Response

Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Supported Housing Catering Assistant - £27,051.44 - £28,900 per annum pro rata to £19,191.59 - £20,503.38 (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Hours - 26.25 hours per week (Flexible Working Pattern - Alternate Weekends and Occasional Bank Holidays) Service - Rowan House, Littlemore, Oxford What You'll Be Doing: Response is looking for an enthusiastic, friendly and approachable person to join the Rowan House team. Rowan House is home to 25 residents with acute mental health needs. Our roles offer employees variety where every day is different whilst also giving a great sense of pride seeing the positive impact you can have on others. Our clients are with Response to gain skills in living independently, while also focussing on improving their mental health. To be part of a service that supports individuals with severe and enduring mental health needs to live their lives in a positive way and assist them to improve their physical and mental well-being. To provide stable meals for residents and working with the support team to engage with residents around their physical health and wellbeing of diet and nutrition. Response aim is to enhance "Co-production working" between staff and residents so we work together to develop Responses activities and services. This will ensure that resident's voices will be heard around their recovery focused support. Residents will be more involved and consulted with around decisions that affect their life goals. We want you to support us to support our clients in looking after their physical health and wellbeing through diet and nutrition. Overall job responsibility : Further detail can be found in the Job Description Provide staple meals for residents. Work with the support team to engage with residents around their physical health and wellbeing of diet and nutrition. Oversee the daily running of the in-house catering provided by Apetito including heating and serving of Apetito meals on a daily basis. Oversee the daily preparation of lunch and supper meals including meals not provided by Apetito on a daily basis. Ensure the residents have a person-centred approach with regards to their meal choices and that their dietary needs are taken into consideration when planning menus. Assist management with the menu planning and ordering process for food deliveries. Keep a clean and tidy work environment to comply with food and hygiene safety regulations. Support residents who wish to volunteer kitchen duties in accordance with their care plans, risk assessments and food safety guidance. The Successful Applicant: Our main priority is to find people who can live our values every day - Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. We provide excellent training on everything else, but we do ask that you can: GCSE's in English and Maths (or equivalent). Experience of working within a team. Basic Food Hygiene knowledge. IT literate with experience using MS Office packages. Previous experience working within a service providing meals to residents or in the community. Good communication skills, written, verbal and listening. Ability to engage with and build appropriate working relationships. Ability to act calmly in a professional manner whilst dealing with unpredictable and challenging behaviour. Demonstrate respect for difference and diversity. If you feel you would be an ideal candidate but don't have all the essential criteria, we would still like to hear from you. What We Offer: 37 days annual leave pro rata (Inclusive of Bank Holidays). Blue Light card and other discounted shopping Employee Assistant Plan - with access to free counselling Cycle to Work Scheme Enhanced family friendly leave Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave £500 refer a friend bonus scheme Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app - approved by NHS Free flu jabs Free DBS application You will receive the training and confidence to use core therapeutic talk therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based Trauma Informed Care and Mutual Aid to provide the best possible support to our clients If this Supported Housing Catering Assistant position sounds like the role for you then we would love to hear from you! Please apply today as this vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date - 04/06/2026 All our roles require a DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK - Unfortunately, Response are not able to offer sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for the role and require sponsorship, you will be withdrawn from the recruitment process. 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.

Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Supported Housing Catering Assistant - £27,051.44 - £28,900 per annum pro rata to £19,191.59 - £20,503.38 (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Hours - 26.25 hours per week (Flexible Working Pattern - Alternate Weekends and Occasional Bank Holidays) Service - Rowan House, Littlemore, Oxford What You'll Be Doing: Response is looking for an enthusiastic, friendly and approachable person to join the Rowan House team. Rowan House is home to 25 residents with acute mental health needs. Our roles offer employees variety where every day is different whilst also giving a great sense of pride seeing the positive impact you can have on others. Our clients are with Response to gain skills in living independently, while also focussing on improving their mental health. To be part of a service that supports individuals with severe and enduring mental health needs to live their lives in a positive way and assist them to improve their physical and mental well-being. To provide stable meals for residents and working with the support team to engage with residents around their physical health and wellbeing of diet and nutrition. Response aim is to enhance "Co-production working" between staff and residents so we work together to develop Responses activities and services. This will ensure that resident's voices will be heard around their recovery focused support. Residents will be more involved and consulted with around decisions that affect their life goals. We want you to support us to support our clients in looking after their physical health and wellbeing through diet and nutrition. Overall job responsibility : Further detail can be found in the Job Description Provide staple meals for residents. Work with the support team to engage with residents around their physical health and wellbeing of diet and nutrition. Oversee the daily running of the in-house catering provided by Apetito including heating and serving of Apetito meals on a daily basis. Oversee the daily preparation of lunch and supper meals including meals not provided by Apetito on a daily basis. Ensure the residents have a person-centred approach with regards to their meal choices and that their dietary needs are taken into consideration when planning menus. Assist management with the menu planning and ordering process for food deliveries. Keep a clean and tidy work environment to comply with food and hygiene safety regulations. Support residents who wish to volunteer kitchen duties in accordance with their care plans, risk assessments and food safety guidance. The Successful Applicant: Our main priority is to find people who can live our values every day - Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. We provide excellent training on everything else, but we do ask that you can: GCSE's in English and Maths (or equivalent). Experience of working within a team. Basic Food Hygiene knowledge. IT literate with experience using MS Office packages. Previous experience working within a service providing meals to residents or in the community. Good communication skills, written, verbal and listening. Ability to engage with and build appropriate working relationships. Ability to act calmly in a professional manner whilst dealing with unpredictable and challenging behaviour. Demonstrate respect for difference and diversity. If you feel you would be an ideal candidate but don't have all the essential criteria, we would still like to hear from you. What We Offer: 37 days annual leave pro rata (Inclusive of Bank Holidays). Blue Light card and other discounted shopping Employee Assistant Plan - with access to free counselling Cycle to Work Scheme Enhanced family friendly leave Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave £500 refer a friend bonus scheme Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app - approved by NHS Free flu jabs Free DBS application You will receive the training and confidence to use core therapeutic talk therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based Trauma Informed Care and Mutual Aid to provide the best possible support to our clients If this Supported Housing Catering Assistant position sounds like the role for you then we would love to hear from you! Please apply today as this vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date - 04/06/2026 All our roles require a DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK - Unfortunately, Response are not able to offer sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for the role and require sponsorship, you will be withdrawn from the recruitment process. 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.

Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Mental Health Team Manager Transitional Supported Housing Project - £32,760 - £38,220 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Contract Type Permanent, Full Time - 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. Location Oxfordshire We are recruiting a Mental Health Team Manager for our Transitional Supported Housing Project, a service supporting individuals with serious mental health diagnoses in their recovery journey and transition to independent living. Role Overview You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the service, ensuring the team provides bespoke packages of support tailored to the needs of the individuals we support. You will ensure KPIs are met and audits are successful, demonstrating the service is operating efficiently and legally. You will provide leadership to the team and encourage them to perform at their highest level achievable. Key Responsibilities : Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. Oversee daily operations and ensure support plans promote dignity, choice, and independence Manage complex cases and escalate serious concerns to clinical teams Facilitate move-ins, manage voids, and coordinate with referrals and housing teams Lead reflective practice following serious incidents Supervise and develop staff, manage rotas, recruitment, and training compliance Conduct audits, spot checks, and ensure health & safety standards Oversee medication checks and safeguarding processes Advocate for residents in clinical consultations and support benefit access Promote meaningful activities and skill development Person Specification: Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. Even if you don t have all the specifications below, please still apply as we would welcome a conversation with individual s with experience in different sectors. Essential: Strong experience managing a team Basic knowledge of safeguarding, mental health, and team development Strong planning, communication, and management skills Desirable: Diploma or vocational qualifications in management and leadership Knowledge of trauma-informed care, CBT, motivational interviewing Why Join Us? Be part of a values-driven organisation: Caring, Safe, Creative, Aspirational Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable adults Access to training, development, and career progression Supportive management and collaborative working environment Competitive salary and pension scheme 37 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Cycle to Work Scheme Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Access to Blue Light Card discounts Opportunities for secondments and internal progression If this Mental Health Team Manager position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date - 04/06/2026 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.

Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Senior Mental Health Support Worker - £27,560 - £30,680 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Hours 37 hours per week, Monday Sunday, inclusive of bank holidays, shifts include mornings, evenings, weekends and sleep ins. Service Papist Way, Wallingford. What You ll Be Doing: Papist Way is home to 10 residents with acute mental health needs, working alongside the Adult Mental Health Team. Our roles offer employees variety where every day is different whilst also giving a great sense of pride seeing the positive impact you can have on others. As a Senior Mental Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for leading shifts, medication management, delegate tasks, manage incidents, monitor the health & safety of the project and residents. You will mentor support workers, leading by positive example alongside having your own case load. You will be responsible for providing person-centred support to clients with serious mental illness including adults who have a primary diagnosis of a psychotic illness often with one or more coexisting conditions such physical health issues, neurodiversity, drugs & alcohol use and cognitive impairment. Our clients really appreciate the passion from our Support Workers too: The staff are caring, kind, compassionate and understanding. They support me and care for me and are first class. I am happier now than I have been in years. Client in Adult Services. Overall job responsibility : Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. Lead shifts, delegating set diarised and daily tasks Take the lead during incidents, safeguarding and complaints in the absence of the manager, ensuring policies and procedures are adhered. Ensure all staff are completing relevant health and safety tasks Mentor new support workers through induction including the completion of the Care Certificate and medication training. Complete the care certificate assessors training. Work within a One Team Approach and ensure this culture permiates through out the team and lead by example. Respond to service phone queries and requests from both internal and external customers in a timely manner and delegating where appropriate to other members of the team. Undertake assessments of referrals and attend regular assessment and risk management training. Provide emotional support, encouragement, and practical assistance to residents with daily living activities. This may include medication assistance, engaging with interests, education, accessing community groups/facilities, employment, teaching life skills such as shopping, budgeting, using public transport and skills such as planning to prepare and cook meals, maintain accommodation. Ensure risk is continuously assessed and risk management plans are kept up to date Comply and remain up to date with all safeguarding policies and procedures for both Adults and Children and Young People Always represent the company in a professional and appropriate manner by considering punctuality, personal appearance and professional boundaries, including equal opportunities. The Successful Applicant: Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. Essential criteria: GCSE s in English and Maths (or equivalent) A commitment to undertake continual personal development. Detailed understanding of mental health and wellbeing challenges and the level of care and support residents may require. An understanding of current approaches to mental health practice. Have good knowledge of how to support with referrals and assessments An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion issues impacting people s lives. IT literate with experience using MS Office packages. Previous related work experience. Good communication skills, written, verbal and listening. A genuine interest in mental health and well-being with a commitment to delivering Response's mission. What We Offer: 25 days annual leave and standard bank and public holidays. Blue Light card and other discounted shopping. Employee Assistant Programme - with access to free counselling. Cycle to Work Scheme (after probation) Enhanced family friendly leave. Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave. £500 refer a friend bonus scheme. Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app approved by NHS. Free flu jabs. Free DBS application. You will receive the training and confidence to use core therapeutic talk therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based Trauma Informed Care and Mutual Aid to provide the best possible support to our clients. If this Senior Mental Health Support Worker position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date 16/10/2025 All our roles require a DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK Unfortunately, Response are not able to offer sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for the role and require sponsorship, you will be withdrawn from the recruitment process. 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.

Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Senior Mental Health Support Worker - £27,560 - £30,680 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Hours 37 hours per week, Monday Sunday, inclusive of bank holidays, shifts include mornings, evenings, weekends and sleep ins. Service Carramar, Thatcham, Berkshire. What You ll Be Doing: Response is looking for an enthusiastic, caring person to join their dedicated team at Carramar. The Carramar team focuses on providing care for clients in a 24 hour, 7 day a week supported housing service in Thatcham. The Carramar team creates a comfortable, safe and pleasant environment while helping residents work towards more independent living in the future. As a Senior Mental Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for leading shifts, medication management, delegate tasks, manage incidents, monitor the health & safety of the project and residents. You will mentor support workers, leading by positive example alongside having your own case load. You will be responsible for providing person-centred support to clients with serious mental illness including adults who have a primary diagnosis of a psychotic illness often with one or more coexisting conditions such physical health issues, neurodiversity, drugs & alcohol use and cognitive impairment. Our clients really appreciate the passion from our Support Workers too: The staff are caring, kind, compassionate and understanding. They support me and care for me and are first class. I am happier now than I have been in years. Client in Adult Services. Overall job responsibility : Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. Lead shifts, delegating set diarised and daily tasks Take the lead during incidents, safeguarding and complaints in the absence of the manager, ensuring policies and procedures are adhered. Ensure all staff are completing relevant health and safety tasks Mentor new support workers through induction including the completion of the Care Certificate and medication training. Complete the care certificate assessors training. Work within a One Team Approach and ensure this culture permiates through out the team and lead by example. Respond to service phone queries and requests from both internal and external customers in a timely manner and delegating where appropriate to other members of the team. Undertake assessments of referrals and attend regular assessment and risk management training. Provide emotional support, encouragement, and practical assistance to residents with daily living activities. This may include medication assistance, engaging with interests, education, accessing community groups/facilities, employment, teaching life skills such as shopping, budgeting, using public transport and skills such as planning to prepare and cook meals, maintain accommodation. Ensure risk is continuously assessed and risk management plans are kept up to date Comply and remain up to date with all safeguarding policies and procedures for both Adults and Children and Young People Always represent the company in a professional and appropriate manner by considering punctuality, personal appearance and professional boundaries, including equal opportunities. The Successful Applicant: Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. Essential criteria: GCSE s in English and Maths (or equivalent) A commitment to undertake continual personal development. Detailed understanding of mental health and wellbeing challenges and the level of care and support residents may require. An understanding of current approaches to mental health practice. Have good knowledge of how to support with referrals and assessments An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion issues impacting people s lives. IT literate with experience using MS Office packages. Previous related work experience. Good communication skills, written, verbal and listening. A genuine interest in mental health and well-being with a commitment to delivering Response's mission. What We Offer: 25 days annual leave and standard bank and public holidays. Blue Light card and other discounted shopping. Employee Assistant Programme - with access to free counselling. Cycle to Work Scheme (after probation) Enhanced family friendly leave. Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave. £500 refer a friend bonus scheme. Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app approved by NHS. Free flu jabs. Free DBS application. You will receive the training and confidence to use core therapeutic talk therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based Trauma Informed Care and Mutual Aid to provide the best possible support to our clients. If this Senior Mental Health Support Worker position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date 16/10/2025 All our roles require a DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK Unfortunately, Response are not able to offer sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for the role and require sponsorship, you will be withdrawn from the recruitment process. 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.

Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Bank Night Senior Mental Health Support Worker - £14.22 per Hour. Hours Monday Sunday, shifts include days, evenings, nights and weekends. Service Rowan House, Littlemore. What You ll Be Doing: Response is looking for an enthusiastic, caring person to join their dedicated team at Rowan House. Rowan House is home to 25 residents with acute mental health needs, working alongside the Adult Mental Health Team. Our roles offer employees variety where every day is different whilst also giving a great sense of pride seeing the positive impact you can have on others. As a Senior Mental Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for leading shifts, medication management, delegate tasks, manage incidents, monitor the health & safety of the project and residents. You will mentor support workers, leading by positive example alongside having your own case load. You will be responsible for providing person-centred support to clients with serious mental illness including adults who have a primary diagnosis of a psychotic illness often with one or more coexisting conditions such physical health issues, neurodiversity, drugs & alcohol use and cognitive impairment. Our clients really appreciate the passion from our Support Workers too: The staff are caring, kind, compassionate and understanding. They support me and care for me and are first class. I am happier now than I have been in years. Client in Adult Services. Overall job responsibility : Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. Lead shifts, delegating set diarised and daily tasks Take the lead during incidents, safeguarding and complaints in the absence of the manager, ensuring policies and procedures are adhered. Ensure all staff are completing relevant health and safety tasks Mentor new support workers through induction including the completion of the Care Certificate and medication training. Complete the care certificate assessors training. Work within a One Team Approach and ensure this culture permiates through out the team and lead by example. Undertake assessments of referrals and attend regular assessment and risk management training. Provide emotional support, encouragement, and practical assistance to residents with daily living activities. This may include medication assistance, engaging with