Enablement Support Worker (South Derbyshire)

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Wellbeing support

25 days annual leave plus 5 extra after 5 years

Discounts at county leisure centres

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is hiring Enablement Support Workers for the Short-Term Assessment and Reablement Team. You will support individuals in their homes with daily living activities, promoting independence and confidence.

The ideal candidate is compassionate and creative, comfortable using technology, and has a valid driving licence. This role offers competitive pay, a pension scheme, and generous annual leave, with flexible contracts and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Commitment to treating people with dignity and respect.
• Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.
• Availability to work on a rota including early mornings and late evenings.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living activities such as personal care and medication.
• Help individuals achieve therapeutic goals set by professionals.
• Contribute to the assessment process and record progress.

Skills

Compassionate and caring personality

Creativity

Ability to work independently

Comfortable using smartphones and apps

Job description

Derbyshire County Council is looking for Enablement Support Workers to join the Short‑Term Assessment and Reablement Team (START). The team is multi‑disciplinary, consisting of social workers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and healthcare professionals working together to promote and maintain the independence and dignity of people in their homes.

What You’ll Do

• Work with people in their homes, supporting daily living activities such as personal care, medication and wellbeing to promote independence and confidence.
• Support individuals in achieving therapeutic goals set by occupational therapists and physiotherapists, ensuring effective use of assistive technology and equipment.
• Contribute to the assessment process and accurately record progress, escalating concerns when required.

What We’re Looking For

• Compassionate and caring personality.
• A commitment to treating people with dignity and respect.
• Creativity, forward‑thinking and the ability to work independently.
• Comfortable using smartphones and apps for record‑keeping.
• A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.
• Availability to work on a rota that includes early mornings, late evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, pension scheme and generous annual leave.
• Wellbeing support and workwear supplied.
• Flexible contracts of 18 or 24 weeks with options for extra hours.
• 25 days of annual leave plus 5 extra days after 5 years of continuous service (pro‑rated for part‑time).
• Access to local government pension scheme and guaranteed incremental annual pay increases.
• Discounts at selected county leisure centres, Derbyshire Rewards Scheme, and access to physio and mental health services.

For more details about the role, please view the attached documents. To apply, visit our website. If you prefer a paper application, send your CV to [e-mail] stating the job number JOB/26/01787. To discuss the role further, email [e-mail]. We look forward to hearing from you.