Enablement Support Worker

Enablement Support WorkerRole ResponsibilityAre 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 a Enablement Support Worker 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 Thanet Enablement Team. With an Office based at St Peters House, Broadstairs covering Ramsgate, Margate, Birchington 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 approachExcellent interpersonal skills and experience of working with a diverse range of people and challenging situationsSkills to empower the people on our service to support them to reach their personal goals and maximise their independenceAbility to travel across the required geographical areaAbility to be flexible and adapt to the fast-changing business needsBasic knowledge and understanding of computer-based systemsWillingness to learn and a proactive approach to their own developmentIn return we can offer you: Enhancements for evening and weekend working & Bank HolidaysUniform, Phone and PPE all providedContracted Guaranteed HoursPaid by shift not by callTravel time paid & Mileage paid at 45p per mileExtensive Induction and ongoing training including Care Certificate and Diploma in Health & Social CareRegular 1-1 Supervision/supportDevelopment 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 subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. 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. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification. The ability to travel across a wide geographical area in a timely and flexible manner at various times of the day (during shift hours) is essential. You should note that public transport is rarely a viable option as some rural areas of Kent often have limited public transport. Contact DetailsFor more information, please contact About the CompanyWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility! KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work. Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. Job Description & Person SpecificationEnablement Support Worker JD.pdfApply Salary £26,956 - £27,765 pro rata Contract type Permanent Part Time Working Hours Varying hours to be discussed at interview Location St Peters House, Broadstairs, United Kingdom Job category Social Care - Unqualified Job Reference REF/TP/174435/15031 Closing Date 15 August, 2026 Apply