Job Description

Are you passionate about helping people? Do you want to actively support your community? Are you able to think innovatively whilst working in challenging situations?

We have an exciting opportunity for full or part time hours with one of the country\'s biggest and most diverse Local Authorities. Whether you are looking to start a career or develop an existing one in Health and Social Care then this is a job for you!

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the KEaH Enablement Team. With an office based at St Peters House, Broadstairs, and an expectation to deliver care in Ramsgate, Margate, Birchington and surrounding areas.

The Kent Enablement at Home service is one of the leaders in its field. With excellent work benefits and one of the most comprehensive training programmes we believe in investing in both our staff as well as the residents of Kent.

Enablement is all about taking an individual on a journey to independence or reducing the long-term care needs. This would be though planned support with aspects of daily living including personal care, whilst working for and alongside a structured team to include the Enablement Locality Organiser, Enablement Supervisors, Social Workers, Occupational Therapist and various multi agency partners in KCC and health.

To succeed in this role, we are looking for someone who has:

\xc2\xb7 An empathetic and caring approach

\xc2\xb7 Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of working with a diverse range of people and challenging situations

\xc2\xb7 Skills to empower the people on our service to support them to reach their personal goals and maximise their independence

\xc2\xb7 Ability to travel across the required geographical area

\xc2\xb7 Ability to be flexible and adapt to the fast-changing business needs

\xc2\xb7 Basic knowledge and understanding of computer-based systems

\xc2\xb7 Willingness to learn and a proactive approach to their own development

In return we can offer you:

\xc2\xb7Enhancements for evening and weekend working & Bank Holidays

\xc2\xb7Uniform, Phone and PPE all provided

\xc2\xb7Contracted Guaranteed Hours

\xc2\xb7Paid by shift not by call

\xc2\xb7Travel time paid & Mileage paid at 45p per mile

\xc2\xb7Extensive Induction and ongoing training including Care Certificate and Diploma in Health & Social Care

\xc2\xb7Regular 1-1 Supervision/support

\xc2\xb7Development opportunities through succession planning to move into other roles (whole of KCC)

\xc2\xb7KCC standard benefits as outlined in the Blue Book.

We value different skillsets and recognise that career paths are fluid. Whether you aim to manage your own team of people or really hone your specialist skills and become an expert in your area, the opportunity to follow your career goals is available at Kent County Council.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements.

The ability to travel across a wide geographical area in a timely and flexible manner at various times of the day (during shift hours) is essential. You should note that public transport is rarely a viable option as some rural areas of Kent often have limited public transport.

Contact Details

For further information about the role please contact Tina Phillips 03000 411548

About the Company

KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county\'s working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds and faiths, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note - if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.

& Person Specification

Salary \xc2\xa322,595 - \xc2\xa323,693 pro rata
Contract type Permanent Part Time
Working Hours 20 hours per week
Location St Peters House, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom
Job category Social Care - Unqualified
Job Reference REF/TP/33945/9567
Closing Date 21 January, 2024

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