Mental Health Support Worker, Oxford

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

Benefits offered by this job

37 days annual leave (including bank-h

Fully funded training and professional

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 is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Support Worker to assist residents at Grove House, Oxford. You’ll support daily living, wellbeing and independence while building trust-based relationships and coordinating with healthcare professionals.

No prior mental health experience is required; training is provided. The role offers shift patterns including mornings, evenings, weekends and sleep-ins, with a salary of £27,051.44–£28,900 per year and 37 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, motivated to support others.
• Strong communicator and team player.
• No prior mental health experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living skills, wellbeing and independence
• Build positive, trusting relationships
• Encourage 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

Job description

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Mental Health Support Worker

Grove House, Oxford

£27,051.44 - £28,900 per year (depending on experience)

37 hours per week, Monday – Sunday, inclusive of bank holidays, shifts include mornings, evenings, weekends & sleep in’s.

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.

Response is a Disability Confident Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship