Permanent Relief Enablement Support Worker
Role Responsibilities
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 a permanent relief 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, this is a job for you!
Join the KEaH Enablement Team, based at Worrall House, Kings Hill, delivering services across Maidstone, Malling, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells, Dartford, Gravesend, Swanley, Sheppey, Sittingbourne, and Faversham.
The Kent Enablement at Home service is a leader in its field, offering excellent benefits and comprehensive training programs. We invest in our staff and the residents of Kent.
Enablement focuses on guiding individuals towards independence or reducing long-term care needs through planned support with daily living activities, including personal care, working alongside a structured team comprising Enablement Locality Organisers, Supervisors, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, and multi-agency partners within KCC and health services.
To succeed in this role, you should have:
* An empathetic and caring approach
* Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working with diverse groups and challenging situations
* Skills to empower service users to achieve personal goals and independence
* Ability to travel across the required geographical area
* Flexibility and adaptability to changing business needs
* Basic knowledge of computer-based systems
* Willingness to learn and a proactive attitude towards personal development
In return, we offer:
* Enhancements for evening, weekend, and bank holiday shifts
* Uniform, phone, and PPE provided
* Contracted guaranteed hours
* Payment per shift, not per call
* Extensive induction and ongoing training, including Care Certificate and Diploma in Health & Social Care
* Opportunities for career development through succession planning within KCC
* Standard benefits as outlined in the Blue Book
We value diverse skill sets and support fluid career paths, whether managing teams or developing specialist expertise. Opportunities to progress are available within Kent County Council.
This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This is a customer-facing role requiring sufficient command of spoken English/Welsh for effective performance, in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016).
Travel across a wide geographical area is essential, often during shift hours. Public transport may not be viable in rural Kent areas.
For more information or an informal chat about the role, contact us.
We promote flexible working arrangements!
KCC is committed to a diverse workforce reflecting the community it serves, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, abilities, and circumstances, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
Please apply promptly as the closing date may be earlier if sufficient qualified candidates apply.
Location: Kings Hill, West Malling, United Kingdom
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