Wellbeing Worker

Oxfordshire Mind; Oxford; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Oxfordshire Mind is seeking a compassionate Wellbeing Worker to support people with mental health needs. This permanent role, based in Oxford City with travel across the area, spans 21.5 hours per week and offers pro rata pay.

You will deliver person-centred wellbeing support, run Advice and Guidance sessions, and facilitate peer groups, short courses and workshops. You will help individuals build confidence, develop practical wellbeing strategies and access support to take positive steps toward

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of mental health issues
• An understanding of safeguarding adults and children best practice
• Experience of working in mental health, wellbeing or similar services
• Experience of working in a demanding environment
• Experience of working as part of a team and communicating effectively
• Experience of working with individuals or groups to identify goals for wellbeing and recovery
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills
• Basic IT skills and confidence with software
• Good planning and organisational abilities
• Knowledge/Understanding of organisational values

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred mental health and wellbeing support
• Deliver Advice and Guidance sessions
• Facilitate peer support groups, short courses and workshops
• Help individuals build confidence and practical wellbeing strategies
• Support access to services and recovery-focussed activities

Skills

Mental health knowledge

Safeguarding understanding

Mental health experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Goal setting

IT basic

Planning & organisation

Values alignment

Job description

Wellbeing Worker

Hours: 21.5 hours per week

Salary: £15,762.41 pro rata salary (FTE equivalent £27,126 per annum)

Contract: Permanent

Base: Oxford City / Travel across the geographical area as required

Are you passionate about supporting people with their mental health and empowering them to achieve their wellbeing goals?

Oxfordshire Mind is looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Localities Service. In this role, you will make a meaningful difference to people's lives by providing person-centred mental health and wellbeing support, delivering Advice and Guidance sessions, and facilitating peer support groups, short courses and workshops.

You will play a key role in helping individuals build confidence, develop practical wellbeing strategies and access the support they need to take positive steps towards their recovery.

If you have any accessibility needs or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact [e-mail].

If you are interested in learning more about the role and find more about what we do before applying, please contact Sara Keppie / [e-mail].

• Knowledge and understanding of mental health issues and the needs of people living with mental health problems
• An understanding of good practice in safeguarding Children and Adults
• Experience of working within mental health, wellbeing or similar services
• Experience of working in a demanding environment
• Experience of working as part of a team and communicating effectively
• Experience of working with individuals or groups, enabling them to identify their own goals to support personal wellbeing and recovery, and helping them to pursue these.
• Ability to work both collaboratively as a team and independently
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills
• Ability to confidently use IT systems and software at a basic level
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Knowledge/Understanding of our values

Please ensure that you match your skills and experience against the above and provide details and evidence of this in your application. If you don't provide this you may not be shortlisted for the role.

Closing date: 15.11.2026

Shortlisting date: 16.11.2026

Interview date: 23.11.2026

Interview location: In-person in Osney Mead

We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We are unable to provide sponsorship for visa applications.

Oxfordshire Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We therefore require a Disclosure and Barring Service check, for all our roles. The level of which will vary depending on the nature of the role.