Job Description

LDA Enablement Officer

38,256 - 39,276 per annum

x2 positions

About the Role

We are launching a new, dynamic enablement service in Newham Adult Social Care, and we're looking for passionate and skilled professionals to join us as Learning Disabilities and Autism Enablement Officers.


In this role, you will deliver integrated social care support to residents with learning disabilities and/or autism, helping them to live more independent and fulfilling lives. You'll work with an assigned caseload, assessing needs, developing personalised support plans, and promoting independence through daily living skills and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Champion person-centred, strengths-based support

, empowering individuals to build on their abilities and achieve personal goals.

Promote independence

through tailored support in areas such as travel training, money management, and daily living skills.

Develop and implement creative and innovative solutions

, using technology and thinking outside the box to meet individual needs.

Build strong networks

with local partners, businesses, and community organisations to expand opportunities for inclusion and engagement.

Work collaboratively

with families, carers, and professionals to ensure holistic and coordinated support.

Continuously assess and review support plans

, adapting to changing needs and aspirations.

Encourage active participation in community life

, supporting individuals to make informed choices and lead fulfilling lives.

What We're Looking For

You'll be committed to person-centred care, with experience in supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. You'll be a strong communicator, able to work collaboratively and flexibly within a multidisciplinary team.


Please see JD here


Closing date: 24th October 2025

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that's all that matters to us.


The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.

We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

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, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn .



*About Us

The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with, bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.*