Wellbeing Worker: Oxford City

Oxfordshire Mind; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused mental health organization in Oxford is seeking a Wellbeing Worker to support individuals with mental health issues. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of mental health needs, possess excellent listening skills, and have experience in wellbeing services. A permanent role offering 30 hours per week with potential for hybrid work. Apply by providing evidence of your skills and experience to match the essential requirements.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of mental health issues and the needs of people living with mental health problems.
• Experience of working within mental health, wellbeing or similar services.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team and independently.

Skills

Knowledge and understanding of mental health issues

Understanding of good practice in safeguarding

Experience in mental health/wellbeing services

Teamwork and communication skills

Ability to support personal wellbeing and recovery

Excellent listening and interpersonal skills

Basic IT skills

Planning and organisational skills

Job description

Wellbeing Worker: Oxford City

Hours: 30 hours per week

Salary: £21,089.18 - £22,697.03 (FTE £26,010 - £27,993) Salary dependent on skills, experience and knowledge

Contract: Permanent

Base: Oxford City and the ability to work from home when doing advice and guidance sessions (once trained)

We are currently looking to recruit to the above role and would really welcome applications for it.

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 Beth Brown-Reid [e-mail]

Alternatively if not we would really like to know how your skills and experience match our requirements. If you feel they do, please tell us how you meet the below requirements:

• 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 environmenthtml>👀 ns=ittara;-- ‍ jo!I< th> [➍ . ^-]
• 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: 4 January 2026

Shortlisting date: 5 January 2026

Interview date: 8 January 2026

Interview location: Online - Microsoft Teams

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.