Enablement Community Officer

Job Description

London Borough of Harrow is looking for a passionate and motivated Enablement Community Officer to join our dedicated Enablement Service. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities and autism, supporting them to achieve their goals, develop independence and participate fully in their communities. Working within a strengths-based approach, you will empower individuals to build on their abilities, make informed choices and access opportunities that enhance their quality of life and future aspirations.

As an Enablement Community Officer, you will work directly with local residents, families, carers and partner organisations to develop tailored support plans that promote independence, inclusion and personal growth. You will help individuals access community activities, education, employment, volunteering, housing and independent travel opportunities, while monitoring progress through assessment and review processes. The role requires excellent relationship-building skills, as well as the ability to work independently, manage a varied caseload and coordinate support with a wide range of professionals and agencies.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a service that places people at the heart of everything it does. Guided by Council's values of Be Courageous, Do It Together and Make It Happen, you will play a key role in creating meaningful community connections, developing innovative opportunities and ensuring citizens receive high-quality, person-centred support. If you are committed to empowering people to live fulfilling, independent lives and want to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.

The Sucessful candidate will have the ability to:

• Empower people with learning disabilities and autism to achieve greater independence, choice and inclusion within their local community.
• Develop, implement and review personalised action plans based on individual strengths, aspirations and outcomes.
• Support citizens to access education, employment, volunteering, housing, life skills and independent travel opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with families, carers, health professionals, housing services, education providers and community organisations.
• Carry out assessments, monitor progress and coordinate referrals to specialist services where appropriate.
• Promote community integration by researching, developing and maintaining a database of local activities, services and opportunities.
• Work independently in community settings, managing a varied caseload while ensuring care needs are met and risks are appropriately managed.
• Apply safeguarding, health and safety, equality, diversity and data protection principles to protect and support vulnerable adults.
• Produce high-quality reports, maintain accurate records and utilise IT systems effectively, including Mosaic and LifeStar.
• Use excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills to deliver a high-quality Enablement Service, while embracing Harrow Council's values of Be Courageous, Do It Together and Make It Happen.

For more information, please refer to the Role Profile/Selection Criteria

About us

Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.

Other information

Support for candidates visit:Harrow.gov.uk Our behavioural indicators roles below G11 and above G11 Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits

Important Note

To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement.

As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at resourcing@harrow.gov.uk

London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures.

Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.

Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration.

The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting www.cifas.org.uk/fpn