Assessment and Enablement Worker

What will you be doing?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic person who will become part of the local community and work directly with people undertaking conversations with people, signposting, and supporting them to access their community and completing Care Act assessments of people to identify any needs. You will also be asked to undertake safeguarding enquiries.

West Northants Council uses the “three conversations” model which re-emphasises focus on people, their strengths, and the networks through the development of community and Inclusion hubs. We are looking for Assessment and Enablement Workers who are passionate about ensuring people have choice and control over their own support needs and focus on the person, their strengths, and networks.

Our team works with a wide range of individuals including older people, people with physical, sensor or cognitive impairments and people with mental health needs.

Standard hours are 9 to 5.30, however there is the option for flexible working. 

About you

You will have a NVQ III or equivalent or the ability to evidence and demonstrate on the job experience working at this level in Health and Social Care/Social Care related subject. 3 A levels or equivalent and GCSE grade C and above or equivalent in Maths and English.

Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment

Have the passion to promote people’s strengths and the ability to make a difference in a safe working approach to social work practices

Have up to date knowledge of legislation and demonstrable experience of delivering social care outcomes to people in need.

Have good communication and IT skills

Able to prioritise, using a risk-based approach

Our benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.
• Cycle to Work scheme. 
• Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
• Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.
• Car Lease scheme
• Payment of professional subscription / membership - If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.
• Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).
• Our West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.
• Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.

About us

We’re a new council, following one of the largest shake-ups in local government reform in recent history. As a new authority, we’re embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.  

Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. 

At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.

When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.

Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.

West Northants Council, where careers thrive.