Enablement Worker

NHS Highland; Shire of Moira; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

NHS Highland is recruiting an Enablement Worker to support people in their own homes in East Ross. The role emphasizes independence, proactive care, and timely hospital discharge to improve outcomes.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering person-centred care within a 4 days on/4 days off rotation, and you may need a driving license for this role. Training to SVQ 2 is available if not already held.

Qualifications

• SVQ 2 or equivalent qualification and willing to work towards relevant care credentials.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential to support individuals at home.
• Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team while upholding NHS values.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and promote independence for vulnerable individuals so they can stay safely at home.
• Contribute to hospital discharge planning and prevent unnecessary admissions through proactive support.
• Assist in ongoing assessment and care planning to meet individual needs and goals.
• Provide person-centred care and support transition back to independence, reducing reliance on long-term services.
• Work within East Ross rotation and participate in flexible scheduling to deliver reliable care.

Skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Communication

Education

SVQ 2

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa.

NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

East Ross, working a 4 days on, 4 days off rotation. A fuel allowance along with generous evening and weekend enhancements are paid.

Due to the expansion of our service, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dedicated Care at Home and Enablement Team within the East Ross area. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting people in their own homes.

Key Objectives Of The Enablement Worker Role

• Maintain, maximise, and promote independence for vulnerable individuals, enabling them to remain safely in their own homes.
• Prevent hospital admissions through proactive support and early intervention.
• Facilitate effective hospital discharges by supporting individuals in their own home.
• Support ongoing assessment of clients in their own homes.
• Contribute to person-centred, goal-focused care plans, ensuring that support is tailored to individual needs and aspirations.
• Provide ongoing review and support to aid the transition back to independence, reducing reliance on long-term care services.

This proposal aligns with strategic priorities around early intervention, reablement, and reducing delayed discharges, while also improving outcomes for service users.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate a self-motivated and dynamic approach. They should have good team working abilities. Have the ability to participate and communicate effectively. Work as part of a larger, multi-disciplinary team whose goal is to deliver person centred care whilst ensuring health and social care standards are maintained along with NHS values. Work will be overseen by a senior enablement worker and the Care at Home Officer.

Applicants should have or be willing to work towards an SVQ 2.

Previous Experience Is Desirable But Not Essential.

Shifts available

• 8-3pm 4 days on 4 days off

A current driving license, as well as use of your own car is essential for this role.

These positions do not meet the criteria for Visa sponsorship and a CoS cannot be provided.

Informal enquiries to: Nicki Nicol, Interim Care at Home team manager

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email: Or Karis Hill, Care at Home Officer

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Additional information for candidates

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers

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