Mental Health Support Worker – Oxfordshire

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 andescalate 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

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