Enablement Support Lead

Care England; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Ilkeston is seeking an Enablement Support Team Lead to manage service provision that improves individuals' well-being. The role involves leading a team, fostering collaboration across various professional disciplines, and encouraging individuals in the community to live independently. Applicants should possess excellent leadership capabilities, creativity, and a strong understanding of treating others with dignity. This position offers various benefits, including access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Three shifts including early, late, and 9-5

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Paid travel expenses

Cycle to work scheme

Supportive management

In-house occupational services

Exclusive rewards with discounts

Qualifications

• Enjoy a challenge.
• Understand what it means to treat people with dignity and respect.
• Have excellent leadership skills and the ability to create an inclusive team.
• Can be creative and are forward thinking.
• Are able to build a positive rapport with external bodies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organise effective provision of services through specific projects.
• Support collaboration across multi-disciplinary professional teams.
• Help adopt new ways of working.
• Support the well-being of individuals and enable them to live independently.

Skills

Leadership skills

Creative thinking

Building rapport

Understanding dignity and respect

Enjoying challenges

Job description

Overview

Closing date: 01 March 2026

Derbyshire County Council are looking for an Enablement Support Team Lead to manage and organise effective provision of services through specific projects, specialist advice and guidance and the day-to-day co-ordination of a team. Improving outcomes through supporting and assisting the well-being of individuals.

We’re all about enablement that really matters - encouraging people to achieve their best in their own homes and communities. Do you like supporting colleagues to help people in the community to discover their own strengths? Can you encourage and support them to help people in the community to live as independently as they can?

We’re looking for colleagues who can contribute their skills and expertise working with multi-disciplinary professional teams in localities across Derbyshire. We need team members who can support us to adopt new ways of working and make sure that collaboration around those we are working with is at the heart of everything we do.

We’re keen to hear from you if you:

• Enjoy a challenge
• Understand what it means to treat people with dignity and respect
• Have excellent leadership skills and the ability to create an inclusive team
• Can be creative and are forward thinking
• Are able to build a positive rapport with external bodies

Working in any care role can be challenging at times, but extremely rewarding, and as an employee of Derbyshire County Council.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organise effective provision of services through specific projects, specialist advice and guidance and day-to-day coordination of a team.
• Support collaboration across multi-disciplinary professional teams and localities across Derbyshire.
• Help adopt new ways of working and keep collaboration with those we work with at the heart of what we do.
• Support the well-being of individuals and enable them to live independently.

Qualifications

• Enjoy a challenge
• Understand what it means to treat people with dignity and respect
• Have excellent leadership skills and the ability to create an inclusive team
• Can be creative and are forward thinking
• Are able to build a positive rapport with external bodies

Benefits

• Three shifts including early, late, and 9-5.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave (25 days per year, rising to 30 after 5 years) + 8 bank holidays.
• Training and development opportunities to grow in your career.
• Paid travel expenses to other sites.
• The Smarter Travel Scheme, including the cycle to work scheme.
• Supportive management and an amazing team.
• Access to in-house occupational services, including free eye tests, physiotherapy, and counselling.
• Exclusive Derbyshire rewards with discounts and cashback opportunities.
• Learn more about benefits on the reward and recognition page.

Ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents? Apply today and join our caring community!

If you wish to discuss this role in more detail or have any questions, please contact [e-mail]

Provisional Interview Date: Week Commencing 9th March 2026