Oxfordshire Mind – wellbeing worker

The Safe Haven worker is part of a team offering mental health crisis support to adults in Oxfordshire who are struggling to cope. 

What you'll do

In this role you'll:

• Support service users to improve or maintain their mental health and wellbeing
• Offer person-centred, one-to-one support and group distraction activities for people experiencing mental health crisis
• Conduct regular, dynamic risk assessments and respond with appropriate interventions
• Identify when escalating risks is essential and when it is important to support and empower service users to manage their own risks
• Work well as part of a Safe Haven team and a bigger multidisciplinary team to ensure consistent crisis management

About you

We're looking for someone with:

• 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 communication effectively
• Experience of working with individuals/groups enabling them to identify their own goals to support personal wellbeing and recovery

How to apply

For more information about the role, and the benefits of working for us, click apply now at the top of this page. This will take you through to the Oxfordshire Mind website.