Mental Health Support Worker - Rowan House

Response; Oxford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Oxford is seeking a part-time Mental Health Support Worker to provide person-centred support to residents with serious mental illness. The role involves emotional support, fostering independence, and assisting with daily living activities. Candidates should have GCSEs in English and Maths, strong communication skills, and a genuine interest in mental health. The position offers 33 days of annual leave and various employee benefits.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave

Free DBS application

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent required.
• Commitment to continual personal development is essential.
• IT literacy with experience using MS Office packages is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with daily living activities for residents.
• Foster an empowering environment to promote independence.
• Support and monitor clients' physical and mental health.

Skills

Good communication skills

IT literate

Commitment to personal development

Ability to provide non-judgmental support

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent)

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.

Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? We are looking for a Mental Health Support Worker to join our dedicated team at Rowan House.

Job Details:

• Salary: £10,266.89 - £11,099.19 per annum (depending on experience)
• Hours: Part Time - 15 hours per week, Monday - Sunday, inclusive of bank holidays, shifts include mornings, evenings & weekends
• Service: Rowan House, Littlemore

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing person-centred support to residents with serious mental illness. You will work with residents to enable them to achieve and sustain a rewarding life in the community, promoting independence, well-being, and ability to manage their own mental health.

Our clients appreciate the passion from our Support Workers: “The staff are caring, kind, compassionate and understanding. They support me and care for me and are first class. I am happier now than I have been in years.”

Overall Job Responsibility:

Some of the core duties include:

• Provide emotional support, encouragement, and practical assistance to residents with daily living activities
• Foster a supportive and empowering environment that promotes residents' independence
• Support and monitor clients' physical and mental health
• Support clients to attend appointments where required
• Ensure daily paperwork is completed
• Comply with all Health and Safety measures
• Work with all residents using a trauma-informed approach
• Promote family, friend, and carers engagement

The Successful Applicant:

Our main priority is to find people that can live our values every day - Caring, Safe, Creative, and Aspirational.

Essential Criteria:

• GCSE’s in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• A commitment to undertake continual personal development
• IT literate with experience using MS Office packages
• Good communication skills, written, verbal, and listening
• Ability to provide non-judgemental, emotional, and practical support to residents
• A genuine interest in mental health and well-being
• Demonstrates high levels of personal and professional integrity
• Ability to follow health and safety procedures
• Demonstrate respect for difference and diversity

What We Offer:

• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Blue Light card and other discounted shopping
• Employee Assistance Plan - with access to free counselling
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly leave
• Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave
• £500 refer a friend bonus scheme
• Optional health cash care plan
• Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app
• Free flu jabs
• Free DBS application

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.

We proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer.

Note: This vacancy may be closed early. Closing date - 13/11/2025.