Awareness and perceptions of mental health are changing.  We are in an exciting period of change and growth with an expanding team.

Just starting your career in mental health?  We’re proud to offer opportunities including award winning placements.

We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities.  We believe we can best serve our community when our team has varied skills, experiences and backgrounds.  We value experience that comes from having lived with mental health issues and that of being a user of mental health services.

Everyone benefits from;

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year, increasing by 1 day per full year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days) [pro rata].
  • Contributory pension
  • Bonus 1 day of annual leave per year over the festive period [pro rata]
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes free counselling sessions and access to a wellbeing app.
  • Training and personal development opportunities
  • Paid time off for medical appointments
  • Staff away days and socials

We are a London Living Wage employer.

Young Adults (18-25) Peer Support Worker

Salary: £28,860 per year FTE = £17,316 per annum for 22.5 hours per week
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term till 31st March 2027

We are excited to be looking for a Young Adults Peer Support Worker. You will have your own lived experience of mental ill health and be able to use this experience as well as your professional skills and knowledge, to support others.

With the expansion of our work in this area we aim to reduce waiting times, reduce the number of people going into crisis, address inequalities and support transitions from youth to adult services. We will be offering holistic and personalised care and support to service users and carers.

This role will carry caseload and deliver a range of support and person-centred interventions to meet these needs, which could include group support, one-to-one interventions and signposting where specialist advice is needed. Referrals could be young adults, careleavers, people currently under adult mental health services, or carers supporting people in the community.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about motivating and coaching individuals with mental health issues, and able to support people on their journey to recovery. As well as having an empathy with the core values of RB Mind, the successful applicants will have the skills to provide person-centred support, through one-to-one sessions and through facilitating groups. You will have an awareness of the boundaries we work within when supporting vulnerable adults. You should be enthusiastic and self-motivated, and must be able to work on your own initiative.

This is a partnership project with South West London St George’s Mental Health Trust (SWLStG), locally led by Richmond Borough Mind. There are further Peer Support Worker vacancies within Age UK, Richmond AID, and Crossroads Care requiring appropriate skills and experience. Partners will seek your permission to share your details if we have sufficient successful applications.

To apply online, please visit Charity Job.

Please ensure that your cover letter details how you meet the person specification for the role:

Peer Support Worker Young Adults Person Specification

Closing date: 4.30pm 11th October 2026.

Crisis Cafe Support Worker

Salary: £28,860 FTE (37.5 hours) per year pro rata
Hours: 18 plus per week – evening and weekend shifts
Contract: Permanent

Are you passionate about mental health and making a real difference in people’s lives? Join our dedicated team as a Crisis Café Support Worker.

You’ll provide compassionate, person-centred support to individuals experiencing mental health crises. You’ll play a key role in de-escalating crises, fostering recovery, and empowering clients to develop self-management strategies.

You’ll also facilitate group activities, collaborate with colleagues and partner agencies, and help create a welcoming, supportive environment for service users.

The role requires evening and weekend work.

What You’ll Bring:

    •    Experience working with individuals in mental health crises or with complex needs.

    •    Excellent listening, communication, and motivational skills.

    •    Resilience and a calm approach to challenging situations.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference in mental health provision and join a supportive team.

Apply now via Charity Job to be part of a service that saves lives and transforms wellbeing.

Please ensure that your cover letter details how you meet the person specification for the role:

Crisis Cafe Support Worker person specification

Closing date: 5.30pm 11th October 2026.

 

You can take a look at our Volunteer vacancies here: Volunteer Vacancies

Please contact our recruitment team with any questions: recruitment@rbmind.org