Community Enabler

Join Our Team as an Enabler!

Positions: Permanent x5 Full Time (37 hours per week)

Location: Totnes, Ivybridge, Exeter Central, East 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!

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

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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.