Enablement Support Worker (South Derbyshire)

Derbyshire County Council is looking for Enablement Support Workers to join the Short‑Term Assessment and Reablement Team (START). The team is multi‑disciplinary, consisting of social workers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and healthcare professionals working together to promote and maintain the independence and dignity of people in their homes.

What You’ll Do

• Work with people in their homes, supporting daily living activities such as personal care, medication and wellbeing to promote independence and confidence.
• Support individuals in achieving therapeutic goals set by occupational therapists and physiotherapists, ensuring effective use of assistive technology and equipment.
• Contribute to the assessment process and accurately record progress, escalating concerns when required.

What We’re Looking For

• Compassionate and caring personality.
• A commitment to treating people with dignity and respect.
• Creativity, forward‑thinking and the ability to work independently.
• Comfortable using smartphones and apps for record‑keeping.
• A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.
• Availability to work on a rota that includes early mornings, late evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, pension scheme and generous annual leave.
• Wellbeing support and workwear supplied.
• Flexible contracts of 18 or 24 weeks with options for extra hours.
• 25 days of annual leave plus 5 extra days after 5 years of continuous service (pro‑rated for part‑time).
• Access to local government pension scheme and guaranteed incremental annual pay increases.
• Discounts at selected county leisure centres, Derbyshire Rewards Scheme, and access to physio and mental health services.

For more details about the role, please view the attached documents. To apply, visit our website. If you prefer a paper application, send your CV to asch.recruitment@derbyshire.gov.uk stating the job number JOB/26/01787. To discuss the role further, email Michaela.Clarke@derbyshire.gov.uk. We look forward to hearing from you.

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