Assessment & Enablement Specialist

Kent County Council; Margate; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent County Council is seeking an Enablement Assessment Officer to support adults 18+ with higher-level needs across Kent, focusing on Thanet and surrounding areas. The role delivers intensive, person-centred enablement interventions in the community, promoting independence and preventing escalation.

Travel across Kent is expected, with DBS checks and driving likely required. The post emphasizes collaboration with multi-agency teams and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and committed to promoting independence.
• Experienced in supporting individuals with mental health needs, autism, and learning disabilities.
• Confident working independently and collaboratively with multi-agency teams.
• Organised, flexible, and proactive with strong assessment skills.
• Able to travel across Kent and adapt to changing priorities.
• Comfortable working at pace within the timescales of the enablement programme.
• A team player who values innovation, collaboration, and continuous development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver intensive, person-centred enablement interventions within the community.
• Promote independence and prevent escalation to more intensive services.
• Empower individuals to achieve their personal goals.
• Support individuals who may currently be in-patients at Kent psychiatric hospitals.

Skills

Mental health support

Autism support

Learning disabilities

Independent working

Multi-agency collaboration

Assessment skills

Willingness to travel

Adaptability

Team player

Innovation & development

Job description

Kent County Council is seeking an Enablement Assessment Officer to support adults 18+ with higher-level needs across Kent, focusing on Thanet and surrounding areas. The role delivers intensive, person-centred enablement interventions in the community, promoting independence and preventing escalation.

Travel across Kent is expected, with DBS checks and driving likely required. The post emphasizes collaboration with multi-agency teams and ongoing professional development.