Role Responsibility Are you passionate about empowering people with complex needs to live independently? Do you thrive in community settings? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic and compassionate team. About the Role: As an Enablement Assessment Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting adults (18) with high-level needs, including mental health conditions, learning disabilities, and autism. Working across Kent with a focus on Thanet / Herne Bay / Whitstable. Your main role will be to deliver intensive, person-centred enablement interventions in the community. Your work focus on promoting independence, preventing escalation to higher levels of care, and helping individuals achieve their personal goals. You may also be required to support individuals currently in-patients at main Kent psychiatric hospitals. We are seeking someone who is : Compassionate and committed to promoting independence. Experienced in supporting individuals with mental health needs, autism, and learning disabilities. Confident working independently and collaboratively with multi-agency teams. Organised, flexible, and proactive with strong assessment skills. Able to travel across Kent and adapt to changing priorities. Comfortable working at pace within the timescales of the enablement programme. A team player who values innovation, collaboration, and continuous development. Join Us: At Kent County Council, we are committed to supporting our team and investing in their development. You will benefit from: The chance to make a real and lasting difference in people’s lives. A supportive and inclusive team environment. Regular supervision and access to training opportunities. Career development pathways. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from 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. Interview Dates: 19 th and 21 st November 2025.