Are you enthusiastic and want to make a difference to the people of Derbyshire? Do you enjoy working with short-term clients in the community to support and maximise their independence? If so, the Chesterfield START team is seeking to recruit a Senior Enablement Support Worker to join our friendly team.
You will need to have some experience in the caring profession and have the initiative to support the ESW in the team and ESLs. You must be able to work autonomously in a multi-disciplinary team delivering personalised care to the people of Chesterfield.
The right applicant must be able to demonstrate skills to build positive, professional links with others and have the ability to work closely with our partner agencies such as health.
Derbyshire County Council is a fantastic place to work with friendly, supportive teams, access to training, and a wealth of other benefits. You will work 5 from 7 and have regular 1:1 supervision and plenty of opportunities for informal support with both your team, peers, and line manager. We promote an environment that encourages reflection, individual and organisational learning, where we value sharing knowledge, championing roles, and helping each other thrive in our everyday practice as part of a holistic, learning culture.
Employees have access to a range of benefits and discounts including:
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
* 25/27 days annual leave per year (rising to 30/32 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata). Grade dependant.
* Training and development opportunities
* Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites
* Smarter travel scheme including access to the cycle to work scheme
* Supportive management and team
* Access to our in-house occupational health services which also includes free eye tests, physiotherapy, and counselling
* Derbyshire rewards – offering hundreds of discounts and cashback
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.
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.
Please read any attached documents before applying for this job.
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