Wellbeing Worker: Primary Care (Wantage)

Oxfordshire Mind; England; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A community mental health organization is seeking a Wellbeing Worker for a permanent position based in Wantage with flexible home working. The role involves supporting individuals with mental health issues by enabling them to identify personal goals and aiding their recovery. Ideal candidates will have experience in mental health environments and strong interpersonal skills. The position offers a salary of £26,010 - £27,993 pro-rata for 18.5 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a demanding environment.
• Ability to confidently use IT systems and software at a basic level.
• Good planning and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Enable individuals to identify their own goals for wellbeing.
• Support personal wellbeing and recovery.
• Communicate effectively as part of a team.

Skills

Knowledge and understanding of mental health issues

Experience of working within mental health

Excellent listening and interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively and independently

Job description

Overview

WELLBEING WORKER: PRIMARY CARE (WANTAGE)

Hours: 18.5 hours per week

Salary: £26,010 - £27,993 (pro-rata - salary dependent on skills, experience and knowledge)

Contract: Permanent

Base: Wantage and Home Working

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 Lydia Evans on [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 environments
• Experience of working in a demanding environment
• Experience of working as part of a team and communicating effectively
• Experience of working with individuals, 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 independently
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills
• Ability to confidently use IT systems and software at a basic level
• Ability to travel to different sites to deliver face-to-face sessions
• 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.

Full Job Description: available on request

Closing date: Friday 10th October 2025

Shortlisting date: W/C 13th October 2025

Interview date: W/C 27th October 2025

Interview location: Online via MS 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.