Intermediate care enabler

Medway Community Healthcare; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking community healthcare provider dedicated to enhancing the well-being of individuals through personalized care. This role as an Enabler involves supporting clients to regain independence and engage actively in their care plans. You will be part of a passionate team, committed to delivering high-quality services while enjoying flexible working arrangements. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the community. If you are caring, motivated, and ready to contribute, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

NHS Pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing training and supervision

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Good literacy and numeracy skills are essential.
• Experience in social care and as an enabler is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with service users and assist with personal care.
• Communicate effectively with team members and manage training.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Personal Care

Mobility Assistance

Education

Care Certificate/NVQ Level 2 in Health/Social Care

NVQ Level 3 or Foundation Degree in progress

Tools

Basic IT Skills

Job description

Main area Enabler Grade Band 2
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (2 shift patterns 7-1 and 4-10)
Job ref: 813-525-0721-LB-AA

Site: Unit 5, Ambley Green, Gillingham
Salary: £24,169 per annum (enhanced AFC pay for out of hours)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing date: 13/05/2025 23:59

Join Our Award-Winning Social Enterprise

• Providing high-quality care, ranked ‘Good’ by the CQC
• Reinvesting surpluses into health, care services, and the community
• Friendly, ambitious, innovative, and rewarding excellence
• Offering superior benefits, comparable to NHS and more
• Reflecting staff dedication and passion

Our Vision

To be a vibrant community interest company benefiting the communities we serve. If you share this vision, we want to hear from you.

Job Overview

• Are you caring and positive?
• Can you work well in a team and independently with good communication skills?
• Can you motivate others?
• Do you have experience caring for friends, relatives, children, or community members?

If yes, this could be the perfect role for you!

What is an Enabler?

Independence is key to well-being. Reablement involves a multidisciplinary team supporting patients to regain independence by following personalized goal plans, involving service users to help them 'do' rather than 'do to' or 'do for' people.

Main Duties

If you have the necessary skills or experience as an enabler, or wish to become one, apply now. We offer ongoing training, supervision, and support to achieve qualifications like the Care Certificate or NVQ.

Positions are available in Gillingham, Rainham, Hempstead, Chatham, Walderslade, Lordswood, Rochester, Strood, Hoo, and surrounding areas. Please specify your preference on your application.

Working for Us

• Join a progressive, innovative service with opportunities to become a shareholder.
• Explore new ways of working and service development.
• Receive established training, supervision, and appraisals.
• Develop skills in a supportive team environment.
• Previous applicants need not apply.

Interested in flexible working? We support work-life balance and can accommodate flexible arrangements. Talk to us about options.

The Small Print

• Informal visits available upon request.
• Pension options include NHS Pension scheme and Scottish Widows group pension.
• MCH encourages all staff to be double COVID vaccinated.

Job Details and Responsibilities

Purpose

Be part of the intermediate care enablement team, demonstrating our values in all interactions, supporting independence, and engaging with patients and families.

Main Responsibilities

• Build relationships with service users, ensuring engagement with their care plans.
• Assist with activities such as personal care, mobility, diet, medication, and record-keeping.
• Communicate effectively with team members and escalate issues appropriately.
• Travel efficiently between visits.
• Lead on-site during incidents until support arrives.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain professional relationships and high standards of care.
• Manage training, development, and compliance with policies.
• Use resources responsibly and participate in team and organizational development.
• Ensure confidentiality and accurate documentation.
• Engage in research, audits, and continuous professional development.
• Plan and organize workload independently within policies.
• Support patient rehabilitation using appropriate techniques.
• Uphold equality, diversity, and safeguarding standards.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Basic IT skills
• Care Certificate/NVQ Level 2 in Health/Social Care
• NVQ Level 3 or Foundation Degree in progress

Experience

• Teamwork and independent working skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• Experience as an enabler and in social care

Other

• Valid driving license and access to vehicle

We reserve the right to close applications early. Please include contact details for referees, ideally line managers or tutors from the last 3 years.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding. We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria and support reasonable adjustments.