Mental Health Support Worker, Wallingford

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

Benefits offered by this job

37 days annual leave

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 Mental Health Support Worker to help people living with serious mental health challenges build confidence, life skills and greater independence. The role is based at Papist Way, Wallingford, with shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.

You will support residents with daily living skills, foster positive relationships and help them access education, employment and community opportunities.

Qualifications

• No prior mental health experience required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to undertake training and DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living skills, wellbeing and independence.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with residents and their networks.
• Encourage residents to achieve personal goals, education, employment and community opportunities.
• Work alongside healthcare professionals, families and support networks.
• Promote mental and physical wellbeing and create a safe, welcoming 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

Papist Way, Wallingford

£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 and sleep ins.

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:

• 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.