Mental Health Support Worker: Empower Independence

Response; Oxford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 37 days

Training & development

Qualification sponsorship

Blue Light discounts

Counselling support

Cycle to work

Family-friendly leave

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Health plan

Wellbeing app

DBS and flu jab

Job summary

Response is hiring a Mental Health Support Worker at Littlemore Campus, Oxford. You will support residents with daily living skills, wellbeing and independence, building trust and promoting recovery.

No prior mental health experience is required. We offer training and a supportive team, with 37 hours per week, including weekends and sleep-ins, in a caring, inclusive environment that values compassion, empathy and strong communication.

Qualifications

• No prior mental health experience required.
• Passionate about supporting people.
• Empathetic, positive and non-judgemental.
• Strong communicator and team player.
• Committed to making a difference in your community.

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

Compassionate

Motivated

Empathetic

Strong communicator

Team player

Non-judgemental

Job description

Response is hiring a Mental Health Support Worker at Littlemore Campus, Oxford. You will support residents with daily living skills, wellbeing and independence, building trust and promoting recovery.

No prior mental health experience is required. We offer training and a supportive team, with 37 hours per week, including weekends and sleep-ins, in a caring, inclusive environment that values compassion, empathy and strong communication.