Enablement Support Lead (South Derbyshire)

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional local authority in the United Kingdom is seeking an Enablement Support Team Lead to enhance service provision and support individuals' well-being. Candidates should possess excellent leadership skills and a commitment to treating people with dignity. This rewarding role involves collaborating with various professionals to foster independence in the community. Competitive benefits package includes annual leave, pension scheme, and more. Interested candidates can apply via the official website.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus additional 5 after 5 years

Generous local government pension scheme

Guaranteed incremental pay increases

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts at selected leisure centres

Wellbeing services access

Qualifications

• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to create an inclusive team.
• Ability to treat people with dignity and respect.
• Creative and forward-thinking approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organise effective provision of services through specific projects.
• Support and assist the well-being of individuals.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary professional teams.

Skills

Leadership skills

Ability to create an inclusive team

Creative thinking

Building rapport with external bodies

Job description

Closing date: 04 January 2026

Derbyshire County Council are looking for an Enablement Support Team Lead to manage and organise effective provision of services through specific projects, specialist advice and guidance and the day-to-day co-ordination of a team. Improving outcomes through supporting and assisting the well-being of individuals.

We’re all about enablement that really matters - encouraging people to achieve their best in their own homes and communities. Do you like supporting colleagues to help people in the community to discover their own strengths? Can you encourage and support them to help people in the community to live as independently as they can?

We’re looking for colleagues who can contribute their skills and expertise working with multi-disciplinary professional teams in localities across Derbyshire. We need team members who can support us to adopt new ways of working and make sure that collaboration around those we are working with is at the heart of everything we do.

We’re keen to hear from you if you:

• Enjoy a challenge
• Understand what it means to treat people with dignity and respect
• Have excellent leadership skills and the ability to create an inclusive team
• Can be creative and are forward thinking
• Are able to build a positive rapport with external bodies

Working in any care role can be challenging at times, but extremely rewarding, and as an employee of Derbyshire County Council, you will receive a competitive benefits package including:

• 25 days of annual leave plus another 5 once you reach 5 years of continuous service (pro rata for part time)
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Guaranteed incremental annual pay increases
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts at selected county leisure centres
• Derbyshire Rewards Scheme giving employees discount on their everyday spending
• Access to physio, mental health, and other wellbeing services
• And much more

Interested? Click on the attachments where you can find more specific details about the role of an Enablement Support Team Lead and apply through our website.

For more information on the wonderful work we do or to request a call back from us please email [e-mail]

We’d love to hear from you. Come join us!

Provisional Interview Date: 9 January 26