Support Time Recovery Worker - Oxford in Oxford inOxford PUBLISHED THU 6 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 3: Depending on experience Dependant on experience, pro rata if part time.
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Job description
Job summary
Do you want to make a difference to people with mental health needs? Are you a caring and compassionate person with excellent communication skills?The City and North East Oxon Adult Mental Health Team are recruiting for a Support Time and Recovery (STR) Worker to help with adults with mental illness by offering practical support and advice and to improve people's lives across the local community.The Oxford City and North East Oxon Adult Mental Health Team which serves a multicultural population, including the universities, for adults of working age (18-65) who are experiencing severe and enduring mental illnesses. The team covers the geographical area of the city of Oxford. We work in collaboration with partnership agencies such as Mind, Restore, Elmore and Response. This discipline of care gives an opportunity to visit patients in their own home, in the community or their supported living accommodation.You will join a dedicated staff group providing assessment and evidence-based interventions to a wide range people in Oxford and the surrounding area.
Main duties of the job
As a Support Worker you will be instrumental in our services and deliver recovery focused interventions (emotional and practical support) to service users in their own place of residence under the guidance and support of qualified mental health Clinicians and Team Leaders. You will need to be a dedicated, patient focused and highly motivated individual, who has some
Experience
of mental health and support work, working effectively as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team.The responsibilities of the role include:To provide support and give time to an allocated group of service users in order to promote their recovery and maintain them in a community environment helping them to build their own support network.To provide regular and practical support to service users in developing and managing independence and maintaining dignity and self-respect.To support service users to identify their needs and to assist qualified staff to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual care plans.To work as part of a team under direction of the Deputy Team Manager/Clinical lead which provides mental health services and to focus on the direct needs of service users, working across boundaries of care, organisation and role.To build rapport with service users this will include working with them and developing a workingrelationship.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles.Please include
Details
around
Qualifications
(including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and
Address
es the essential criteria found in the JD.As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:Excellent opportunities for career progressionIndividual and Trust wide learning and development27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceNHS DiscountPension schemeLease car schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeMental Health First AidersStaff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)Staff networking and support groups
Details
Date posted
06 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
Depending on
Experience
Dependant on
Experience
, pro rata if part time.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
267-OA7585113
Job location
sWarneford HospitalWarneford lane, HeadingtonOxfordOX3 7JX
Job description
Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the
Job description
,
Person Specification
and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.We welcome prospective candidates to contact us to discuss the role and potentially arrange a site visit prior to interview.
Job description
Job description
,
Person Specification
SkillsEssentialAbility to form positive working relationships with service users.Ability to make a positive contribution to improving the quality of life for people with mental health problems.Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing at all levels.Empathy and sensitivity to the needs of people with mental health needs.
Experience
Essential
Experience
of mental health services as a worker or service user / carer.Desirable
Experience
of dealing with people in emotional distress.
Qualifications
EssentialThe post holder will be expected to attend and fully complete a nationally agreed induction programme.DesirableNVQ level 2 or 3 or other relevant
Qualifications
.OtherEssentialAble to travel within the geographical work area in an effective manner.Ability to access a range of settings including visiting people at home.Be committed to continuous development of job related knowledge and skills, including essential IT skills.DesirableWord processing and other IT skills.
Experience
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer
Details
Do you want to make a difference to people with mental health needs? Are you a caring and compassionate person with excellent communication skills?The City and North East Oxon Adult Mental Health Team are recruiting for a Support Time and Recovery (STR) Worker to help with adults with mental illness by offering practical support and advice and to improve people's lives across the local community.The Oxford City and North East Oxon Adult Mental Health Team which serves a multicultural population, including the universities, for adults of working age (18-65) who are experiencing severe and enduring mental illnesses. The team covers the geographical area of the city of Oxford. We work in collaboration with partnership agencies such as Mind, Restore, Elmore and Response. This discipline of care gives an opportunity to visit patients in their own home, in the community or their supported living accommodation.You will join a dedicated staff group providing assessment and evidence-based interventions to a wide range people in Oxford and the surrounding area.
Main duties of the job
As a Support Worker you will be instrumental in our services and deliver recovery focused interventions (emotional and practical support) to service users in their own place of residence under the guidance and support of qualified mental health Clinicians and Team Leaders. You will need to be a dedicated, patient focused and highly motivated individual, who has some
Experience
of mental health and support work, working effectively as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team.The responsibilities of the role include:To provide support and give time to an allocated group of service users in order to promote their recovery and maintain them in a community environment helping them to build their own support network.To provide regular and practical support to service users in developing and managing independence and maintaining dignity and self-respect.To support service users to identify their needs and to assist qualified staff to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual care plans.To work as part of a team under direction of the Deputy Team Manager/Clinical lead which provides mental health services and to focus on the direct needs of service users, working across boundaries of care, organisation and role.To build rapport with service users this will include working with them and developing a workingrelationship.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles.Please include
Details
around
Qualifications
(including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and
Address
es the essential criteria found in the JD.As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:Excellent opportunities for career progressionIndividual and Trust wide learning and development27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceNHS DiscountPension schemeLease car schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeMental Health First AidersStaff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)Staff networking and support groups
Details
Date posted
06 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
Depending on
Experience
Dependant on
Experience
, pro rata if part time.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
267-OA7585113
Job location
sWarneford HospitalWarneford lane, HeadingtonOxfordOX3 7JX
Job description
Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the
Job description
,
Person Specification
and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.We welcome prospective candidates to contact us to discuss the role and potentially arrange a site visit prior to interview.
Job description
Job description
,
Person Specification
SkillsEssentialAbility to form positive working relationships with service users.Ability to make a positive contribution to improving the quality of life for people with mental health problems.Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing at all levels.Empathy and sensitivity to the needs of people with mental health needs.
Experience
Essential
Experience
of mental health services as a worker or service user / carer.Desirable
Experience
of dealing with people in emotional distress.
Qualifications
EssentialThe post holder will be expected to attend and fully complete a nationally agreed induction programme.DesirableNVQ level 2 or 3 or other relevant
Qualifications
.OtherEssentialAble to travel within the geographical work area in an effective manner.Ability to access a range of settings including visiting people at home.Be committed to continuous development of job related knowledge and skills, including essential IT skills.DesirableWord processing and other IT skills.
Experience
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer
Details
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