Enablement Support Worker
Role Responsibility
Locality: Tonbridge, Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells
Hours: Various hours per week (part time)
Grade: KR5 plus enhancements and mileage payments
Kent Enablement at Home (KEaH) provide domiciliary-based short term enablement services across Kent. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of dedicated staff who support people to regain their independence. You will visit people in their own homes and work with them to regain their confidence in carrying out a range of daily living task, including washing, dressing, making a meal for themselves and more.
Hours include alternate weekends and some evening work and hours will be fixed to a two-week shift pattern.
We require good communication skills, an ability to adapt to change and willingness to train for Diploma in Health and Social Level 2 unless you have already achieved this qualification. Previous experience is not necessary as full training will be given however a passion to work with people is a must.
We can offer guaranteed hours to suit your availability, a comprehensive training programme and a rewarding career helping people transform their lives.
The ability to travel across a wide geographical area in a timely and flexible manner at various times of the day is essential. You should note that public transport is rarely a viable option as your role will involve travelling to rural areas, often with limited public transport.
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.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Contact Details
Tracy Hudson
Telephone number: 03000 412073
About the Company
Please note – if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.