Enablement Coordinator

We have 3 full‑time (37 hours) Enablement Coordinator positions available in our Adult Social Care Enablement Service: 1 role based in Forest of Dean, 1 in Gloucester, and 1 in Tewkesbury. The Enablement Service supports and encourages all vulnerable adults who may have a disability and who also may have challenging home circumstances. The Enablement aim is to develop and promote daily living skills and greater control over people's lives.

The support work will take place in people's homes, community and in the Forest of Dean, Gloucester and Tewkesbury Drop‑In/Drop‑In services based in the libraries. The Drop‑In/s are a free walk‑in service that supports vulnerable adults who may need help with or advice about day‑to‑day life. For more information on the Drop‑In/s and other support services, please visit Your Circle.

As an Enablement Coordinator, you will work directly with adults across Gloucestershire, supporting them to maintain or regain independence, improve wellbeing, and access appropriate services. The role combines enablement and care navigation functions, focusing on early intervention, crisis support, and community connection. The postholder will work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, and professionals to deliver person‑centred, strengths‑based support. This role is ideal for someone with great communication skills who can prioritise and manage their own time confidently.

It is also important that the successful candidates continue to develop and maintain good working relationships with outside partnerships, in order to signpost individuals as required.

The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. This position is subject to a DBS check. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you are an Internal applicant and consider yourself to have a disability

• As per the Equality Act (2010), please declare this in an email to recrui, as this is NOT currently covered in the application due to a technical error.
• A disability is defined as: a physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long‑term (more than 12 months) adverse effect on a person's ability to carry out normal day‑to‑day activities.

We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve Gloucestershire's diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.

• A Level 3 Qualification in Health and Social Care, Community Care or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Training related to Health and Social Care.
• Experience of working with individuals who need support to achieve outcomes.
• Evidence of good interpersonal skills and good verbal/written communication.
• Good IT skills, specifically Microsoft Office and an ability to use and learn in‑house systems.

It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a 'customer facing role' must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

• Flexible and agile working opportunities.
• 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service.
• Option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro‑rata for part‑time staff).
• Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family.
• Career development and qualification opportunities.
• Supportive and positive working environment with regular,…