Enablement Support Worker (Chesterfield)

Derbyshire Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking an Enablement Support Worker in Chesterfield to help clients regain independence in their own homes. This entry-level role offers structured training, career development opportunities, and competitive pay. Responsibilities include working as part of a multi-professional team and providing client-centered care. A driving licence and vehicle for work are essential, with options for flexible contracted hours.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Generous local government pension

Career development opportunity

Wellbeing support

Personal protective equipment and workwear

Robust training programme

Shadowing with team colleagues

Qualifications

• Caring personality and desire to care for others.
• Ambition and drive to work positively with people to encourage independence.
• Willingness to engage with a multi-professional team.
• Ability to place a person at the centre of their care.
• Driving licence and vehicle available for work.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-professional team to promote independence.
• Provide wrap-around support with therapy-goal focused care plans.
• Receive support and supervision from Senior Enablement Support Worker and Lead.

Job description

Enablement Support Worker (Chesterfield)

Join to apply for the Enablement Support Worker (Chesterfield) role at Derbyshire County Council.

Closing date: TBC

Derbyshire County Council are looking for an Enablement Support Worker to join our short‑term reablement teams in Chesterfield. Supporting clients in their own home to regain full or partial independence will be the focus of our dedicated Enablement Support Workers.

You don’t need previous care experience or qualifications as we provide structured training to support your growth in our social care careers.

What are we looking for?

• Caring personality and desire to care for others
• Ambition and drive to work positively with people, promoting choice and control to encourage independence in personal care, mobility, medication, meal‑making, and working to their goal‑focused personal service plan
• Willingness to engage with a multi‑professional team to provide wrap‑around support and enable independence in the home
• Ability to place a person at the centre of their care
• Driving licence and vehicle available for work

What will you be doing?

You will work as part of a multi‑professional team to provide wrap‑around support, aiming to promote independence through a therapy‑goal focused care plan. You will receive support from a Senior Enablement Support Worker for on‑the‑job queries, and from your Enablement Support Lead for supervision, professional development and training. A robust career pathway allows progression to more senior positions.

What we offer.

• Competitive rates of pay
• Generous local government pension
• Career development opportunity
• Wellbeing support
• Personal protective equipment and workwear
• Robust training programme
• Shadowing with team colleagues

This vacancy offers 18, 24 and 30 contracted hours on a rota basis with a 6‑hour shift pattern. 18 hours works 3 days a week, 24 hours works 4 days, and 30 hours works 5 days. Opportunities for extra hours exist; the role may require unsocial hours including weekends, bank holidays and occasional night work with agreement. Payment arrangements will be detailed in any contract offer.

Contact: [e-mail].

Provisional Interview Date: TBC

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Other

Industries: Government Administration