Enablement Support Worker (Bolsover)

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; Bolsover; Presencial; GBP 12.000 - 15.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Generous Annual Leave Scheme

Training and Development

Wellbeing Support Framework

Cycle to Work Scheme

Rewards and Discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Derbyshire County Council START team is hiring an Enablement Support Worker to join a short-term reablement team supporting clients in Bolsover. You’ll help people regain independence in their own homes, with training provided even if you have no prior care experience. A driving licence and vehicle are advantageous.

The role includes unsocial hours, weekends, and potential night work as needed. There is a clear career pathway within the new structure, with on-going supervision, development and

Formación

• No prior care experience required; structured training provided.
• Caring personality and desire to help others.

Responsabilidades

• Provide wrap-around support to enable people to live independently.
• Work as part of a multi-professional team with senior support for queries and supervision.
• Follow a goal-focused care plan to promote independence in personal care, mobility, meals and medications.

Descripción del empleo

Derbyshire County Council START team are looking for an Enablement Support Worker to come and join our short-term reablement team, to work within our local communities within the Bolsover area.

Supporting clients within their own home to regain full or partial independence will be the focus of our dedicated Enablement Support Workers.

You don\'t need to have previous experience of care work or qualifications as we offer structured training to ensure our care workers receive what they need to flourish and progress in their social care careers!

What are we looking for?

Are you someone with a caring personality and a desire to care for others? Do you have the ambition and drive to work positively with people, promoting choice and control to encourage their independence in personal care, mobility, medication, making meals, whilst working to their goal focussed personal service plan? If the answer is "yes" then we are keen to hear from you.

What will you be doing?

Working in care can be challenging at times, but extremely rewarding, and you will be working as part of a multi-professional team to provide wrap around support to enable people to live as independently as possible in their own home.

You will be working towards a goal focussed care plan that is aimed at promoting independence and you will have access to support through the new structure. You will work closely with other colleagues and have regular access to your Senior Enablement Support Worker for "on the job" queries and support and from your Enablement Support Lead for supervision, professional development and access to training.

A robust and attainable career pathway has been built into the new structure so there will be opportunities to work your way through the structure to more senior positions.

We\'re keen to hear from you if you:

• Enjoy a challenge


• Understand what it means to treat people with dignity and respect


• Can place a person at the centre of their care


• Can be creative and are forward thinking


• Have a driving licence and a vehicle that you are able to use for work

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).


• 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

This vacancy is a 30 hour post based on an 8 week rota basis and a 6-hour shift pattern. Therefore, 30 hours will work 5 days a week. There are also opportunities to work extra hours when/if they are available. The job will require unsocial hours including weekends and Bank Holidays. You could also be required to work at night when the need arises and with agreement. Payment arrangements will be detailed in any contract offer made.

Provisional Interview Date: 29th October 2026