Enablement Worker

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 position we are recruiting is covering Swale location of Kent, there is an expectation to travel across a wide geographical area across the county in a timely manner. Mileage allowance provided.

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.

KES invests in staff, providing induction, regular supervision, offering training, opportunities to work towards Care certificate, Diplomas in Health and Social Care, development opportunities within the team or wider Enablement teams, KCC standard benefit as outlined in the Blue Book.

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.

Interviews to be held on 24th and 25th April 2024 at Sittingbourne, KCC Swale Local Office, Avenues of Remembrance.

Contact Details

For more information, please contact: 

Iwona Karpierz  07920873720

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.