Enablement Support Worker (South Derbyshire)

Derbyshire County Council; Matlock; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + 5 days after 5y

Generous local government pension

Guaranteed incremental pay increases

Discounts at leisure centres

Derbyshire Rewards Scheme

Wellbeing services

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is hiring Enablement Support Workers for the Short-Term Assessment and Reablement Team (START). You will work with a multidisciplinary group to support people at home, promoting independence and dignity through personal care, medication assistance, and wellbeing activities.

You will contribute to assessments, help achieve therapeutic goals defined by clinicians, and record progress.

Qualifications

• Caring, compassionate approach to everyone served.
• Commitment to treating people with dignity and respect.
• Ability to work independently and think creatively for solutions.
• Familiar with using smartphones/apps for recording information.
• Must have a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.

Responsibilities

• Join a multidisciplinary team, supporting social workers, occupational therapists and health professionals to set goals that promote independence.
• Assist people at home with activities of daily living and medication support to regain confidence.
• Support therapeutic goals with occupational therapists and physiotherapists and promote use of assistive tech.
• Contribute to the assessment process and help monitor progress.
• Record progress accurately and flag concerns as needed.

Skills

Caring personality

Dignity and respect

Independent working

Smartphone record-keeping

Driving licence and vehicle access

Rotas and shift work

Job description

Start your journey towards a fulfilling and rewarding career with Derbyshire County Council today!

Derbyshire County Council are looking for Enablement Support Workers in the Short-Term Assessment and Reablement Team (START). This is a multi-disciplinary team inclusive of Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and health working with people to promote and maintain their independence and dignity

What You’ll Do

• Join a dynamic multidisciplinary team—working alongside social workers, occupational therapists, and healthcare professionals—to set meaningful goals that empower people to live the life they choose
• Work with people in their home promoting strengths around activities of daily living such as personal care and medication alongside wellbeing support to regain independence and confidence.
• Support individuals in achieving therapeutic goals set by occupational therapists and physiotherapists, ensuring effective use of assistive technology and equipment to promote independence and wellbeing
• Contribute to the assessment process
• Accurately record progress and escalated concerns when needed.

We’re all about assessment and reablement that really matters – encouraging people to achieve their best in their own homes and communities.?

What We’re Looking For

• A caring and compassionate personality.
• A commitment to treating people with dignity and respect.
• Creativity, forward-thinking, and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to use smartphones/apps for record-keeping.
• A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work
• Ability to work on a rota including early morning, late evening, weekends and bank holidays

Why Choose Us?

• No Experience? No Problem! – We offer full training including the Care Certificate.
• Career Growth – Clear pathways to progress into senior roles.
• Competitive Pay & Pension – Plus generous annual leave.
• Wellbeing Support – We care about your health and happiness.
• PPE & Workwear Provided – We’ve got you covered.
• Flexible Hours: Choose from 18 or 24 contracts, with options for extra hours. (Working rota basis working early mornings evenings and weekends. Enhancements apply after 19.00 and before 07.00)

We’d love 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
• Are creative and forward-thinking, and the ability to work independently.

Why join us?

Working in care can be challenging, but it’s also incredibly rewarding. As an employee of Derbyshire County Council, you’ll receive a competitive benefits package, including:

• 25 days of annual leave plus 5 extra days after 5 years of continuous service (pro rata for part time)
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Guaranteed incremental annual pay increases
• Discounts at selected county leisure centres
• Derbyshire Rewards Scheme – discounts on everyday spending
• Access to physio, mental health, and other wellbeing services
• And much more!

Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time where part of your normal working pattern unless it is between 7pm and 7am, where enhanced rates of pay apply. Enhanced pay rates are paid for Bank Holiday working.

The job may require unsocial hours working including weekends and Bank Holidays. Payment arrangements will be detailed in any contract offer made.

Young workers – Please note there are different rules for young workers in regard to working hours. Please ensure the information contained within the following is understood before applying.

Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.