Mental Health Support Worker

Response Organisation; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 37 days

Fully funded training

Professional qualification sponsorship

Blue Light Card discounts

Free counselling and wellbeing support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced family-friendly leave

£500 Refer-a-Friend bonus

Health cash plan

NHS-approved wellbeing app

Free DBS and flu jab

Job summary

Response Organisation in Aylesbury is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker at Harwood House. You’ll support residents with daily living skills, promote wellbeing and independence, and contribute to a caring, inclusive environment.

No previous mental health experience is required. If you are compassionate, reliable and want to make a real difference, we’ll provide training and ongoing support to help you grow in this vital role.

Qualifications

• No prior mental health experience required.
• Compassionate, motivated and team‑oriented.
• Commitment to person‑centred care.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living skills, wellbeing and independence
• Build positive, trusting relationships
• Encourage people to achieve personal goals, access education, employment and community opportunities
• Work alongside healthcare professionals, families and support networks
• Promote mental and physical wellbeing
• Help create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment
• Learn and apply therapeutic approaches including Talk Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed Care

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living.

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Mental Health Support Worker

Harwood House, Aylesbury

£27,051.44 - £28,900 per year (depending on experience)
22.5 hours per week, Monday – Sunday, shifts include days, evenings, nights and weekends.

At Response, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a happy, healthy and fulfilling life.

We're looking for compassionate, motivated people who want to support others, champion independence, and build a rewarding career in mental health.

Whether you're starting out in care, considering a career change, or already have experience supporting people, we'll give you the training, skills and support you need to make a genuine difference.

Why This Role Matters

As a Mental Health Support Worker, you'll help people living with serious mental health challenges build confidence, develop life skills, and move towards greater independence.

No two days are the same. One day you could be supporting someone to attend an appointment, learn budgeting skills, or take part in activities they enjoy. Another day you could be helping someone achieve an important personal goal they've been working towards.

The relationships you build and the support you provide can have a lasting impact on someone's recovery journey.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll:

• Support residents with daily living skills, wellbeing and independence
• Build positive, trusting relationships
• Encourage people to achieve personal goals, access education, employment and community opportunities
• Work alongside healthcare professionals, families and support networks
• Promote mental and physical wellbeing
• Help create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment
• Learn and apply therapeutic approaches including Talk Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed Care

What's In It For You?

We're invested in your career and wellbeing.

37 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

Fully funded training and professional development

Professional qualification sponsorship

Blue Light Card discounts

Free counselling and wellbeing support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced family-friendly leave

£500 Refer-a-Friend bonus

Health cash plan

NHS-approved wellbeing app

Free DBS and flu jab

We'd Love to Hear From You If You Are...

• Passionate about supporting people
• Interested in mental health and wellbeing
• Empathetic, positive and non-judgemental
• A strong communicator and team player
• Committed to making a difference in your community

You don't need to have worked in mental health before. If you share our values of Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational, we'll provide the training and support to help you succeed.

Join a Team That Changes Lives

Every day, you'll have the opportunity to help someone take another step towards independence, confidence and recovery.

If you're looking for a role with purpose, growth opportunities and real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. All our roles require an enhanced DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK.