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Enablement Support Worker

Kent County Council, Maidstone

Enablement Support Worker

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Kent County Council, Maidstone

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 22 Jun | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 13a3eb56299543e9a1da071af2b9659e

Location ref: Maidstone

Full Job Description

  • 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 travel across the required geographical area
  • 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, 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 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.

    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 an 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 Team - this is covering West Kent : Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells 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.

    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.

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/enablement-support-worker-127007436

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