Enabling Independence Officer (Adult Social Care)

Enabling Independence Officer (Adult Social Care)

Employer

Sutton Council

Location(s)

Sutton

Workplace Type

Hybrid Working

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Length of Employment / Contract End Date

12 months

Working Hours

Part Time

Grade

7

Hours Per Week

15 hours

Salary Range

£38,256 - £44,685 (£46,968 unconsolidated maximum)

Salary Basis

Per annum, pro rata'd to part-time working hours

Actual Part Time Salary

£15,940 - £18,619

Enhancements/Additional Payments

Janet Mouncer was previously a full-time permanent member of staff. Following a reduction in her working hours from 36 to 21 hours per week as part of a flexible retirement arrangement, there is now a 18-hour gap within the team. I would therefore like to recruit an additional worker on a fixed-term contract to cover these 18 hours. This would help to maintain staffing capacity and manage the team's workload effectively.

Leave Entitlement

28 days

Application Deadline

30/09/2026, 23:55

Anticipated Interview Date(s)

15/09/2026 and 17/09/2026

About the Borough

The London Borough of Sutton is situated less than 30 minutes by train from Central London, with direct connections to London Victoria and London Bridge. Found in zone 5 with good transport links in and out of London, Sutton boasts award winning parks and open spaces, low crime rates, affordable housing and great schools. As well as high levels of resident engagement and satisfaction, providing quality services and success in addressing our financial challenges, whilst involving residents in key issues and high street changes.

Sutton is continuously investing in the health, wellbeing and education of our residents and the future generation, as set out in the "Ambitious for Sutton" corporate plan. We are home to the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research. Together with the development of the London Cancer Hub, Sutton will be the world's leading life-science district, specialising in cancer research and treatment. Our vision will create around 13,000 jobs while contributing £1.2bn to the UK economy each year, a vibrant community of scientists, doctors and innovative companies intended to deliver real benefits for cancer patients and drive economic growth. With the regeneration of the local areas with new homes and schools, Sutton is passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.

The Council is seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment. As we strive to improve our services and spaces for our residents as set out in the 'Ambitious for Sutton' corporate plan, Sutton aims to shape the future of the borough and adapt to the needs of its residents to make our Borough a great place to live, work and raise a family.

About the Role and our Ideal Candidate

AnEnabling Independence Officer (EIO) works within Sutton's Adult Social Care Locality Teams to support adults to maximise their independence, wellbeing and quality of life.

Working alongside Social Workers and other professionals such Occupational Therapist, EIOs use astrengths-based, person-centred approach to complete Care Act Assessments and Reviews, identify eligible care and support needs, and help people achieve their desired outcomes.

The role focuses onenabling rather than doing for people, supporting individuals to develop or maintain daily living skills, manage risks, build confidence, make informed choices and have greater control over their lives.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Compassionate, patient and committed to promoting independence.
• Person-centred and able to recognise and build on people's strengths.
• A confident communicator who can build positive professional relationships.
• Able to complete Care Act Assessments and Reviews and make sound, evidence-based decisions.
• Able to manage risk appropriately and recognise safeguarding concerns.
• Organised, reliable and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with Social Workers, health professionals, families and care providers.
• Committed to learning, developing their practice and achieving positive outcomes for adults.

About Us

The London Borough of Sutton Adult Social Care - Cheam Locality Team is a dedicated, person-centred team supporting adults in the local community to promoteindependence, wellbeing and choice.

The team works collaboratively with adults, families, carers, health professionals and partner agencies to assess care and support needs, manage risk and safeguard vulnerable adults. We use a strengths-based and strengths-focused approach, helping people build on their existing abilities and community resources to achieve positive outcomes.

Our multidisciplinary team includes Social Workers and Enabling Independence Officers, who work closely together to complete Care Act Assessments and Reviews and develop effective, outcome-focused support plans.

We are committed to high-quality practice, partnership working, continuous learning and making a positive difference to the lives of adults in Sutton.

Our Offer To You

As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.

• A generous annual leave entitlement of 26-32 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade
• Enhanced Maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave
• Two volunteering days per year
• Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme (dependent on the role)
• Adjustable and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks
• Learning and development portal offering a range of courses
• Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle leasing scheme
• Confidential health & wellbeing and counselling support

Additional Information

We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which serves, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.

To support our workers and their families we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.

We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.

The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.

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