Location On Area - South Derbyshire SS, Civic Way, Swadlincote
Reference: JOB/25/00298
Salary details: Grade 5 £12,201.96 - £12,395.04
Job term: Part Time
Appointment type: Permanent
Hours: 18 hours and 30 minutes per week
Closing Date: 16 February 2025
Derbyshire County Council are Hiring!
Ready to embark on a fulfilling journey as a Mental Health Enablement Worker? Join the dynamic team at Erewash and South Derbyshire Mental Health Enablement service!
We're seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to support adults with mental health needs. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role is perfect for you!
Area of work: Across Erewash and South Derbyshire Areas
As an Enablement Worker, your key responsibilities include:
1. Provide a wide range of practical, social, and general care services for individuals using the enablement service, in line with the agreed Personal Service Plan.
2. Alert managers to changes in presenting needs and respond in emergency situations liaising with colleagues, other agencies, and carers as appropriate.
3. Support and encourage individuals to maximise independence through engagement in social activity, working with local community networks, voluntary and self-help groups.
4. Complete records in respect of Personal Service Plans case notes.
5. Liaise with colleagues, voluntary bodies, health service colleagues and other agencies, working with people with a range of complex needs and their families/carers, ensuring the safeguarding of vulnerable adults.
6. Maintain confidentiality and adhere to the departments recording systems.
Additional Highlights:
1. Travel Required: Explore the Erewash and South Derbyshire area and occasional trips to other Derbyshire locations for training and meetings.
2. Diverse Work: Engage with working age adults on short-term and long-term support packages.
3. Time-Limited Support: Focus on maximising independence to reduce ongoing care and support needs.
Benefits of Joining:
Working in an Enablement role is challenging but incredibly rewarding!
* 25 days of annual leave (plus an additional 5 after 5 years of continuous service, pro rata for part-time)
* Guaranteed incremental annual pay increases.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Discounts at selected county leisure centres
* Derbyshire Rewards Scheme for employee discounts
* Access to physio, mental health, and other well-being services
* And much more!
Interested?
Please contact us for specific details about the role of an Enablement Worker and apply through our website.
Provisional Interview Date: February 2025 - exact date to be confirmed
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.
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.
Please read any attached documents before applying for this job.
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