Job summary
Due to the merge of two services, now called Specialist Memory Assessment and Dementia Support Services, we have looked at the skill mix required for this service and as a result we would like to recruit an experienced support worker who is able to deliver psycho-education groups to individuals and carer's. This is a new and highly sort after role, so if you have the skills, knowledge and drive to deliver then this role may be ideal for you.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve delivering psycho-education groups to those that have been diagnosed with dementia and their carer's, have an active part in reviewing group delivery, supervising peers, carrying out checklists, devising individualised care plans and building a rapport with local and national drivers.
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:
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Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
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27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
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Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
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Generous NHS pension scheme
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Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
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Health service discounts and online benefits
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Incremental pay progression
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Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
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Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
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Health and wellbeing opportunities
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Structured learning and development opportunities
Details
Date posted
05 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum , pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
383-OPC-6289-25
Job locations
Derby and Ilkeston
Specialist Memory Assessment and Dementia Support Service
Derby and Ilkeston
DE1 2XX
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further details of main roles and responsibilities required for thes post.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further details of main roles and responsibilities required for thes post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English GCSE
- Maths GCSE
- NVQ L4 or equivalent
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
Skills
Essential
- Delivering psycho-education groups
- Supervising peers
- Maintaining professional standards
- Ability to build effective working relationships internally and externally to the organisation
Experience
Essential
- Teaching to the public
- Leading and promoting psych-educational groups
- Evidence of ongoing learning
- Maintaining professional boundaries
- Working with Dementia and Cognitive decline
- Assessment / planning / careplans
Desirable
- Supervising peers
Qualifications
Essential
- English GCSE
- Maths GCSE
- NVQ L4 or equivalent
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
Skills
Essential
- Delivering psycho-education groups
- Supervising peers
- Maintaining professional standards
- Ability to build effective working relationships internally and externally to the organisation
Experience
Essential
- Teaching to the public
- Leading and promoting psych-educational groups
- Evidence of ongoing learning
- Maintaining professional boundaries
- Working with Dementia and Cognitive decline
- Assessment / planning / careplans
Desirable
- Supervising peers
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional informationDisclosure 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Derby and Ilkeston
Specialist Memory Assessment and Dementia Support Service
Derby and Ilkeston
DE1 2XX
Employer's website
http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Derby and Ilkeston
Specialist Memory Assessment and Dementia Support Service
Derby and Ilkeston
DE1 2XX
Employer's website
http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Salary range
- £27,485 - £30,162 per year