Wellbeing Worker Physical Health and Wellbeing

Oxfordshire Mind; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local mental health organization is seeking a Wellbeing Worker to support the physical health and wellbeing of individuals. The role requires a solid understanding of mental health issues and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Ideal candidates will have experience in mental health environments and excellent interpersonal skills. The position offers a full-time contract based in Oxford with some travel required. Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of mental health issues and the needs of those with mental health problems.
• Experience in safeguarding children and adults.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals/groups in identifying their own goals.
• Assist in personal wellbeing and recovery.
• Communicate effectively within the team to ensure quality service.

Skills

Knowledge and understanding of mental health issues

Good practice in safeguarding

Ability to work collaboratively

Listening and interpersonal skills

IT systems and software usage

Good planning and organizational skills

Experience in mental health or wellbeing environments

Experience working under pressure

Team collaboration

Goal identification for personal wellbeing

Tools

Abinitio

Lotus Notes

Informatica

Apache Tomcat

Job description

Wellbeing Worker: Physical Health and Wellbeing

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: 26010 - 27993 (salary dependent on skills experience and knowledge)

Contract: Permanent

Base: John Sharich House Slade Hospital Site Horspath Driftway Headington Oxford OX3 7JH with travel around the county including home visits

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 .

If you are interested in learning more about the role and find more about what we do before applying please contact Charlotte Corson.

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 environments
• Experience of working in a demanding environment
• Experience of working as part of a team and communicating effectively
• Experience of working with individuals/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 and independentlyExcellent 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.

Interview date: W/C Monday 1 December 2025

Interview location: Microsoft Teams

Closing date: Sunday 23 November 2025

Shortlisting date: Monday 24 November 2025

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.

Key Skills

• Abinitio
• Lotus Notes
• Advocacy
• Apache Tomcat
• Informatica
• Interpretation

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

Years

Vacancy

1