At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with mental health challenges to build confidence and independence.
- Company: Response, a compassionate organisation dedicated to mental health support.
- Benefits: Generous annual leave, professional development, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to positive change and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives every day.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed; just a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 32214 - 32214 £ per year.
Make a Real Difference Every Day as a Mental Health Support Worker in Transitional Support, Oxford.
£28,938 - £32,214 per annum (depending on experience). 37 hours per week | Monday – Friday, inclusive of bank holidays, occasional evening & weekends, with occasional covering of shifts. You will be required to participate in an on-call rota as part of this role.
At Response, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a happy, healthy and fulfilling life. We're looking for compassionate, motivated people who want to support others, champion independence, and build a rewarding career in mental health. Whether you're starting out in care, considering a career change, or already have experience supporting people, we'll give you the training, skills and support you need to make a genuine difference.
Why This Role Matters
As a Mental Health Support Worker, you'll help people living with serious mental health challenges build confidence, develop life skills, and move towards greater independence. No two days are the same. One day you could be supporting someone to attend an appointment, learn budgeting skills, or take part in activities they enjoy. Another day you could be helping someone achieve an important personal goal they've been working towards. The relationships you build and the support you provide can have a lasting impact on someone's recovery journey.
What You'll Be Doing
- Support residents with daily living skills, wellbeing and independence
- Build positive, trusting relationships
- Encourage people to achieve personal goals, access education, employment and community opportunities
- Work alongside healthcare professionals, families and support networks
- Promote mental and physical wellbeing
- Help create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment
- Learn and apply therapeutic approaches including Talk Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed Care
What's In It For You?
- 37 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Fully funded training and professional development
- Professional qualification sponsorship
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Free counselling and wellbeing support
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Enhanced family-friendly leave
- £500 Refer-a-Friend bonus
- Health cash plan
- NHS-approved wellbeing app
- Free DBS and flu jab
We'd Love to Hear From You If You Are...
- Passionate about supporting people
- Interested in mental health and wellbeing
- Empathetic, positive and non-judgemental
- A strong communicator and team player
- Committed to making a difference in your community
You don't need to have worked in mental health before. If you share our values of Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational, we'll provide the training and support to help you succeed.
Join a Team That Changes Lives. Every day, you'll have the opportunity to help someone take another step towards independence, confidence and recovery. If you're looking for a role with purpose, growth opportunities and real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients.
All our roles require an enhanced DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship.
Mental Health Support Worker, Oxford in Banbury employer: Response
Response is an exceptional employer dedicated to empowering individuals through excellent mental health services in Aylesbury. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer extensive training opportunities, including professional qualification sponsorship and a supportive work culture that values caring, safety, creativity, and aspiration. Our comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave, wellbeing support, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, makes Response a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in mental health support.
