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Enablement Support Worker

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

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Salary

£26,842 to £28,142

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time

Closing date

29 October 2026

9 days left

Job description

Directorate: Adult Care, Housing & Public Health

Permanent, This is a 35-hour-per-week position.

Do you enjoy helping people achieve their goals and regain confidence in their daily lives? Are you passionate about supporting others to become as independent as possible? If so, a career as an Enablement Support Worker could be the perfect opportunity for you.

At Rotherham Enablement Service, we work alongside people within our communities who may have experienced illness, injury, a hospital stay, or significant changes in their circumstances. Our aim is to support individuals to rebuild their confidence, learn or relearn everyday skills, and maximise their independence.

Unlike traditional home care services, our focus is on empowering people to do things for themselves rather than doing things for them. Through encouragement, practical support, and goal-focused interventions, we help people take positive steps towards living independently.

As an Enablement Support Worker, you will visit people in their own homes and communities, providing personalised support based on their individual goals and needs.

  • Supporting individuals with daily living activities such as personal care, dressing, meal preparation, and mobility.
  • Encouraging people to develop their skills and confidence to complete tasks independently.
  • Promoting health, wellbeing, and social inclusion.
  • Assisting people to access community resources, activities, and local support networks.
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues, health professionals, families, and carers to achieve positive outcomes.

Every day is different, and every interaction provides an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to someone's life.

We are proud to be a Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered service with a 'Good' rating and ambitious plans to achieve an 'Outstanding' rating. Our dedicated and compassionate workforce is central to achieving this goal.

When you join our team, you will benefit from:

  • A comprehensive induction programme.
  • Full training and ongoing development opportunities.
  • Regular supervision and support.
  • A welcoming and motivated team environment.
  • Uniform provided.
  • Access to an RMBC vehicle while on duty.

  • Compassionate, patient, and supportive.
  • Motivated to help others achieve greater independence.
  • Good communicators who can build positive relationships.
  • Flexible and able to work as part of a team.
  • Committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support.

Experience in care is beneficial but not essential, as full training will be provided.

The Enablement Service operates 7.00am to 10.00pm, 365 days a year, so flexibility is required to work a range of shifts on a consistent rota pattern.

The role involves travelling across the Rotherham borough. While access to a car is not essential, successful applicants must be able to travel efficiently throughout the borough as required.

Interested in Finding Out More?

If you would like an informal discussion about the role before applying, please contact the Enablement Team:

Joanne Stevenson

Email: Joanne.Stevenson@rotherham.gov.uk

Email: Kerry.Prowse@rotherham.gov.uk

Telephone: 01709 336096

We would be delighted to hear from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Early application is therefore encouraged to avoid disappointment.

This post involves working with adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website.

Confirmation of this appointment is also subject to a medical assessment.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

LG Jobs

First seen

7 October 2026

Last checked

7 October 2026

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About the employer

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Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

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