Enablement Worker - Kent Enablement Service

Role Responsibility

An exciting opportunity for a Kent Enablement Worker has arisen to join us in Kent Enablement Service.

Do you want to make a difference to someone every day? If the answer to this is yes, then you may be the right person for this job.

Kent Enablement Service (KES) is looking for someone who has, or who is willing to gain experience working with people within Health & Social Care.

KES supports people from 18 years old, including people with Autism, learning disabilities and Mental Health.

We provide short term outcome focussed support for up to 12 weeks to enable people to reach their maximum potential in targeted areas of their life.

KES keeps the individuals at the centre of everything we do.

We are looking for someone who is flexible, motivated, be able to work autonomously and have an empathetic approach.

The role will be based primarily at the DGS, however, the ability to travel across a wide geographical area in a timely manner is required. Mileage allowance provided.

The successful candidate would be required to evidence that they have the core values required of staff working in our services and will need to hold Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care. Good communication, computer and organisational skills are essential to the job role.

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.

This role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.

Interviews to be held on 13 August and 14 August in Gravesend, Gravesham Borough Council Civic Centre Windmill Street Gravesend Kent DA12 1AU.

Upon your arrival, please report to reception.

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Contact Details

For further information please contact - Iwona Karpierz 

07920873720

Iwona.Karpierz@kent.gov.uk 

About the Company

Work that works for you and us - let’s talk flexibility!

KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county’s working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

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.