Empowering Mental Health Support Worker

Response Organisation; Oxford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 37 days

Training and development

Counselling support

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Response Organisation in Oxford is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Support Worker to help people living with serious mental health challenges build confidence and independence. The role involves daily living support, fostering safe, inclusive environments, and collaborating with health professionals.

You don't need prior mental health experience; full training is provided. The job includes 37 hours per week, bank holidays, on-call rota, and opportunities for personal development and

Qualifications

• Empathy and effective communication with residents
• No prior mental health experience required
• Willingness to participate in on-call rota and weekend/evening shifts

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living skills, wellbeing and independence
• Build positive, trusting relationships
• Encourage personal goals and community involvement
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, families and support networks
• Promote mental and physical wellbeing
• Create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment
• Learn and apply therapeutic approaches including Talk Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed Care

Skills

Compassionate

Motivated

Good communication

Empathetic

Job description

Response Organisation in Oxford is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Support Worker to help people living with serious mental health challenges build confidence and independence. The role involves daily living support, fostering safe, inclusive environments, and collaborating with health professionals.

You don't need prior mental health experience; full training is provided. The job includes 37 hours per week, bank holidays, on-call rota, and opportunities for personal development and