Enablement Worker (Mental Health Enablement service Team)

An opportunity has arisen to apply for the position of Enablement Worker within the Mental Health Enablement service. The applicant will need to be a motivated, enthusiastic individual with the ability to provide a wide range of practical, social and general support services for individuals experiencing difficulties in managing their day to day lives. The successful applicant will typically work alone, and will provide support to clients on a 1:1 basis in the community in line with the agreed Personal Service Plan.

The post is based at The Quad, Dock Walk, Chesterfield, covering North east Derbyshire and Bolsover but is part of a wider team that covers the Amber Valley/Clay Cross and Chesterfield areas. You will therefore be expected to travel throughout a large geographical area, and on occasion to other locations within Derbyshire. *Please state if you are a car driver on your application.

The service predominately works with working age adults with a mental health need on a short term basis to support them through periods of crisis, to promote independence, connect people with their communities and to support discharge from hospital. The team of Enablement workers also provide some long term packages of support.

The service provides time limited support, highly focused on maximizing independence to reduce ongoing care and support needs. We aim to support clients to become more resilient in managing their mental health issues, and reduce risk by enabling them to gain skills, and build confidence in a way that empowers them to exercise maximum choice and control.

Inspiring confidence and motivation is a key factor, alongside regular goal setting to achieve daily living tasks such as self-care, money management, addressing hoarding issues, accessing public transport, referring to outreach services such as welfare rights, adult learning, housing etc., and assisting people to build social networks to promote a sense of well-being and belonging.

Responsibilities include:

• Acting in accordance with DCC policies and procedures, including that of safeguarding, confidentiality and Health & Safety.
• Lone working in the community with clients, following the risk assessments in place.
• Planning own work schedule with support from the Senior Enablement Worker.
• Completing all training requirements and ongoing development.
• Using electronic systems to record all work accurately and factually in line with the requirement of the DCC monitoring and evaluation process.
• Liaise with colleagues, contribute to team meetings/reviews, and maintain good working relationships with Adult Care Social Work Teams, Community Mental Health Teams, the Recovery and Peer Support Service and other agencies as appropriate.

Employees have access to a range of support, benefits and discounts including: 

•    Generous Annual Leave Scheme 25 days annual leave per year (rising to 30 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata). 
•    Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security
•    Supportive management and team
•    Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
•    Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.
•    Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.
•    Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites (Terms and conditions apply)
•    Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
•    Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits, cashback and discounts.
More details on the benefits of working for the council can be found on our reward and recognition page.

Provisional Interview Date: 13 November 2025