Derbyshire County Council
Enablement Support Worker (South Derbyshire)
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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 escalate 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.
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💼 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.
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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!
📎 Interested?
🚀 Ready to Take the Next Step?
Click on the attachments to find more details about the role of an Enablement Support Worker and apply through our website. Prefer a paper application please email asch.recruitment@derbyshire.gov.uk stating the job number JOB/26/01787
If you wish to discuss the role in more detail, please email Michaela.Clarke@derbyshire.gov.uk
❤️ We’d love to hear from you. Come join us!
Provisional Interview Date: TBC
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