Senior Psychosocial Support Worker | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service organization in London is seeking a Senior Psychosocial Therapist Support Worker to support a demanding client group of personality disordered offenders. The role involves crisis response, group facilitation, and working closely with nursing and psychology teams. Candidates should have experience in crisis management and be prepared for ongoing training and supervision. This position offers valuable opportunities in mental health care.

Qualifications

• Ability to respond physically and confidently to crises.
• Experience in supporting vulnerable individuals.
• Knowledge of enhancing observation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Act as a security nurse during emergencies.
• Facilitate group therapy and conduct assessments.
• Support nurses and psychologists in care delivery.

Skills

Crisis response

First aid

De-escalation techniques

Group facilitation

1:1 therapy

Job description

The position involves working with a demanding client group of personality disordered offenders. You will be expected to attend regular staff support, reflective practice, and individual supervision sessions.

You must be able to respond physically and confidently to crises, including delivering first aid or employing de-escalation techniques, which you will be trained in during your induction.

You will work under supervision and guidance from the nursing and psychology teams to implement care, maintaining the dignity, privacy, and respect of offenders diagnosed with Personality Disorder.

The Senior Psychosocial Therapist Support Worker role includes supporting nurses by acting as a security nurse, responding to emergencies on a rotational basis, facilitating enhanced observations, escorting patients for appointments or leave, and supporting psychologists through group facilitation, 1:1 therapy, mentoring, and assisting with HCR-20 assessments.

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provides a wide range of mental health and substance misuse services, working closely with academic institutions and offering extensive training and research opportunities.

Key duties include acting as a response person during crises, escorting service users, assessing mental and physical health, contributing to psychological interventions, participating in supervision, respecting confidentiality, and managing resources efficiently.

This advert closes on Monday 4 Aug 2025.