Senior Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner
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- Suffolk County Council
- Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX - Hybrid
- Salary: £35,570 - £42,123 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available
- Contract: Permanent As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, we're driven to make a positive difference to the environment, the communities we serve and the careers of our people. That's why, when you join us as a Senior Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner, you'll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career. Reimagine the possibilities. Your Role And Responsibilities In this role, you will assess and review people's care and support needs, ensuring they receive high-quality, person-centred services that promote independence and wellbeing. You will undertake Care Act assessments, arrange and review care packages, complete Continuing Healthcare (CHC) checklists, and support decision-making in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Working closely with health professionals, service providers and partner organisations, you will carry out telephone assessments, home visits and attend multi-disciplinary meetings to ensure services remain effective, accessible and deliver positive outcomes for the people we support. You will need To be successful in this role, you will be:
- Approachable, empathetic and committed to delivering excellent customer service.
- A confident communicator, able to build positive relationships with a wide range of people.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities.
- Organised, resilient and able to make informed decisions.
- Committed to continuous professional development and ongoing learning.
- Passionate about supporting people to maximise their independence, choice and wellbeing. You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (JPP), which you can find in the ‘How to apply' section towards the bottom of this advert. If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. The team This is an exciting time to join our Learning Disability and Autism Service within Adult and Community Services as we continue to improve outcomes for people across Suffolk. We are investing in the future of our service, expanding our Learning Disability and Autism Teams with additional qualified Social Worker and Occupational Therapist roles, while bringing operational delivery and service development together to drive innovation and transformation. As part of our supportive and forward-thinking team, you will have the opportunity to help shape best practice, develop new pathways and influence the way services are delivered. Working closely with colleagues across Health and Social Care, you will contribute to a culture that puts people at the centre of everything we do. Co-production, professional development and continuous improvement are at the heart of our service. Using our People at the Heart of Care strategy and Signs of Safety and Wellbeing practice model, you will support people to maximise their independence, wellbeing and choice through personalised, strengths-based approaches, short-term enablement and digital innovation. Empowering Everyone For more information Please contact Catherine Score or Becki Dobbin for a casual conversation. You can reach them by emailing catherine.score@suffolk.gov.uk or becki.dobbin@suffolk.gov.uk How To Apply Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word). Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now' to start your online application. Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template (Word) .
- Please describe your experience of working with adults who have learning disabilities, autism, disabilities or other complex needs. How have you supported them to achieve positive outcomes, maximise their independence and improve their wellbeing?
- Tell us about a time when you completed an assessment or review of an individual's needs. What approach did you take, and how did you ensure the person remained at the centre of the process?
- Give an example of how you have used a strengths-based, enabling or person-centred approach to support someone to become more independent or access community resources. Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. For guidance on completing your application, please see our How to Apply page . Planning to use Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Please ensure your application still reflects your own skills, experience and ideas. If used inappropriately, your application may not be processed. Please read our guidance for using AI to understand what's acceptable. Closing date: 11.30pm, 27 September 2026. Interview date: Tuesday 13 October About Us As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We're driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities. In return, you'll enjoy:
- up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
- membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
- performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
- training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
- a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
- diverse and active staff networks
- flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day Plus lots more! If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk) .
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