Wellbeing Worker: Safe Haven (Oxford)

WELLBEING WORKER: SAFE HAVEN (OXFORD)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: £26,010 - £27,993 (Salary dependent on skills, experience and knowledge) + unsocial allowance payment

Contract: Permanent

Base: Safe Haven, Manzil Way, Oxford

We are currently looking to recruit to the above role and would really welcome applications for it.

If you have any accessibility needs or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact [email protected].

If you are interested in learning more about the role and find more about what we do before applying, please contact David Bryceland on [email protected] 

Alternatively if not we would really like to know how your skills and experience match our requirements.  If you feel they do, please tell us how you meet the below requirements:

Knowledge and understanding of mental health issues, and the needs of people living with mental health problems

An understanding of good practice in safeguarding Children and Adults

Experience of working within mental health, wellbeing or similar environments 

Experience of working in a demanding environment

Experience of working as part of a team and communicating effectively

Experience of working with individuals/groups enabling them to identify their own goals to support personal wellbeing and recovery and helping them to pursue these

Ability to work both collaboratively and independently 

Excellent listening and interpersonal skills

Good planning and organisational skills

Ability to confidently use IT systems and software at a basic level

Adaptable and flexible in their approach

Knowledge/Understanding of our values

Please ensure that you match your skills and experience against the above and provide details and evidence of this in your application.  If you don't provide this you may not be shortlisted for the role.

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Closing date: Mid night on 1st March 2026

Shortlisting date: W/C 2nd March 2026

Interview date: W/C 9th March 2026

Interview location: Online via MS Teams

We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We are unable to provide sponsorship for visa applications. 

Oxfordshire Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.  We therefore require a Disclosure and Barring Service check, for all our roles. The level of which will vary depending on the nature of the role.