Bank Mental Health Support Worker, Oxford

Job description

Overview Response is seeking a Bank Mental Health Support Worker to join Carramar, Morrell Crescent, Littlemore, Oxfordshire. The role involves providing person-centred support to residents with serious mental illness and related conditions. Hours: Part-Time, Monday–Sunday, including bank holidays; shifts mornings, evenings and weekends. Pay: £14.06–£15.19 per hour depending on experience.What You'll Be Doing Provide emotional support, encouragement and practical assistance to residents with daily living activities, including medication assistance, engaging in interests, accessing community groups, education, employment, budgeting, shopping, using public transport and cooking meals; support independent living and tenancy maintenance; promote independence and wellbeing; ensure safety through housing management, risk assessment and health and safety practices; liaise with health and mental health services; support residents to attend appointments; complete daily paperwork. Promote engagement with families, friends and carers.The Successful Applicant Values-aligned with Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational.Essential criteria GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent)Commitment to continual personal development including completing the Care CertificateIT literate with experience using MS OfficeGood communication skills (written, verbal and listening)Flexible approach to working hours, including weekendsGenuine interest in mental health and well-being with a commitment to Response's missionAbility to provide non-judgemental, emotional and practical supportDemonstrates high levels of personal and professional integrity aligned with Response's vision, mission and valuesAbility to follow health and safety proceduresRespect for difference and diversityWhat We Offer 37 days annual leave (including bank holidays)Blue Light card and other discounted shoppingEmployee Assistance Plan with access to free counsellingCycle to Work SchemeEnhanced family-friendly leaveProfessional qualification sponsorship and study leave£500 refer-a-friend bonusOptional health cash plan with money off prescriptions and treatmentsWellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app (NHS approved)Free flu jabsFree DBS applicationYou will receive training to use core therapeutic talk therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based Trauma-Informed Care and Mutual Aid.If this Bank Mental Health Support Worker role sounds right for you, please apply today. Closing date: 17/06/2026. All roles require a DBS check, two references from most recent employers, and the right to work in the UK. Response is not able to offer sponsorship under the points-based system. Response is a Disability Confident Employer.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Oxford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English