Enablement Worker

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Illinois; On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fuel allowance

Job summary

NHS Scotland is expanding its Care at Home and Enablement Team in East Ross to support people in their own homes. The role focuses on maximizing independence, preventing hospital admissions, and facilitating safe discharges with a person-centred care plan.

Applicants should be self-motivated, able to work in a team, and communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary setting. SVQ 2 is preferred or a willingness to pursue it, and a current driving license with own car is essential for field

Qualifications

• SVQ 2 preferred or willingness to work towardsSVQ 2.
• Able to communicate effectively with clients, families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrates self-motivation and dynamic approach to care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence and enable people to remain at home.
• Help prevent hospital admissions through proactive support.
• Support timely hospital discharges and in-home assessments.
• Contribute to person-centred care plans tailored to individual needs.
• Provide ongoing review to aid transition back to independence and reduce long-term care reliance.

Skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Communication

Education

SVQ 2 required

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa.

NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

East Ross, working a 4 days on, 4 days off rotation.

• A fuel allowance along with generous evening and weekend enhancements are paid.

Due to the expansion of our service, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dedicated Care at Home and Enablement Team within the East Ross area. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting people in their own homes.

Key Objectives Of The Enablement Worker Role

• Maintain, maximise, and promote independence for vulnerable individuals, enabling them to remain safely in their own homes.
• Prevent hospital admissions through proactive support and early intervention.
• Facilitate effective hospital discharges by supporting individuals in their own home.
• Support ongoing assessment of clients in their own homes.
• Contribute to person-centred, goal-focused care plans, ensuring that support is tailored to individual needs and aspirations.
• Provide ongoing review and support to aid the transition back to independence, reducing reliance on long-term care services.

This proposal aligns with strategic priorities around early intervention, reablement, and reducing delayed discharges, while also improving outcomes for service users.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate a self-motivated and dynamic approach. They should have good team working abilities. Have the ability to participate and communicate effectively. Work as part of a larger, multi-disciplinary team whose goal is to deliver person centred care whilst ensuring health and social care standards are maintained along with NHS values. Work will be overseen by a senior enablement worker and the Care at Home Officer.

Applicants should have or be willing to work towards an SVQ 2.

Previous Experience Is Desirable But Not Essential.

Shifts available

• 8-3pm 4 days on 4 days off

A current driving license, as well as use of your own car is essential for this role.

These positions do not meet the criteria for Visa sponsorship and a CoS cannot be provided.