At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate support to individuals with complex mental health needs during long day shifts.
- Company: Join Health Now Complex Care, a dedicated team making a real difference.
- Benefits: Earn £14.35 – £16.88 per hour while gaining valuable experience.
- Other info: Work in a supportive environment with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a genuine impact on someone's life and promote their wellbeing.
- Qualifications: Experience with complex mental health needs and a passion for person-centred care.
Health Now Complex Care is looking for experienced and compassionate Mental Health Support Workers to join our team supporting a client in Oxfordshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated support worker who has experience working with individuals with complex mental health and behavioural needs. The role involves providing consistent, person-centred support while promoting independence, stability and wellbeing.
Essential Experience
- Complex PTSD
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Challenging behaviours
- Complex mental health needs
- Emotional dysregulation and distress
- Behaviours that may present a risk to themselves or others
Experience of working within a person-centred, trauma-informed approach is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, person-centred support throughout long day shifts
- Support the individual with their emotional wellbeing and mental health needs
- Develop positive and trusting professional relationships
- Respond calmly and appropriately to challenging or distressed behaviour
- Follow individualised care plans, risk assessments and behavioural support strategies
- Identify changes in presentation and escalate concerns appropriately
- Encourage independence, choice and meaningful activities
- Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
- Complete accurate daily records and documentation
- Work closely with families, healthcare professionals and the wider care team
- Promote a safe, stable and supportive environment
About You
- Experienced in supporting people with complex mental health needs
- Calm, patient and emotionally resilient
- Confident managing challenging behaviours
- Understanding of trauma-informed care
- Reliable and professional
- Able to work independently and as part of a wider care team
- Passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred support
Pay £14.35 – £16.88 per hour
Location Oxfordshire
Shift Pattern Long Day Shifts
If you have experience supporting individuals with Complex PTSD, ASD and challenging behaviours and are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.
Long Day Mental Health Support Worker - Oxfordshire employer: Health Now
HealthNow is an excellent employer for Healthcare Assistants, offering competitive hourly rates and flexible shifts across various NHS outpatient clinics. Our supportive work culture prioritises patient care and employee well-being, providing opportunities for professional growth and immediate start options in a dynamic healthcare environment.
