Role Summary & Benefits

Join Our Team as an Enabler!

Positions: Permanent x2 Full Time (37 hours per week)

Location: Totnes and Ivybridge (West Devon)

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to empower and support individuals to achieve their goals and improve their quality of life? If so, we want to hear from you!

About the Role
We’re looking for enthusiastic and creative individuals who are person-centred and dedicated to promoting independence through strength-based approaches.

What You’ll Do

• Work with a diverse range of young people and adults on a time-limited basis.
• Manage a dynamic caseload of individuals, helping them achieve their goals, aspirations,  and gain independence.
• Use training and coaching to empower individuals, reducing, or preventing their reliance on support.
• Promote the use of technological solutions, such as apps and daily living equipment, to enhance independence.
• Help individuals find meaningful employment and integrate successfully into the workforce.
• Willingness to work occasional weekends and evenings.

Why Join Us?

• Community-Based Work: Engage with individuals in their homes and communities or remotely using assistive technology.
• Supportive Team: Enjoy full inductions, regular 1:1 meetings with your line manager, ongoing training, peer support, and professional development opportunities.
• Make a Difference: Inspire and support people with disabilities, helping them overcome barriers to independence.
• A Rewarding Role Making a positive impact on people’s lives.

Benefits

• Flexible Working Hours: Plan and manage your own caseload. Benefit from flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Career Growth: Access opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Pension Scheme: Participate in a robust pension scheme to secure your future.

What We’re Looking For

• A goal-focused approach to achieve agreed outcomes.
• Strong collaboration skills to work with carers, family, friends, other professionals, and the voluntary sector.
• Willingness to travel to remote locations as needed.
• A can-do aspirational attitude
• Creativity
• A willingness to keep up with developing tech and how it can be used to promote independence
• A willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends

If you’re passionate about helping people to make positive, person-centred changes, we want to hear from you. Join our team and be part of a supportive environment where you can truly make a difference!

Apply now and start your journey with us!

If this role enthuses you, please contact Patrick Poustie on 07816 124060 patrick.poustie@devon.gov.ukor Richard Adnams 07971 984246 richard.adnams@devon.gov.ukor Maz Grottick 07814 207141 maz.grottick@devon.gov.uk

How to apply 
Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.

Please click Apply Now to see further information.

• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working – The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
• For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
• We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
• This role requires a DBS disclosure.

Key Responsibilities

Please click here to see the Job Description which includes the key responsibilities.