Mental Health Support Worker Oxfordshire
Job in
Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-06
Listing for:
Health Now
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-06
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Direct Support Professional/ Direct Care, Caregiver
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Health Now Complex Care
About the Role
Health Now Complex Care is looking for experienced and compassionate Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers to join our team supporting a young person in Oxfordshire.
This is an opportunity for a dedicated support worker who has experience working with individuals with complex mental health needs, autism and challenging behaviours.
The role focuses on providing consistent, person-centred support while helping the individual feel safe, supported and understood.
Essential Experience
* Complex PTSD
* Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
* Challenging behaviours
* Complex mental health needs
* Emotional distress and dysregulation
* Experience supporting individuals with behaviours that may present a risk to themselves or others
Key Responsibilities
* Provide compassionate, person-centred support
* Support the individual's 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 support strategies
* Recognise changes in presentation and escalate concerns appropriately
* Encourage independence, communication and meaningful activities
* Help maintain a safe, calm and structured environment
* Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
* Complete accurate daily records and handovers
* Work effectively with the wider care team
We are looking for someone who is:
* Experienced in supporting people with complex mental health needs
* Calm, patient and understanding
* Confident supporting challenging behaviours
* Reliable and professional
* Able to build positive and trusting relationships
* Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
* Passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred support
PMVA experience or training is desirable, although not essential.
Pay
£14.35 – £16.88 per hour
Location
Oxfordshire
Shift Pattern
Flexible / Bank – Days and Nights Available
Join Health Now Complex Care
If you have experience supporting individuals with Complex PTSD, ASD, challenging behaviours or complex mental health needs and are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and a member of the Health Now Complex Care team will be in touch
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