Job Description

The Inreach and Home Treatment Team, based in Chesterfield, is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Support Worker to join our welcoming and supportive team.
This role offers a rewarding opportunity to work with older adults experiencing a deterioration in functional mental health. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to delivering intensive, home-based treatment as an alternative to inpatient care. Under supervision, you will provide competent and compassionate care tailored to individual needs.
The successful candidate will be required to travel across a wide geographical area, covering Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire, and therefore must hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle. The service operates 9am to 5pm, seven days a week, including bank holidays, so flexibility is essential.
If you are passionate about making a difference in older people's mental health and thrive in a dynamic, community-based setting, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Support service users in their homes or other agreed settings.
Assist senior staff in implementing and reviewing care plans by feeding back your findings/thoughts.
Encourage participation in therapeutic activities.
Support practical tasks outlined in care plans.
Report concerns to appropriate professionals.
Maintain accurate records.
Work flexible hours, including weekends.
Travel across a defined geographical area as needed which may include cross working if required.
About us
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."
Benefits include:
Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
Generous NHS pension scheme
Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
Health service discounts and online benefits
Incremental pay progression
Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
Health and wellbeing opportunities
Structured learning and development opportunities
Details
Date posted
03 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year pa, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
383-OPC-6045-25
Job locations
Scarsdale Hospital
Newbold Road
Chesterfield
S41 7PF
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the and Person Specification for more details about the post. Person Specification Highlights: Essential Qualifications & Skills:

• NVQ Level 3 in a care-related field or equivalent.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Ability to travel and work flexibly.
• Understanding of therapeutic boundaries.
• Teamwork and communication skills.

Desirable:

• Driving licence.
• Understanding of clinical supervision and legislation.
• Ability to use test equipment.

As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. Please note without previous NHS Service you will commence at the bottom of the pay band which currently does not meet the minimum salary requirement for sponsorship for this post. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk websiteSkilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK(www.gov.uk) Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the and Person Specification for more details about the post. Person Specification Highlights: Essential Qualifications & Skills:

• NVQ Level 3 in a care-related field or equivalent.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Ability to travel and work flexibly.
• Understanding of therapeutic boundaries.
• Teamwork and communication skills.

Desirable:

• Driving licence.
• Understanding of clinical supervision and legislation.
• Ability to use test equipment.

As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. Please note without previous NHS Service you will commence at the bottom of the pay band which currently does not meet the minimum salary requirement for sponsorship for this post. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk websiteSkilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK(www.gov.uk)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ 3 Level NVQ in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification

Skills
Essential

• Be able to work on own initiative, being aware of own limitations
• Good communication skills
• Able to meet the travel requirements of the post

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Demonstrate knowledge of the issues faced by people of all ages with functional mental health diagnosis
• Previous experience of working with people with functional illness

Desirable

• Community experience

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ 3 Level NVQ in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification

Skills
Essential

• Be able to work on own initiative, being aware of own limitations
• Good communication skills
• Able to meet the travel requirements of the post

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Demonstrate knowledge of the issues faced by people of all ages with functional mental health diagnosis
• Previous experience of working with people with functional illness

Desirable

• Community experience

Skills Required