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Enablement Support Worker (South Derbyshire)

Derbyshire County Council

Matlock, DE4View on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£26,016 to £26,427

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Part time

Closing date

15 November 2026

25 days left

Job description

🌟Start your journey towards a fulfilling and rewarding career with Derbyshire County Council today!

Derbyshire County Council are looking for Enablement Support Workers in the Short-Term Assessment and Reablement Team (START). This is a multi-disciplinary team inclusive of Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and health working with people to promote and maintain their independence and dignity

🏡 What You’ll Do

Join a dynamic multidisciplinary team—working alongside social workers, occupational therapists, and healthcare professionals—to set meaningful goals that empower people to live the life they choose
Work with people in their home promoting strengths around activities of daily living such as personal care and medication alongside wellbeing support to regain independence and confidence.
Support individuals in achieving therapeutic goals set by occupational therapists and physiotherapists, ensuring effective use of assistive technology and equipment to promote independence and wellbeing
Contribute to the assessment process
Accurately record progress and escalate concerns when needed.

We’re all about assessment and reablement that really matters – encouraging people to achieve their best in their own homes and communities.

💼 What We’re Looking For

A caring and compassionate personality.
A commitment to treating people with dignity and respect.
Creativity, forward-thinking, and the ability to work independently.
Ability to use smartphones/apps for record-keeping.
A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work 🚗
Ability to work on a rota including early morning, late evening, weekends and bank holidays

💡 Why Choose Us?

No Experience? No Problem! – We offer full training including the Care Certificate.
Career Growth – Clear pathways to progress into senior roles.
Competitive Pay & Pension – Plus generous annual leave.
Wellbeing Support – We care about your health and happiness.
PPE & Workwear Provided – We’ve got you covered.
Flexible Hours 🕒: Choose from 18 or 24 contracts, with options for extra hours. (Working rota basis working early mornings evenings and weekends. Enhancements apply after 19.00 and before 07.00)

We’d love to hear from you if you:

💪 Enjoy a challenge
🤝 Understand what it means to treat people with dignity and respect
🧠 Can place a person at the centre of their care
🌱 Are creative and forward-thinking, and the ability to work independently.

Working in care can be challenging, but it’s also incredibly rewarding. As an employee of Derbyshire County Council, you’ll receive a competitive benefits package, including:

📅 25 days of annual leave plus 5 extra days after 5 years of continuous service (pro rata for part time)
💼 Generous local government pension scheme
📈 Guaranteed incremental annual pay increases
🏋️ Discounts at selected county leisure centres
🛍️ Derbyshire Rewards Scheme – discounts on everyday spending
🧘 Access to physio, mental health, and other wellbeing services
➕ And much more!

📎 Interested?

🚀 Ready to Take the Next Step?

Click on the attachments to find more details about the role of an Enablement Support Worker and apply through our website. Prefer a paper application please email asch.recruitment@derbyshire.gov.uk stating the job number JOB/26/01787

If you wish to discuss the role in more detail, please email Michaela.Clarke@derbyshire.gov.uk

❤️ We’d love to hear from you. Come join us!

Provisional Interview Date: TBC

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

The job may require unsocial hours working including weekends and Bank Holidays. Payment arrangements will be detailed in any contract offer made.

Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time where it is part of your normal working pattern unless it is between 7pm and 7am, where enhanced rates of pay apply. Enhanced pay rates are paid for Bank Holiday working.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

Young workers – Please note there are different rules for young workers in regard to working hours. Please ensure the information contained within the following ACAS link is understood before applying

Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.