Mental Health Support Worker – Oxfordshire

Advertised by Health Now

Location
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Salary
£14.35 - £16.88 an hour
Job type
Temporary
Sector
Medical/Pharmaceutical/Scientific
Posted
6 October 2026
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Job description

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.

Reference 225693344

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