across South West London. Their Early Intervention Service focuses on helping people who’ve experienced psychosis for the first time. Working with individuals, families, and local partners, they aim to empower recovery, promote dignity, and foster inclusion. Every day, they make mental health care more human, more connected, and more hopeful.

Job details

Benefits

• Career Growth: Structured pathways for training and professional development.
• Supportive Team: Work alongside psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and social workers who share your passion for mental health.
• Flexible Work Focus: Adapt your day around the individual needs of service users.
• Inclusive Culture: Diversity, equality, and respect are central to everything they do.

Requirements

• Completion of Care Certificate with proven competencies.
• English and Mathematics qualifications at GCSE C or above or Level 2 Functional Skills.
• At least 1 year of clinical experience engaging with service users or patients.
• Strong communication skills to handle sensitive information and build trust.
• Ability to prioritise and coordinate work independently within team settings.
• Empathy and resilience when working with individuals who may display challenging behaviour.
• Desirable: Health and Social Care Level 2/3 qualification, experience in varied clinical settings, or training in specialist skills such as ECG or Phlebotomy.

Salary Details

The annual salary ranges from £32,199 to £34,876, depending on experience.

About the Role

As a Recovery Support Worker, you’ll help individuals take charge of their recovery journey. You’ll offer time, understanding, and consistent support to people rebuilding their lives after experiencing psychosis. Your role goes beyond routine care; it’s about fostering hope and autonomy. Working alongside care coordinators, you’ll contribute to holistic care plans that promote empowerment, equality, and wellbeing.

You’ll work across community settings, ensuring that each person receives support that respects their dignity and goals. Every conversation, every visit, every bit of encouragement you offer helps restore confidence and rebuild lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support individuals in line with their care plans to promote recovery and independence.
• Build trusting relationships that help service users regain control over their lives.
• Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver seamless, person-centred care.
• Encourage positive mental health through hope, empowerment, and inclusion.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively across teams.
• Uphold confidentiality and ethical practice in every interaction.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 to assess 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 more details, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They’re committed to building a workplace that reflects the diverse communities they serve. Everyone is treated with fairness, dignity, and respect.

Employer Details

• Company Name: South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust
• Address: London, United Kingdom
• Contact: HR Recruitment Team

Reference Number: RSW-LON-1025

How To Apply:
Ready to help people find hope again? Submit your application today and join a team where every act of care matters.