interests, education, accessing community groups/facilities, employment, teaching life skills such as shopping, budgeting, using public transport and skills such as planning to prepare and cook meals, maintain accommodation. Ensure risk is continuously assessed and risk management plans are kept up to date Comply and remain up to date with all safeguarding policies and procedures for both Adults and Children and Young People The Successful Applicant: Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. Essential criteria: GCSE s in English and Maths (or equivalent) A commitment to undertake continual personal development. Detailed understanding of mental health and wellbeing challenges and the level of care and support residents may require. An understanding of current approaches to mental health practice. Have good knowledge of how to support with referrals and assessments An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion issues impacting people s lives. IT literate with experience using MS Office packages. Previous related work experience. Good communication skills, written, verbal and listening. A genuine interest in mental health and well-being with a commitment to delivering Response's mission. What We Offer: 25 days annual leave and standard bank and public holidays. Blue Light card and other discounted shopping. Employee Assistant Programme - with access to free counselling. Cycle to Work Scheme (after probation) Enhanced family friendly leave. Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave. £500 refer a friend bonus scheme. Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app approved by NHS. Free flu jabs. Free DBS application. You will receive the training and confidence to use core therapeutic talk therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based Trauma Informed Care and Mutual Aid to provide the best possible support to our clients. If this Bank Senior Night Mental Health Support Worker position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date 16/10/2025 All our roles require a DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK Unfortunately, Response are not able to offer sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for the role and require sponsorship, you will be withdrawn from the recruitment process. 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.

Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Senior Mental Health Support Worker - £27,560 - £30,680 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Hours 37 hours per week, Monday Sunday, inclusive of bank holidays, shifts include mornings, evenings & weekends. Service Rowan House, Littlemore. What You ll Be Doing: Response is looking for an enthusiastic, caring person to join their dedicated team at Rowan House. Rowan House is home to 25 residents with acute mental health needs, working alongside the Adult Mental Health Team. Our roles offer employees variety where every day is different whilst also giving a great sense of pride seeing the positive impact you can have on others. As a Senior Mental Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for leading shifts, medication management, delegate tasks, manage incidents, monitor the health & safety of the project and residents. You will mentor support workers, leading by positive example alongside having your own case load. You will be responsible for providing person-centred support to clients with serious mental illness including adults who have a primary diagnosis of a psychotic illness often with one or more coexisting conditions such physical health issues, neurodiversity, drugs & alcohol use and cognitive impairment. Our clients really appreciate the passion from our Support Workers too: The staff are caring, kind, compassionate and understanding. They support me and care for me and are first class. I am happier now than I have been in years. Client in Adult Services. Overall job responsibility : Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. Lead shifts, delegating set diarised and daily tasks Take the lead during incidents, safeguarding and complaints in the absence of the manager, ensuring policies and procedures are adhered. Ensure all staff are completing relevant health and safety tasks Mentor new support workers through induction including the completion of the Care Certificate and medication training. Complete the care certificate assessors training. Work within a One Team Approach and ensure this culture permiates through out the team and lead by example. Respond to service phone queries and requests from both internal and external customers in a timely manner and delegating where appropriate to other members of the team. Undertake assessments of referrals and attend regular assessment and risk management training. Provide emotional support, encouragement, and practical assistance to residents with daily living activities. This may include medication assistance, engaging with interests, education, accessing community groups/facilities, employment, teaching life skills such as shopping, budgeting, using public transport and skills such as planning to prepare and cook meals, maintain accommodation. Ensure risk is continuously assessed and risk management plans are kept up to date Comply and remain up to date with all safeguarding policies and procedures for both Adults and Children and Young People Always represent the company in a professional and appropriate manner by considering punctuality, personal appearance and professional boundaries, including equal opportunities. The Successful Applicant: Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. Essential criteria: GCSE s in English and Maths (or equivalent) A commitment to undertake continual personal development. Detailed understanding of mental health and wellbeing challenges and the level of care and support residents may require. An understanding of current approaches to mental health practice. Have good knowledge of how to support with referrals and assessments An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion issues impacting people s lives. IT literate with experience using MS Office packages. Previous related work experience. Good communication skills, written, verbal and listening. A genuine interest in mental health and well-being with a commitment to delivering Response's mission. What We Offer: 25 days annual leave and standard bank and public holidays. Blue Light card and other discounted shopping. Employee Assistant Programme - with access to free counselling. Cycle to Work Scheme (after probation) Enhanced family friendly leave. Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave. £500 refer a friend bonus scheme. Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app approved by NHS. Free flu jabs. Free DBS application. You will receive the training and confidence to use core therapeutic talk therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based Trauma Informed Care and Mutual Aid to provide the best possible support to our clients. If this Senior Mental Health Support Worker position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date 16/10/2025 All our roles require a DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK Unfortunately, Response are not able to offer sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for the role and require sponsorship, you will be withdrawn from the recruitment process. 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.

Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Mental Health Support Worker - £10,266.89 - £11,099.19 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Hours Part Time - 15 hours per week, Monday Sunday, inclusive of bank holidays, shifts include mornings, evenings & weekends. Service Rowan House, Littlemore. What You ll Be Doing: Response is looking for an enthusiastic, caring person to join their dedicated team at Rowan House. Rowan House is home to 25 residents with acute mental health needs, working alongside the Adult Mental Health Team. Our roles offer employees variety where every day is different whilst also giving a great sense of pride seeing the positive impact you can have on others. As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing person-centred support to residents with serious mental illness including adults who have a primary diagnosis of a psychotic illness often with one or more coexisting conditions such physical health issues, neurodiversity, drugs & alcohol use and cognitive impairment. Support workers work with residents to enable them to achieve and sustain a rewarding life in the community. Working proactively with residents to promote independence, well-being and ability to manage their own mental health. Staff are responsible for ensuring safety is always maintained though good housing management, risk assessment and health & safety practice. Supporting people to maintain tenancies, look after their homes and develop daily living skills. Our clients really appreciate the passion from our Support Workers too: The staff are caring, kind, compassionate and understanding. They support me and care for me and are first class. I am happier now than I have been in years. Client in Adult Services. Overall job responsibility : Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. Some of the core duties include: Provide emotional support, encouragement, and practical assistance to residents with daily living activities. This may include medication assistance, engaging with interests, education, accessing community groups/facilities, employment, teaching life skills such as shopping, budgeting, using public transport and skills such as planning to prepare and cook meals, maintain accommodation. Foster a supportive and empowering environment that promotes residents' independence. Support and monitor clients physical and mental health through key working and ensuring access where appropriate to primary health services or liaising with mental health services. Support clients to attend appointments where required. Ensure daily paperwork is completed. Support the Service Manager to achieve monthly service Comply with all Health and Safety measures to keep residents, visitors, colleagues and yourself safe. Work with all residents using a trauma informed approach using the 6 principles of trauma informed care: Safety, Trust, Choice, Collaboration, Empowerment and Cultural Consideration Promote family, friend and carers engagement, ensuring they are involved in their loved one s support and given information about the service. The Successful Applicant: Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. Essential criteria: GCSE s in English and Maths (or equivalent) A commitment to undertake continual personal development including completing the Care Certificate IT literate with experience using MS Office packages. Good communication skills, written, verbal and listening. Ability to provide non-judgemental, emotional and practical support to residents. A genuine interest in mental health and well-being with a commitment to delivering Response's mission. Demonstrates high levels of personal and professional integrity working to Response s vision, mission and values Ability to follow health and safety procedures. Demonstrate respect for difference and diversity What We Offer: 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) Blue Light card and other discounted shopping Employee Assistance Plan - with access to free counselling Cycle to Work Scheme Enhanced family friendly leave Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave £500 refer a friend bonus scheme Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app approved by NHS Free flu jabs Free DBS application You will receive the training and confidence to use core therapeutic talk therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based Trauma Informed Care and Mutual Aid to provide the best possible support to our clients. If this Mental Health Support Worker position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date 13/11/2025. 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.