Senior Enablement Support Worker

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Come Join Our Team as a Senior Enablement Support Worker at Derbyshire County Council South Derbyshire START Team🌟

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? 💖 Do you have a heart full of compassion and leadership potential? If so, we want YOU to be a part of our dedicated enablement team!

As a Senior Enablement Support Worker with us, you won't just be providing care; you'll be a beacon of support and guidance, helping our care staff shine their brightest. ✨ 

Your role will involve:

👩‍👧‍👦 Leading and mentoring our fantastic enablement support workers.
🌟 Promoting best practices.
🤝 Delivering high-quality care and support to clients with diverse needs. 
But that's not all! 🌈 We offer you:
🏡 The opportunity to work 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 (pro rata).
📚 Training and development opportunities to grow in your career.
🚗 Paid travel expenses if you need to travel to other sites.
🚴‍♂️ The chance to join our 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 hundreds of discounts and cashback opportunities. 

Learn more about the incredible benefits of working with us on our 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 the role in more detail please email kirsty.baxter@derbyshire.gov.uk

Provisional Interview Date: 14th October 2025

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

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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.