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Are you passionate about supporting people with mental health conditions?
Whether it’s due to homelessness or poor mental health, the number of people experiencing a crisis is on the rise. Connection Support believes in a future where people are free from crisis. But for the times when crises do happen, we’ll be there to help every step of the way.
Does this sound like something you want to be a part of?
We are currently recruiting a Case Worker to join our Mental Health Support Service in Oxfordshire .
About the service
As part of the Oxfordshire Mental Health Partnership, we provide focused support to people with severe and enduring mental health conditions, listening to the support needs of our clients and helping them access services that will help in their recovery and to live independently.
The impact you will have
Working alongside clients, you will help them overcome issues that impact their ability to live independently. You will support people to access services tailored to their individual needs, including housing, tenancy support, healthcare, welfare benefits, and opportunities within their local community.
No two days are the same in this challenging but rewarding role, where your support can make a lasting difference to people's lives.
Contract: Permanent.
Hours: Part time, 30 hours per week, Tuesday – Friday.
Location: This role will be focused on clients based in South Oxfordshire and Vale, but wider travel across Oxfordshire will also be required . The office base is in Wolvercote, Oxford.
Salary: £27,418 - £28,541 per annum, pro rata, dependent on experience. Please note salary shown is the full time equivalent.
Closing date: Friday 10th July
Introduction Call: As part of our recruitment process, we invite selected candidates to a short introductory call. We believe this helps candidates better understand the role, ask any questions and feel more prepared if invited to interview.
Interviews: Week commencing 20th July
Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early.
About you
You'll be passionate about supporting people to improve their wellbeing and independence. Whether your experience comes from a professional role or your own lived experience, you'll understand the importance of treating every person with dignity, respect and compassion, recognising that everyone's journey is different.
We're looking for someone who has:
- Professional and/or lived experience of supporting people experiencing mental health challenges.
- An awareness of mental health conditions and the impact they can have on people's lives.
- An understanding of housing and welfare benefits, or a willingness to develop this knowledge through training.
- The ability to build positive, trusting relationships while treating people as individuals.
- Good basic IT skills, including using email and maintaining accurate records. Full training will be provided on our internal systems.
You'll share our passion for helping people achieve positive outcomes, celebrating progress along the way and supporting people through the more challenging times too.
As this role supports people across Oxfordshire, a full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
Please note: As part of the application process, you will be asked a number of questions relating to the essential requirements of the role. If you answer "No" to any of these questions, the recruitment system will automatically decline your application. If you believe this has happened in error, please contact us and we will be happy to review your application.
What we offer in return
We have been named one of the UK’s top 10 charities to work for by Best Companies and offer a generous benefits package, including:
- 30 days’ annual leave (pro rata for part time) plus bank holidays
- Occupational sick pay
- Health-related benefits
- Eco travel incentives
- Retail discounts and more
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Connection Support is committed to equality of opportunity and to creating a fair and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups and those with lived experience to apply.
If you require any adjustments or additional support at any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to get in touch, we are happy to discuss your requirements.
Connection Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
