Job title: Locum Wellbeing Worker: Safe Haven 
Role summary:
We are seeking compassionate and skilled locum workers—primarily for daytime shifts (11:00-18:30) but also evening shifts (16:00-23:00) —to join our Safe Haven team in Oxfordshire. In this vital role, you will support adults experiencing mental health crises, working collaboratively to provide immediate, person-centred care. This includes taking referrals, assessing risks, delivering one-to-one support sessions, and facilitating re-focusing activities that promote grounding, coping, and safety. As part of a reflective and supportive team, you will also engage in handovers, supervision, and complex case discussions to continually develop your practice and provide high-quality crisis support. You will be expected to cover both our Oxford and Banbury site, so access to a vehicle or ability to travel is essential.
Job location (usual place of work): OXFORDSHIRE (OXFORD AND BANBURY)
Pay Rate: £14.10 – £15.17 per hour (salary dependent on skills, experience and knowledge)
Applications close on: 27 July 2026
Hours: Locum
Contract is: Locum
Job description:
- 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
For a detailed job description or to apply, please see the website here.