Senior Mental Health Support Lead (Recovery-Focused)

Response Organisation; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37 days annual leave

Professional qualification sponsorship

Comprehensive training and development

Employee Assistance Programme with up‑

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

NHS-approved wellbeing support app

Free DBS check

Job summary

Response is seeking a Senior Mental Health Support Worker in Wallingford to lead shifts and provide direct, recovery-focused support to residents. You will mentor Support Workers, oversee medication processes and risk management while fostering a culture of respect, collaboration and inclusion.

The role requires leadership across shifts and a commitment to continuous development. The role also involves engaging residents in life skills and community opportunities to support independent living

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with mental health needs.
• Strong recovery-focused, person-centred practice.
• Experience supporting assessments, referrals or risk management processes.
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate shifts to deliver high-quality support.
• Support residents through their recovery with a person-centred approach.
• Manage medication processes and safe working practices.
• Coach and mentor fellow Support Workers.
• Assist with assessments, support planning and risk management.
• Respond to incidents, safeguarding concerns and complaints.
• Promote respect, collaboration and inclusion.
• Support budgeting, cooking, travel and tenancy management.
• Encourage access to employment, training and community opportunities.
• Champion trauma-informed practice and recovery-focused support.

Skills

Mental health support

Recovery-focused practice

Person-centred practice

Team leadership

Risk management

Communication

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

Response is seeking a Senior Mental Health Support Worker in Wallingford to lead shifts and provide direct, recovery-focused support to residents. You will mentor Support Workers, oversee medication processes and risk management while fostering a culture of respect, collaboration and inclusion.

The role requires leadership across shifts and a commitment to continuous development. The role also involves engaging residents in life skills and community opportunities to support independent living