Enablement Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Ashford, United Kingdom Kent County Council Full time

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Are you passionate about helping people? Do you want to actively support your community? Are you able to think innovatively whilst working in challenging situations?

We have an exciting opportunity for full or part time hours with one of the country’s biggest and most diverse Local Authorities. Whether you are looking to start a career or develop an existing one in Health and Social Care then this is a job for you

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the KEaH Enablement Team. With an office based at Kroner House, Ashford and an expectation to deliver in the Ashford and surrounding areas.

The Kent Enablement at Home service is one of the leaders in its field. With excellent work benefits and one of the most comprehensive training programmes we believe in investing in both our staff as well as the residents of Kent.

Enablement is all about taking an individual on a journey to independence or reducing the long-term care needs. This would be though planned support with aspects of daily living including personal care, whilst working for and alongside a structured team to include the Enablement Locality Organiser, Enablement Supervisors, Social Workers, Occupational Therapist and various multi agency partners in KCC and health.

**To succeed in this role, we are looking for someone who has**:

- An empathetic and caring approach
- Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of working with a diverse range of people and challenging situations
- Skills to empower the people on our service to support them to reach their personal goals and maximise their independence
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to the fast-changing business needs
- Basic knowledge and understanding of computer-based systems
- Willingness to learn and a proactive approach to their own development

**In return we can offer you**:

- Enhancements for evening and weekend working & Bank Holidays
- Uniform, Phone and PPE all provided
- Contracted Guaranteed Hours
- Paid by shift not by call
- Travel time paid & Mileage paid at 45p per mile
- Extensive Induction and ongoing training including Care Certificate and Diploma in Health & Social Care
- Regular 1-1 Supervision/support
- Development opportunities through succession planning to move into other roles (whole of KCC)
- KCC standard benefits as outlined in the Blue Book.

We value different skillsets and recognise that career paths are fluid. Whether you aim to manage your own team of people or really hone your specialist skills and become an expert in your area, the opportunity to follow your career goals is available at Kent County Council.

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements.

Contact Details
For further information please contact:
David Holdstock

03000 414615

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