Enablement Support Worker

Kent County Council; Broadstairs; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A major local authority in Broadstairs seeks a part-time Enablement Support Worker. This role involves delivering essential support to individuals, helping them achieve independence while working alongside multi-agency teams. The ideal candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to travel across a wide area, and a proactive approach to personal development. Attractive benefits include paid travel, ongoing training, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Enhancements for evening and weekend working

Uniform, phone, and PPE provided

Contracted guaranteed hours

Paid travel time

Mileage paid at 45p per mile

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Regular supervision and support

Development opportunities within KCC

Responsibilities

• Deliver support in daily living to individuals seeking independence.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners.
• Adapt to the fast-changing needs of the business.
• Travel across geographical areas in a timely manner.

Skills

Empathetic and caring approach

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to empower clients

Flexibility to adapt

Basic knowledge of computer-based systems

Willingness to learn

Ability to travel across required areas

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent part time Enablement Support Worker with one of the country’s biggest and most diverse Local Authorities. Whether you are looking to start a career or develop an existing one in Health and Social Care this is a job for you. The KEaH Thanet Enablement Team is based at St Peters House, Broadstairs, with an expectation to deliver support in Ramsgate, Margate, Birchington and surrounding areas. The Kent Enablement at Home service is recognised as a leader in its field, offering excellent work benefits and a comprehensive training programme. Enablement focuses on taking an individual on a journey to independence or reducing long-term care needs through planned support with aspects of daily living including personal care, working with a structured team (Enablement Locality Organiser, Enablement Supervisors, Social Workers, Occupational Therapist and multi-agency partners in KCC and health).

Responsibilities

• An empathetic and caring approach
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of working with a diverse range of people and challenging situations
• Skills to empower the people on our service to support them to reach their personal goals and maximise their independence
• Ability to travel across the required geographical area
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to the fast-changing business needs
• Basic knowledge and understanding of computer-based systems
• Willingness to learn and a proactive approach to their own development. This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements
• The ability to travel across a wide geographical area in a timely and flexible manner at various times of the day (during shift hours) is essential. You should note that public transport is rarely a viable option as some rural areas of Kent often have limited public transport.

Qualifications

• Travel across the required geographical area and flexibility to meet business needs

Benefits

• Enhancements for evening and weekend working & Bank Holidays
• Uniform, Phone and PPE all provided
• Contracted Guaranteed Hours
• Paid by shift not by call
• Travel time paid & Mileage paid at 45p per mile
• Extensive Induction and ongoing training including Care Certificate and Diploma in Health & Social Care
• Regular 1-1 Supervision/support
• Development opportunities through succession planning to move into other roles (whole of KCC)
• KCC standard benefits as outlined in the Blue Book

We value different skillsets and recognise that career paths are fluid. Whether you aim to manage your own team of people or really hone your specialist skills and become an expert in your area, the opportunity to follow your career goals is available at Kent County Council.