Enablement Support Worker

Role Responsibility

Locality: Maidstone & Malling

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 subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to 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.

Contact Details

For further information on this role please contact Emma Wiltshire on 03000 414249 /  emma.wiltshire@kent.gov.uk or Alisha Honeywell on 03000 422498 / Alisha.honeywell@kent.gov.uk

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.