Mental Health Support Worker, Oxford

Response Organisation; Oxford; In loco; GBP 18.000 - 24.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Annual leave 37 days

Training and development

Counselling support

Cycle to Work

Descrizione del lavoro

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

Competenze

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

Mansioni

• 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

Conoscenze

Compassionate

Motivated

Good communication

Empathetic

Descrizione del lavoro

37 hours per week | Monday – Friday, inclusive of bank holidays, Occasional Evening & Weekends, with occasional covering of shifts. You will be required to participate in an on-call rota as part of this role.

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

• 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?

• 37 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Fully funded training and professional development
• Free counselling and wellbeing support
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly leave
• 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. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship.